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Channel 5’s “Benidorm Is Murder” launch

Entities: John Hannah · Channel 5 · Benidorm Is Murder · Derren Litten · Alex Jones

Overview

In late July 2026, Channel 5 began promoting its new six‑part comedy‑crime series Benidorm Is Murder. Actor John Hannah appeared on BBC The One Show on 28 July, teasing the show’s sunny Gran Canaria setting and joking about the modest fee he received for his role. Two days later, on 30 July, the series premiered. Hannah stars as retired detective Dennis, teamed with barmaid Rosa (Carolina Bécquer). The debut episode opens with the death of a Take That tribute‑band member, establishing the programme’s blend of holiday‑style scenery and weekly murder mystery. Early reactions noted similarities to Channel 5’s earlier show The Good Ship Murder, with mixed reviews praising the setting but criticizing the script and acting. The launch marked Channel 5’s effort to expand its comedy‑crime slate with a new, Gran Canaria‑based title.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Channel 5 launches comedy‑crime series Benidorm Is Murder

    Channel 5’s new comedy‑crime series Benidorm Is Murder, starring John Hannah and Carolina Bécquer, premiered on 30 July 2026, blending holiday vibes with a weekly murder plot and drawing comparisons to The Good

  2. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    John Hannah jokes about modest pay for Channel 5 drama ‘Benidorm Is Murder’

    John Hannah told The One Show his pay for Channel 5’s new comedy‑drama “Benidorm Is Murder” “wasn’t the best,” while praising the script and filming in Spain.

Sources

dailymail.co.uk · dailyrecord.co.uk · kickboxing.ca · mirror.co.uk