Meanwhile, new hotel manager Joyce invites Costa Class Magazine's hotel critic and instructs Mateo to cook an authentic, "The British Olympic Synchronised Swimming Contest", This page was last edited on 30 April 2023, at 10:48. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Benidorm_episodes&oldid=1152460462, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2023, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, The Garvey family is calming down after discovering Chantelle's secret pregnancy, however Madge is quick to stir up trouble. Geoff and Pauline are constantly arguing like little children which embarrasses Noreen. Mel is as rude as Madge, and is at first somewhat ridiculed by the Garvey family, although it is later proven that Mel will do anything for his family. The holidaymakers are up for a coach trip to see a free bullfight, but Madge has terrible diarrhoea - making them late by stopping all the time. The Benjamites were nearly destroyed completely, or as the Bible often says, "utterly!". Series 7. Benidorm star Geoffrey Hutchings has died suddenly aged 71. One of the show's writers Darren Litten told of how Tim . Benidorm stars reveal 10 years of behind-the-scenes secrets It was revealed during the series 8 premiere that Donald had died from a heart attack in his sleep sometime in 2015, his widow Jacqueline and their friends Troy and Kenneth fulfilled his last wish for his ashes to be scattered over Benidorm from the cliff-side. He also narrated several audiobooks based on Georges Simenon's Maigret stories. Later that night in Neptune's, Janice cries and opens up to Mick, finally revealing that it was their anniversary, but still keeping the secret of kissing Jack. While Madge always has a fag clamped between her lips and enjoys big steaks, Sheila is a non-smoking vegetarian who practises yoga every day. Image shows left to right: Maisie Adam, Sophie Duker, Catherine Bohart, Olga Koch, Tom Rosenthal. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Meanwhile, Martin's mum (Diana) and ex-wife (Kate) make a surprise visit to Benidorm, to bail him out. Geoffrey Hutchings is perhaps best known to modern TV audiences for his role in the ITV comedy series Benidorm. Geoff Maltby, known as 'The Oracle' because of his computer-like knowledge of trivial and figures, Geoff holidayed at The Solana Apartments for many years with his mother, although he tells everyone she's his PA. Geoff comes on holiday with his mother although he tells everyone she is his PA. Geoff often organises holiday pursuits. All main cast members from series 8 returned, except for Jessica Ellerby. Crystal Hennessy-Vass announces that the staff budget is being cut by half - and Joyce is being replaced by Janey, her predecessor. Melvin Churchill "Mel" Harvey first appears in the second series as Madge's fianc. He is the goofy son of Les/Lesley Conroy, the transvestite bar tender. Eddie receives the news that his best friend back home has passed away, but nobody seems to be interested. It's the wedding day, but Mel and Madge's night before is ruined, after they discovered they were on a very inappropriate beach. Chaos reigns at the Solana Hotel as Mateo and Les find it hard to keep control. Meanwhile at the Solana, Geoff and Chantelle decide not to see the bullfight, and instead have a few burgers on the poolside with each other and baby Coolio. [13] It was jolly tricky during the special, she says quietly. She can make anything look good.. He was married to a woman called Nerys, but this relationship ended in 1979 when she died. In their last effort, Mick and Janice both try to persuade Madge not to get married. A strike in the airport by the baggage handlers causes panic at the Solana, and the Dawsons rush to catch their flight with Billy and Sheron's anniversary plans now in jeopardy as they may not make it back to the UK to celebrate. Guest Starring Tony Hadley, Nigel Havers, Michael Fenton Stevens, Paul Chan, Michael Starke, Stuart Milligan and Flash Harry. She says: I gave up smoking years ago so I inhale herbal cigarettes on set but they give off huge, billowing puffs of smoke so everyone else is intoxicated. Return of Nicholas Burns as Martin Weedon. Meanwhile, Kenneth is on the warpath with Temple-Savage after his accidental imprisonment the previous day, and Joyce worries about the rumours that Crystal Hennessy-Vass may be letting the Solana go. Billy and Sheron leave Eddie in charge of the kids for the day and Joyce Temple Savage has got an admirer. But his sudden death just before the shooting of the 2010 Christmas Special meant that the script had to be heavily . Without Mel to guide and support her Madge has tough times ahead but Sheila believes her character will bounce back. After attending Hardye's School, he studied French and Physical Education at Birmingham University before attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and later joining the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1968.[1]. Place. Suggestions Madge could get herself a nice lithe toyboy are met with laughter from Sheila. Last appearance of Sheila Reid as Madge Harvey, Steve Pemberton as Mick Garvey, Siobhan Finneran as Janice Garvey and Oliver Stokes as Michael Garvey. Sadly, in July Geoffrey died suddenly of a viral infection, devastating the rest of the cast and crew. The couple had no children. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The seven-part seventh series began on ITV on 2 January 2015 at 9pm and finished on 13 February 2015.[5]. More trouble comes to the family when Pauline's controlling boyfriend Malcolm Barrett arrives at the Solana. After Sammy performs some disastrous acts in Neptunes, a furious Joyce wants him out. "Episode 03: The Arm-Wrestling Competition". List of minor characters | Benidorm Wiki | Fandom Benidorm (disambiguation) - Wikipedia The Garveys meet a man called Buck A. Roo who reveals that Madge is about to inherit millions from the Collins family, making Joyce become suspicious. Mel lies to the Garveys that he was working in Morocco, but it turns out he was in hospital in a critical condition. The first episode was directed by David Sant. She says: I just love Madges clothes. Due to the amount of electric wires, the mobility shop was soon in flames and burnt down just after one day of being open.