Derren Litten
- Actor, writer, director and executive producer
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Filming begins on BBC One comedy Scarborough
Filming has begun on Scarborough, the new BBC One sitcom written by Benidorm creator Derren Litten. Stars include Jason Manford, Catherine Tyldesley and Stephanie Cole.
British Comedy Guide, 15th April 2019Benidorm Live review, Palace Theatre Manchester
If there's any doubt in the minds of Benidorm fans as to whether or not the long-running, award-winning ITV comedy should be brought back from its shock axing earlier this year as a film, then the Benidorm Live stage show should quash all concerns.
Daniel Falconer, Female First, 27th November 2018Benidorm Live - Palace Theatre, Manchester review
A riotous night out - especially with a group of friends, and don't worry if you haven't seen the TV show, the plot is super easy to follow and the humour will have you crying with laughter. Benidorm Live is as camp as Christmas!
Marie Smith, The Reviews Hub, 27th November 2018Benidorm movie planned
A film version of the sitcom Benidorm is being planned, creator Derren Litten has confirmed.
British Comedy Guide, 26th November 2018Theatre review: Benidorm Live!
Times are supposed to have moved on, in British popular culture, from the days when sex was a naughty holiday pastime conjured up in a McGill postcard, and homosexuality a joke patiently played out by John Inman in Are You Being Served; but sometimes, faced with the full-on showbiz energy of a show like Benidorm Live!, at the Playhouse this week, it's possible to wonder whether the changes are much more than skin deep.
Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman, 22nd September 2018Benidorm Live review
Boldly brash - and brazen with it - the live musical version of ITV hit Benidorm combines plenty of recognition for the show's fans with the kind of comedy that would make a panto dame blush.
Thom Dibdin, All Edinburgh Theatre, 20th September 2018Derren Litten on bringing Benidorm to the stage
Producers had long been hovering over a potential stage version of Benidorm once they got wind of Litten's idea. The current show is a long way from some other suggestions that were bandied about.
The Herald, 13th September 2018Benidorm writer slams ITV for axing show
Benidorm writer Derren Litten blasted ITV's decision to axe the series as he collected a gong at the TV Choice Awards.
Mark Jefferies & Nicola Methven, The Mirror, 11th September 2018BBC to launch new sitcom set in Scarborough
Derren Litten, the creator of Benidorm, has written a new sitcom series for BBC One called Scarborough.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2018Benidorm creator finally confirms series ten was finale
Benidorm is over and will never return to television, its creator has revealed.
Carl Greenwood, The Sun, 6th July 2018