Benidorm (series 3)
The third series of the ITV1 television series Benidorm, which is a sitcom set in an all-inclusive holiday resort (The Solana) in Benidorm, Spain, began broadcasting on 2 October 2009, consisting of six episodes.[1] The entire series was directed by Sandy Johnson and written by Derren Litten.[2][3] Returning from the second series were the Garvey family, consisting of Mick (Steve Pemberton), Janice (Siobhan Finneran), Chantelle (Hannah Hobley), Michael (Oliver Stokes), Janice's mother Madge Barron (Sheila Reid) and her husband Mel Harvey (Geoffrey Hutchings; swingers Donald (Kenny Ireland) and Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski); mother and son Noreen (Elsie Kelly) and Geoff "The Oracle" Maltby (Johnny Vegas); homosexual couple Gavin (Hugh Sachs) and Troy Ramsbottom (Paul Bazely); Martin Weedon (Nicholas Burns), who was originally joined by his new friend Brandy (Sheridan Smith, until episode 4) before the return of his estranged wife Kate (Abigail Cruttenden) in the fifth and sixth episode; and Solana staff Mateo Castellanos (Jake Canuso) and manageress Janey York (Crissy Rock).[4][5]
| Benidorm | |
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| Series 3 | |
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| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV1 |
| Original release | 2 October – 6 November 2009 |
| Series chronology | |
Cast
- Steve Pemberton as Mick Garvey
- Siobhan Finneran as Janice Garvey
- Sheila Reid as Madge Harvey
- Geoffrey Hutchings as Mel Harvey
- Oliver Stokes as Michael Garvey
- Hannah Hobley as Chantelle Garvey
- Elsie Kelly as Noreen Maltby
- Johnny Vegas as Geoff Maltby
- Kenny Ireland as Donald Stewart
- Janine Duvitski as Jacqueline Stewart
- Hugh Sachs as Gavin Ramsbottom
- Paul Bazely as Troy Ramsbottom
- Jake Canuso as Mateo Castellanos
- Crissy Rock as Janey York
- Nicholas Burns as Martin Weedon
- Sheridan Smith as Brandy (episodes 1–4)
- Abigail Cruttenden as Kate Weedon (episodes 5–6)
Episodes
| No. overall | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) [6] | |
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| 16 | "Back In Bennie" | Sandy Johnson | Derren Litten | 2 October 2009 | 6.50 | |
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The holidaymakers are back after being offered a free holiday, due to the tragic events on the rooftop. Mel, Madge’s husband, has set up a mobility shop on the promenade, with a special grand opening ahead. Martin returns, but this time without Kate - as they have separated. instead, Brandy (a young, blonde girl from Liverpool) joins him. Later at the grand opening, Martin is shocked to see a face from the past. Due to the amount of electric wires, the mobility shop was soon in flames and burnt down just after one day of being open. First Appearance of Sheridan Smith as Brandy. Guest starring Shaun Foster-Conley | ||||||
| 17 | "The Waterfalls Of Algar" | Sandy Johnson | Derren Litten | 9 October 2009 | 6.17 | |
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The holidaymakers take a trip to the waterfalls of Callosa, where Mick starts a war with the rest of his family. To stop the fuss, he disappears, worrying Janice. But, he returns with a special surprise. Geoff decided not go on the trip, because he was too busy chatting on a dating site. It turns out the girl he was dating was a transvestite. Guest starring Tim Healy and Shaun Foster-Conley | ||||||
| 18 | "Blind Date" | Sandy Johnson | Derren Litten | 16 October 2009 | 6.38 | |
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Geoff takes the next step in his love life, while Brandy seduces Mateo, unbeknownst to Martin. Meanwhile, the Garveys take a sickly boat ride to Peacock Island. Mel tries his best to find the owner of the island, filled with some more of his business ideas, but it turns out the island is just a nature reserve. Guest starring Tim Healy | ||||||
| 19 | "The Long-Lost Daughter" | Sandy Johnson | Derren Litten | 23 October 2009 | 6.68 | |
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One of Madge's daughters, Valda, stays at the Solana with her young Indian husband, Vikram. A scammer called Gary enters, who Brandy was already dating. It turns out Brandy is a scammer as well, and they both hatch a plan - they burgle the Solana. Last appearance of Sheridan Smith as Brandy. Guest starring Robin Askwith | ||||||
| 20 | "A Helping Hand" | Sandy Johnson | Derren Litten | 30 October 2009 | 6.61 | |
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The Garveys take a trip to the Benidorm Palace, whilst Gavin has suspicions that Troy is cheating on him. Meanwhile, Martin's mum (Diana) and ex-wife (Kate) make a surprise visit to Benidorm, to bail him out. Return of Abigail Cruttenden as Kate Weedon. Guest starring Una Stubbs | ||||||
| 21 | "A New Business" | Sandy Johnson | Derren Litten | 6 November 2009 | 6.80 | |
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Madge & Mel have their hearts set on a new business venture in Benidorm. As feelings between Geoff and Chantelle run high, Martin has one last chance to persuade Kate to re-build their relationship. Meanwhile, an old friend of Donald and Jacqueline's by the name of Wink McAndrew arrives at the Solana and causes trouble with his sense of humour. Later that night whilst singing "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", Wink is electrocuted and killed during karaoke due to touching the microphone with his homemade "electric handshake" joke toy still attached to his hand. Last appearance of Geoffrey Hutchings as Mel Harvey, Johnny Vegas as Geoff Maltby, Hannah Hobley as Chantelle Garvey, Paul Bazely as Troy Ramsbottom, Nicholas Burns as Martin Weedon and Abigail Cruttenden as Kate Weedon. Guest starring Shaun Foster-Conley | ||||||
References
- https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/benidorm/episodes/2/
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0020728
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0514476#writer
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0959601/fullcredits#cast
- "The cast of 'Benidorm'". Digital Spy. 20 March 2008. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- "Weekly Viewing Summary (see relevant week)". BARB.
External links
- Benidorm — Series 3 – list of episodes on IMDb