Now he works alongside Kenneth at the hairdressing salon. Leaving Benidorm at the same time as Siobhan was her on-screen husband, celebrated The League of Gentleman star Steve Pemberton, who played Mick Garvey on the show from 2007 until 2015. Following the death of Mel, Madge finds herself heavily in debt at the start of Series 4 and with gangsters after her. But what became of them and where are they now? Benidorm's Danny Walters went on to play Keanu Taylor in EastEnders, Hannah Hobley has been active in theatre and on social media since departing Benidorm, Johnny Vegas is still a television regular since leaving Benidorm, Steve Pemberton as Mick Garvey in Benidorm. Kenneth is as camp as Gavin and Troy, but not as refined. Kenny Ireland (right) played mischievous Scotsman Donald Stewart. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions, Benidorm. As a freak storm batters Benidorm, Pauline is on bad form as her planned early flight home has been cancelled. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions, Benidorm. In the new episode, Crystal also seems to stumble upon a topless Johnny Vegas in a hotel room, as he takes on his character of pub quiz champion . 9. Image shows from L to R: Joyce Temple Savage (Sherrie Hewson), Les / Lesley (Tim Healy). Its difficult and heartbreaking and a source of daily sadness for me. Liam is Les's awkward but earnest and loveable son. With Jake Canuso, Kathryn Drysdale, Janine Duvitski, Siobhan Finneran. Sheron's mum, Loretta is a short-tempered, cantankerous, suspicious and cynical woman. The Garvey family, and their two children, grew up with the show, holidaying in Benidorm each summer with mum Janice Garvey at the helm. In just the first few days of the holiday, Tiger manages to get Michael drunk, help him get a tattoo and involves him in a plan to steal the Solana's all inclusive wristbands and sell them in town. The actress also shares a number of throwback snaps to her time on Benidorm as part of the Garvey clan. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions, Benidorm. Then to come home and think, 'Blimey, weve actually done it', is quite something.". The former actor, 22, is a dad himself today, regularly sharing adorable snaps of his own son, little Archie, on Instagram. Mateo seems to have a never ending string of women who are interested in a bit of holiday romance queuing up to date him - and, as he has no morals, he doesn't have a problem with the fact some of them are married women! Since departing Benidorm, Hannah has taken on theatre roles, including roles in stage productions of Sleeping Beauty and Dick Whittington. Since leaving Benidorm, Sheila has appeared in Channel Four sci-fi drama Humans in 2018 as Iris, along with a role in BBC One daytime soap opera Doctors as 'Speedy Sue' last year. Trudy is Sam's friend, and she comes on holiday with her in Series 5. This list includes all of the Benidorm main actors and actresses, so if they are an integral part of the show you'll find them below. 9. Donald got involved in most activities around the pool - he liked to pack his day with as much as possible and managed to do all sorts, usually before breakfast. Nelson was originally scheduled to defend his WBO Crusierweight title, but his opponent, Napoleon Tagoe, failed his pre-fight physical. Cyd is Rob's new South American girlfriend in Series 10. Lee, from Tottenham and granny rapper Janie B, 65, will star in new two part series Benidorm: Brits on the Pull - which follows pensioners who have turned their retirement to Spain into one long . We still don't know when we're going back to work. She's short-tempered, rude, snobby and intolerant. Very sweet and very pretty, both Rob's father and grandfather have trouble taking their eyes off her - but her own family could cause more of an issue to their burgeoning relationship. An ensemble sitcom that focuses on the adventures of a group of British holiday makers staying at the Solana holiday resort in Spain. More recently, in 2017, she starred in the stage production of Silver Lining, which had been written by Bake Off star and QI host Sandi Toksvig. Read More You can hear him on the new box set, Elvis: Live 1969. 'Rotund', 'anally retentive', 'spoilt' and 'frustrated' are four words you could use to describe Geoff Maltby. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Since leaving Benidorm, Siobhan has appeared as Clare Cartwright in gritty BBC One crime drama Happy Valley, appeared in the crime drama The Moorside based on the disappearance of Shannon Matthews, the BBC comedy series The Other One, and last year appeared in hit Netflix thriller The Stranger. British actor and singer Asa Elliot appeared as himself on Benidorm from 2010 until 2014 and later joined Benidorm Live following the show's end. He's been in trouble a few times, in the 2009 Summer Special he found himself in jail for punching his new father-in-law, and at the start of Series 6 had to spend time in customs whilst they decided whether Madge's tanning pills were illegal drugs. In 2020, Asa revealed that he had been singing on cruise ships until the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted his work. We don't see Troy in Series 4 as he is at home looking after his ill dad, and we don't see him in Series 5 either as he is too busy at the salon to come on holiday. Following the conclusion of Benidorm in 2018, Jake joined several other cast members in Derren Little's Benidorm Live stage show, which toured the UK from September 2018 until April 2019 for 250 shows. He now has a new travel companion instead. Tiger is a bit of a trouble maker and causes conflict between the Dyke and Garvey families because he keeps leading young Michael astray. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions, Benidorm. Mateo (Jake Canuso). Mick would do anything for a quiet life. It is thought that the TV presenter, 45, and former cruiserweight world champion, 54, met while working at Sky Sports . Following his departure from Benidorm, Oliver went on to have a role in two episodes of Casualty as Sean McKern in 2017. Cyd (Laila Zaidi). However, her world is thrown into disarray when her husband Donald dies suddenly. Comedy legend Johnny Vegas appeared in the first three series of Benidorm as Geoff Maltby aka "The Oracle", returning to reprise his role in the seventh to ninth series from 2014 to 2017. Since taking a less active role in the entertainment industry, Oliver can now be seen on Instagram posting proud photos of his son and showing off his passion for fishing. Last year, Sherrie appeared on a celebrity special of ITV game show Tipping Point and is due to appear in the upcoming British crime drama film The Krays: New Blood in the role of Joan. She told her former co-stars: Im not stupid, I know how old I am - Ive got wrinkles - I just wanted to have some plumpness back and make me feel a bit better about myself. It was our decision to stop, but it was still heartbreaking. Whilst Les takes control Janice is thrown by the appearance of Johnny Neptune,whose marriage proposal she rejected years earlier. Janey also often ends acting as spokesperson for the hotel - which means she's got quite good at apologising without really meaning it. Sherrie Hewson starred as the unforgettably-named hotel manager Joyce Temple-Savage. Benidorm is easily one of the most memorable comedy shows of the past 20 years.. During its ten-year run, it fast became one of ITV's most popular sitcoms, achieving a cult status that has led to . The veteran Scottish actor and director had played swinger Donald Stewart . Corner retirement after the 4th round with Willard cut above both eyes. It's her mission to upgrade the hotel, but that doesn't always meet with a positive reaction from Solana CEO Crystal Hennessey-Vass. Michael Joseph Pennington (born 5 September 1970), . He can shout loudly when he doesn't get what he wants. Something went wrong, please try again later. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. As part of the raucous Taylor clan, Keanu quickly became embroiled in chaos but his big storyline saw him begin an affair with Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean) while dating her step-daughter Louise (Tilly Keeper) - later fathering a child with each of them. The waiting area of this ride featured a pre-show film, as the waiting room for the theater made a regular switch-back style queue impractical ( 2016 , 51). Pauline is Noreen's irritable daughter. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions, Benidorm. Sandy Johnson . Image shows left to right: Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin), Meg Adams (Milly Alcock), Comedy Chronicles: Utterly Buffery - The short but special comic career of Tony Buffery. Tony Maudsley is now a Coronation Street regular since the end of Benidorm. Joey first visits Benidorm whilst on holiday with Tiger, and later brings his own friend, Callum. Chantelle Garvey (Hannah Hobley). As the series continues we start to learn that Clive's construction business might not be quite as profitable as it used to be. ITV has been repeating the comedy, and viewers have been watching and thinking, "Hang on, is that the bloke who played Keanu?". Since taking a less active role in the entertainment industry, 22-year-old Oliver can now be seen on Instagram posting proud photos of his little baby son and showing off his passion for fishing. In 2018, Sheila also appeared in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Troilus and Cressida. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions, Benidorm. After watching it for four hours, a giggling Jackie . Since leaving Benidorm, Siobhan has appeared as Clare Cartwright in gritty BBC One crime drama Happy Valley, appeared in the crime drama The Moorside based on the disappearance of Shannon Matthews, the BBC comedy series The Other One, and last year appeared in hit Netflix thriller The Stranger. However, Danny made a big change when he left the comedy and joined BBC One soap opera EastEnders in the role of hunky Keanu Taylor. While filming Benidorm, she enjoyed a real-life wedding to her long-term partner Terry Bullen at a private ceremony in 2008. Working on Benidorm has been the most fun I've ever had. 32-year-old actress Hannah Hobley played teen Chantelle Garvey in the first three series of Benidorm from 2007 to 2009, memorably becoming a young mother in the series. The Benidorm cast have gone onto a variety of different projects. Miss you so much already dear friend. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski). He walks the walk and talks the talk, but Callum has a secret: he's actually still a virgin. Not too dissimilar from the crass and selfish father of her son-in-law, they've never got on, but she and Eddie Dawson eventually find the odd patch of common ground. Amber is the attractive new barmaid at the Solana. What did you think of it? Much-loved comic Johnny Vegas played Geoff 'The Oracle' Maltby, who frequently claimed his mother . If it's alright with Kate, that is! A decline in ratings brought about the end of Benidorm and on May 2 it will be four years since the final episode aired. Geoff is a Lancashire pub quiz champion. Jack Nelson, or 'Uncle Jack' as he is referred to in the BBC show, is a powerful relative of Anya Taylor-Joy's character Gina as well as the boss of her husband Michael, played by Finn Cole. She revealed: "Im not stupid, I know how old I am Ive got wrinkles, I just wanted to have some plumpness back and made me feel a bit better about myself. It didn't take long for Pauline to annoy the other guests - whether it be taking their sun lounger, or holding up the ice cream queue with her pedantic complaining. In Series 8, Tiger is on holiday without his family but has friend Joey in tow. She wasn't afraid to tell people what she thought of them. Willie Dixon was on bass, Johnnie Johnson played piano, Jerome Green . Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions, Benidorm. In 2020, Sherrie also appeared on Loose Women to discuss her decision to undergo a facelift cosmetic procedure. And, for a dose of nostalgia, she often shares behind-the-scenes pics from her time on Benidorm, with appearances from the likes of Sheila Reid and Johnny Vegas. But when he struggles with employment - and a brief stint as the Solana's entertainments manager ends disastrously - it puts their relationship on the rocks. ", He added of his time as a delivery driver: "I've only encountered a few 'Benidorm' fans. Originally from Switzerland, British-Italian actor Jake Canuso, 51, was Benidorm's longest-standing actor, appearing in all 74 episodes. However things go wrong, and soon Kate cannot believe it but she finds herself back at 'the resort from hell!'. AKA: Melvin Churchill Harvey. Sam was on holiday and out to have a good time in Series 4 and 5. Nathan Bryon played the "nice but dim" Joey Ellis in the ITV comedy series Benidorm. The resort is hit by a rain storm which floods the hotel. Oliver played the role of cheeky Michael Garvey in the first seven series of Benidorm from 2007 to 2015. The funnyman, 50, played Geoff Maltby aka "The Oracle" on Benidorm, who was a pub quiz champion who would travel to the holiday spot each year with his mum. Mick and his new father-in-law didn't really get on however, when Mel mounted a helicopter rescue to save Janice and Madge from a roof top kidnapper, Mick started to warm to him but only briefly. The show, written by Derren Litten, won a BAFTA for best situation comedy in 2008 - and scooped two gongs at the NTAs along with more than half a dozen nominations over the years. He hardly ever bothered to venture into the city as everything he wanted was provided for free in the Solana Resort - all the inclusive food, drink and sex and swinger could want! Siobhan Finneran, 55, left the series in 2015 and has enjoyed a thriving acting career since, landing a leading role in the hit period drama Downton Abbey. Reformed alcoholic Pauline is so bored she gets drunk and makes a show of herself when she wins the bingo and insults everybody before collapsing on Janey's dog. "Its made me feel like I can look in the mirror.". It is often her job to organise entertainment around the hotel and the day trips too. Since departing Benidorm, Steve has continued appearing on comedy anthology series Inside No. Scottish actor and theatre director Kenny Ireland played the popular role of Donald Stewart on Benidorm from its inception until his death at the age of 68 in 2014. "Like many people in the same situation, Im just doing my best to get on with life under painful circumstances.". Danny remained on EastEnders until he quit in 2019, with Keanu's final scenes airing in early 2020 as his storyline with the Mitchell clan came to an end. After leaving Benidorm, he enjoyed further acting credits on medical soap operas Doctors and Casualty but seems to have taken a step back from the industry in recent years. Honor, 17, will be most well known to Benidorm fans as the sweet seven-year-old who played young holidaymaker Jodie. The Essex actor played Tiger Dyke on the ITV sitcom from 2014 to 2017. Madge is Janice's mother. Whilst Les takes control Janice is thrown by the appearance of Johnny Neptune,whose marriage proposal she rejected years earlier. It was Berry's first nationwide hit. Last year, Sherrie appeared on a celebrity special of ITV game show Tipping Point and the British crime drama film The Krays: New Blood in the role of Joan. Some went onto new ventures, while others disappeared. Steve Pemberton, who played lazy dad Mick Garvey, first rose to fame as a member of legendary dark-comedy group The League of Gentlemen. Kenneth (Tony Maudsley). A lot of guest stars brilliant people like David Bradley have said it's a treat of a job, and they're right.. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions, Benidorm. The comedian declared his mum Patricia Pennington is the best in . Gavin is devoted to Troy. Madge (Sheila Reid). They like front row seats at a scandal, and Benidorm is the place to be for that. In 2019, Steve won a television BAFTA award for Best Male Comedy Performance for his work on Inside No.