Day 1 of shooting #Benidorm series 10. At the pool bar, Janice is shocked to see her stalker, Jack (Elliott Jordan), but he pretends not to remember her. Benidorm writer reveals Tim Healy nearly DIED during emergency surgery Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. After Kenneth discovers that Gavin has misunderstood a text from Troy, he attempts to stop him from making a huge mistake - but is he too late? The holidaymakers are back after being offered a free holiday, due to the tragic events on the rooftop. Production is just about to begin on a new special episode of Benidorm for this autumn - in which Hutchings was due to play a major role. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The staff must roll out a new ID card system while Geoff stages an intervention to help Pauline who's fallen off the wagon. Joey thinks he has managed to sign Tiger and himself up for a free trip to Ibiza, but things do not go according to plan. 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. Joyce confronts Kenneth, who is forced to offer her free botox sessions to avoid his secret being reported to head office. Last appearance of Paul Bazely as Troy Ramsbottom, Geoffrey Hutchings as Mel Harvey, Johnny Vegas as Geoff Maltby, Hannah Hobley as Chantelle Garvey, Nicholas Burns as Martin Weedon and Abigail Cruttenden as Kate Weedon. I saw Geoff and his wife Andi only a couple of weeks ago at the screening of his latest TV series Grandma's House, he was on top form and we all shared a lovely evening. As Geoff's Romanian fiancee Ionela arrives in Benidorm, Noreen discovers that Geoff has told her he is a successful businessman. Later, Mick receives a phone call in which he is told that Mel is in hospital having taken ill with an unspecified illness. He died from cancer aged 69 in 2014.. The Garveys arrive at Benidorm to spend Christmas with Madge at her luxurious villa, bringing Sammy without his family, whilst Les/Leslie has been hired by Madge to track down the special guest for the Benidorm Palace's Christmas show, Su Pollard. Bobby Knutt First appearance of Bel Powley as Bianca Dyke. Series 9 premiered on 1 March 2017 and ended on 3 May 2017. It was jolly tricky during the special, she says quietly. Madge is keen on Mohammed, the son of a wealthy property developer who knew Mel - but Mick and Janice are surprised when they find out that she wants to marry him. Each shows the smiling actress with her Benidorm co-star Geoffrey Hutchings a poignant reminder of the fun theyve had on the hit ITV comedy playing lairy OAPs on the loose, Madge and Mel. Mel (Geoffrey Hutchings). Taking pride of place by the mirror in Sheila Reids dressing room are a collection of photos. Meanwhile, the Dyke family arrive at the Solana to start their holiday but are shocked to find out the 4-star hotel isn't what they expected.