Benidorm series 6

Benidorm
Series 6
Starring
No. of episodes7
Release
Original networkITV
Original release2 January (2014-01-02) –
13 February 2014 (2014-02-13)
Series chronology

The sixth series of the ITV television series Benidorm, which is a sitcom set in an all-inclusive holiday resort (The Solana) in Benidorm, Spain, began broadcasting on 2 January 2014, consisting of seven episodes.[1] The entire series was written by Derren Litten whereas both Sandy Johnson and David Sant were credited as individual directors throughout the series.[2][3] Returning from the fifth series were the Garvey family, consisting of Mick (Steve Pemberton), Janice (Siobhan Finneran), Michael Garvey (Oliver Stokes) and Janice's mother Madge Barron (Sheila Reid); swingers Donald (Kenny Ireland) and Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski); hairdressers Liam Conroy (Adam Gillen) and Kenneth Du Beke (Tony Maudsley); and Solana staff, consisting of barmen Mateo Castellanos (Jake Canuso) and Les/Lesley Conroy (Tim Healy), and manageress Joyce Temple-Savage (Sherrie Hewson).[4] A new family was introduced – the Dykes from Watford, consisting of married couple Clive (Perry Benson) and Tonya (Hannah Waddingham) and their children Tiger (Danny Walters) and Bianca (Bel Powley).

Overall, the series received an average viewership of 6.76 million, with the opening episode receiving 7.95 million viewers.[5] The series concluded on 13 February 2014, with the series finale attracting 7.01 million.[5] The series was successful enough for the programme to be recommissioned for a seventh series, which broadcast in early 2015.[6]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

No.
overall		EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateUK viewers
(millions) [5]
36"Episode 1"David SantDerren Litten2 January 2014 (2014-01-02)7.95[nb 1]
The Garveys' holiday starts to go wrong at Alicante Airport when a supposed bag of Madge's tanning pills gets mistaken for drugs – and Mick gets the blame. 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. Swingers Donald and Jacqueline stage an unusual protest, after Joyce refuses to give them a room.
37"Episode 2"David SantDerren Litten9 January 2014 (2014-01-09)6.92[nb 2]
Cocktail waiter Jason Gallagher (Philip Olivier) looking for work threatens to jeopardise Mateo's reputation. Michael Garvey is led astray by Tiger Dyke, and sells the Solana's all-inclusive wristbands – leading to Neptunes being completely full. Clive Dyke finds his daughter Bianca wandering through Alicante Airport in tears, whilst Mick has been released from the cells – finding out that the "drugs" were only herbal tanning pills.
38"Episode 3"David SantDerren Litten16 January 2014 (2014-01-16)6.42[nb 3]
It's the grand reopening of Blow 'n' Go. Liam falls in love with Bianca, and Donald & Jacqueline receive sad news about their friend Big Donna. Martin Weedon arrives at the resort for what proves to be a rowdy stag do, and Madge is determined to stir things up with the Dyke family – so Janice, Mick, Tonya, Bianca and Clive all do their best to ignore her.
39"Episode 4"David SantDerren Litten23 January 2014 (2014-01-23)6.44[nb 4]
Following the stag weekend, best man Martin wakes up in bed next to Bianca, but there's a shock in store when she reveals her true age and he steels himself to face the music with Clive and Tonya. Meanwhile, Kenneth has a crisis at the salon, and when Joyce sets up a volleyball court by the pool, umpire Mateo bends the rules of the game so he can win a bet against Tiger and Michael.
40"Episode 5"Sandy JohnsonDerren Litten30 January 2014 (2014-01-30)6.15[nb 5]
Donald and Jacqueline's friend Big Donna has died. Before scattering her ashes, Donald & Jacqueline are determined to give her a big send off. But with Joyce Temple-Savage on a mystery date, and Lesley in charge of the Solana, nothing goes according to plan.
41"Episode 6"Sandy JohnsonDerren Litten6 February 2014 (2014-02-06)6.46[nb 6]

Madge is absorbing some dreadful news she's received from Dr Kundu, while Kenneth decides he's going on a massive health kick.

The Solana guests go head to head in a Man v. Food competition, organised by Cyril Babcock, who Joyce has now appointed as Assistant Manager.
42"Episode 7"Sandy JohnsonDerren Litten13 February 2014 (2014-02-13)7.01
Joyce's boss, Crystal Hennessy-Vass, arrives to inspect the 4-Star Solana. Donald and Jacqueline have a surprise guest of their own, while Mateo and Lesley are left in charge of a group of VIPs. Tiger and Michael come to blows over a woman, and their parents come to blows with each other.

Production

In April 2013, it was confirmed that Benidorm had been renewed for a further sixth and seventh series, with news that the sixth series had begun filming.[7]

Upon the announcement of the sixth series, it was confirmed that a new "loudmouth" family from Watford would be introduced: the Dyke family, consisting of patriarch Clive (Perry Benson), his "trophy-wife" Tonya (Hannah Waddingham), their "troublemaker" teenage son Tiger (Danny Walters) and daughter Bianca (Bel Powley).[8] Benson stated that the Dykes would feud with the Garvey family, adding: "They're at war at different points and Madge pours the petrol on the fire."[8] Original cast member Nicholas Burns reprised his role as Martin Weedon for a short stint after a five-year absence, in a storyline depicting him visiting Benidorm with his friends on a stag do.[7]

Matthew Kelly also reprised his supporting role of Cyril Babcock from the fifth series.[9] In May 2013, it was announced that Joan Collins would join the cast as Crystal Hennessy-Vass, the CEO of the Solana Hotel Group.[10] Multiple guest appearances occurred throughout the series, including Rustie Lee as Queenie, a friend of Donald Jacqueline, whereas comedy duo The Krankies and television presenter Janet Street-Porter made cameo appearances.[9]

Home media

The sixth series was released on a two-disc DVD set in the United Kingdom on 17 February 2014, which included a series of outtakes.[11]

The sixth series first became available for streaming through Netflix in the United Kingdom on 1 October 2015.[12]

Notes

  1. ↑ 6.36 million on ITV, 815,000 on ITV HD, 767,000 on ITV +1
  2. ↑ 5.48 million on ITV, 799,000 on ITV HD, 644,000 on ITV +1
  3. ↑ 4.99 million on ITV, 710,000 on ITV HD, 715,000 on ITV +1
  4. ↑ 4.97 million on ITV, 827,000 on ITV HD, 638,000 on ITV +1.
  5. ↑ 4.87 million on ITV, 795,000 on ITV HD, 484,000 on ITV +1.
  6. ↑ 5.21 million on ITV, 787,000 on ITV HD, 465,000 on ITV +1.

References

  1. ↑ Benidorm (@BenidormTVshow) (3 December 2013). "ITV confirms BENIDORM Series 6 to start on Thursday 2nd January 2014 at 9pm on ITV1". Twitter. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "Kevin Allen". IMDb.
  3. ↑ "Derren Litten". IMDb.
  4. 1 2 "Benidorm (TV Series 2007–2018) – IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
  5. 1 2 3 "Weekly Viewing Summary (see relevant week)". BARB.
  6. ↑ "Johnny Vegas returns to 'Benidorm' for Series 7". Cult Box. 21 March 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  7. 1 2 Jeffrey, Morgan (12 April 2013). "'Benidorm' returning for sixth, seventh series on ITV". DigitalSpy. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  8. 1 2 Mulkern, Patrick (18 December 2013). "Benidorm Diary: the holiday from hell just got worse – meet the Dykes". Radio Times. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  9. 1 2 Hodgson, Claire (14 February 2014). "Benidorm: Joan Collins, Sherlock's Una Stubbs and 8 unexpected celebrity cameos on the ITV series". Mirror. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  10. ↑ "Joan Collins joins Benidorm cast". BBC News. 29 May 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  11. ↑ "Benidorm - The Complete Series Six". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  12. ↑ "Is 'Benidorm' on Netflix UK? Where to Watch the Series". New on Netflix TV. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
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