Bobby Knutt
Bobby Knutt

Bobby Knutt

  • English
  • Actor

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Benidorm's Bobby Knutt snubs children in £350,000 will

The actor and comedian, who died aged 71 last September, instead divided his estate between his sister and his two closest friends. There was little or nothing for his four children.

David Pilditch, The Daily Express, 28th February 2018

ITV to celebrate 10 series of Benidorm

ITV is to broadcast Benidorm: 10 Years On Holiday, a documentary celebrating its sitcom being on air for ten years. It has also released more details about Series 10.

British Comedy Guide, 16th January 2018

New TV comedy show to be dedicated to Bobby Knutt

An episode of a new TV comedy show is to be dedicated to late Sheffield actor and comic Bobby Knutt who died before his scenes in the show could be filmed.

The Yorkshire Post, 16th October 2017

Bobby Knutt had been due to appear in Up North

Steve Call is dedicating the final episode of his latest TV show to British funnyman Bobby Knutt, who died before he could film the last scenes of Up North.

The Telegraph and Argus, 13th October 2017

Sitcom creator pays tribute to Bobby Knutt

Dean Sills says: "It came about because I am Facebook friends with Bobby and when he was filming Benidorm I just messaged him while he was still in Spain and asked him if he would like to be in Up North and he said he would love to."

Barnsley Chronicle, 9th October 2017

Bobby Knutt tribute from Up North actor Dean Sills

Dean Sills has paid tribute to Bobby Knutt after the comic died this week. Dean, from Bolton on Dearne, revealed that Benidorm star Bobby - who died suddenly on Monday while on holiday in France - had been scheduled to film with him for the new series of sitcom Up North over the next couple of weeks.

Rotherham Advertiser, 27th September 2017

Comic & actor Bobby Knutt dies aged 71

Bobby Knutt - Benidorm's Grandad Dawson - has died suddenly at the age of 71.

British Comedy Guide, 25th September 2017

Benidorm Series 10 confirmed

ITV has ordered a 10th series of holiday comedy Benidorm, making it one of Britain's longest running sitcoms. Filming starts later this month, for broadcast in 2018.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd March 2017

Honor Kneafsey, Steve Edge & Bobby Knutt interview

As Benidorm returns for an incredible eighth series, Billy, Sheron, Eddie, Rob and Jodie, otherwise known as the Dawsons, make their on-screen debut.

Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 8th January 2016

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