Press Clippings
Sherrie Hewson: 'Never say never' to Benidorm returning
The actress and Loose Women star admits she has begged the show's creator Derren Litten to bring it back, hailing it 'the most amazing job'.
Janine Yaqoob, The Mirror, 27th June 2020Why Benidorm was axed as public spat turned nasty
Benidorm creator Derren Little did not hold back in a scathing awards speech after a series of major U-turns left hopes of a film in tatters.
Kyle O'Sullivan, The Mirror, 10th June 2020Benidorm creator to open karaoke bar... in Benidorm
Benidorm creator Derren Litten has quit comedy to open a karaoke bar - in Benidorm. The sitcom writer made the decision after the BBC opted to not recommission his latest comedy, Scarborough, which he said was some of his best work.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 30th March 2020Derren Litten quashes Benidorm movie idea
Taking to Twitter, Litten claimed star Sherrie Hewson had been 'completely misquoted', and used a Donald Trump meme to say the reports were 'fake news'.
Chortle, 28th September 2019Review: Benidorm Live
The humour is fairly obvious, but, despite the fact you can see the jokes coming a mile off, the lighthearted banter, constant puns and some seriously outrageous lines delivered with aplomb by Janine Duvitski make it impossible not to be swept into the merriment.
The crowds at Woking prove Benidorm might have had its TV day, but the mix of OAPs, teens and plenty of middle-aged couples are keen to get their Spanish fix. This sun-soaked silliness is the perfect antidote to the January blues.
Louise Lewis, British Theatre Guide, 30th January 2019Benidorm Live review
If you'd like to chat a Mateo in a cool Neptune's Bar, with gags by the score, then it's Benidorm and Espana por favour.
Diane Davies, The Express and Star, 6th December 2018Benidorm Live at the Palace Theatre Manchester review
Aberrant Perspectives, 28th November 2018Benidorm movie planned
A film version of the sitcom Benidorm is being planned, creator Derren Litten has confirmed.
British Comedy Guide, 26th November 2018I Talk Telly Award nominations published
Nominees for TV blog I Talk Telly's 2018 awards have been revealed, with the final series of ITV's Benidorm amongst those leading the running.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd November 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 2018