Benidorm Returning to ITV

LONDON: The ITV comedy Benidorm has been commissioned for an eighth season, which will film on location in Spain later this year.

A Tiger Aspect production, Benidorm is currently in its seventh run on ITV. The show’s creator, Derren Litten, will pen all seven episodes of the new season. Litten, Pete Thornton and Sophie Clarke Jervoise will serve as executive producers.

Elaine Bedell, ITV’s director of comedy and entertainment, said: “Benidorm continues its enduring appeal with ITV viewers, and we look forward to discovering what creator Derren Litten has in store for the new holiday season at the Solana resort.”

Saskia Schuster, ITV’s comedy commissioner, added: “We are absolutely thrilled our audience continues to enjoy the antics of the Solana staff and its holiday makers. The new series of Benidorm will be introducing a brand new family to our viewers."