When Will Benidorm Return Odds: ITV Comedy To Hit Our Screens For New Series?

ITV sitcom Benidorm is rumoured to be returning - delighting millions of fans. 

The programme, which ran for 10 series, told the story of holidaymakers and staff at the all-inclusive Benidorm hotel the Solana.  

Sherrie Hewson, who played hotel manageress Joyce Temple-Savage in the popular show, has sparked speculation Benidorm could return after saying in a podcast it is "coming back", and there has been speculation on betting sites about which characters might be back.  

A source told The Sun newspaper: "Benidorm was adored by millions when it was suddenly cancelled. Fans will be thrilled to hear ITV wants to bring it back.

"An 11th series hasn’t been commissioned yet, but there’s major excitement building as early talks begin.

"Producers have started to reach out to the show’s stars and are hopeful a decision can be made later this year." 

This Time Next Year? 

But fans won't be as excited when they see show creator Derren Litten has insisted it is "wrong" that ITV have commissioned a new series of Benidorm. 

Derren also said even if a series was "commissioned tomorrow" there would be "no way in God's earth" it would air later this year. 

However, he didn't say the show wouldn't be back at some point.  

When Will Benidorm Return Odds

It is 11/8 on betting apps for Benidorm to return next year, following the latest speculation, and 6/4 that it makes a comeback in 2027. 

However, it doesn't look too likely to return this year, and it's 6/1 for a 2025 comeback following Derren's comments. 

Following the latest speculation, fans, including TV presenter Rylan Clark, are desperate for a return, and it is 2/1 that happens at some point.  

Joyce Back At The Helm 

If Benidorm does return then Sherrie (15/8) will be one of the stars at the top of the list for a comeback, especially after sparking such speculation.

While Derren debunked some theories about a potential comeback, he admitted it was "correct" that the former Coronation Street actress had hinted the programme could be on our screens again soon. 

He joked she has "done this most years" since the show was axed eight years ago, after 10 series. 

What Characters Will Return To Benidorm Odds

Other fan favourite characters who would be likely to return include Mateo Castellanos (Jake Canuso), who is 2/1, and 3/1 chance Les Conroy (Tim Healy). 

Johnny Vegas is 5/2 to reprise his role as Geoff Maltby, aka The Oracle, and Steve Edge isn't far behind at 10/3 to be back as holidaymaker Billy Dawson. 

Garveys Checking In Again?

If the series does return it is sure to see die-hard fans flock back to it, and one way of ensuring this will be to cast iconic characters Mick and Janice Garvey (Steve Pemberton and Siobhan Finneran), who are both 5/1 for returns, and loud-mouth Madge Harvey (Sheila Reid), who is 11/2.

Crissy Rock is 6/1 to be back as Janey Yorke, but some likeable characters look less likely for a comeback.  

Tony Maudsley is busy in Coronation Street, portraying George Shuttleworth. He is a 7/1 longshot to be back in Benidorm as beauty salon owner Kenneth Du Beke Gupter. 

Hannah Waddingham moved onto bigger things in the shape of Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso, and she is a 10/1 outsider to return to Benidorm as Tonya Dyke. 

* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.