She recently starred in The Loch and Cold Feet - and most recently as Claire Cartwright in Happy Valley. Kenny Ireland, the actor who played ageing swinger Donald Stewart in ITV comedy series Benidorm, has died aged 68. The cast of Benidorm have admitted they were "devastated" to discover that co-star Bobby Knutt had died. RIP Bobby Knutt x". BENIDORM cast and crew have been leading the tributes to actor Bobby Knut who died aged 71. Game of Thrones actress Hannah Waddingham has opened up about her starring role in Benidorm, revealing she was "groped" on set. He is now all grown up and has a son of his own, little Archie, who the proud dad often shares photos of on Instagram. Company Credits She said there were times where she was walking on set in full Tonya costume which involved not much more than heels and a bikini and she said she was "groped three times in one week. He said: "I hear Mateo is doing a lot of skiving off work to send personalised video messages directly from the Costa Blanca.". The Scottish actor's agent said he had In 2019 Benidorm creator Derren Litten cast him in his 2019 series Scarborough. Game of Thrones star Hannah Waddingham says she was groped on the set of Benidorm The actress played Tonya Dyke on the ITV series. He will be greatly missed.'. Janine has stepped away from the limelight in recent years but starred in acclaimed Little Joe in 2019. They were also joined by Benidorm favourites Jake Canuso, Shelley Longworth and Only Fools and Horses star John Challis. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. He will be greatly missed.'. Sherrie said: I really don't understand that kind of explicit enjoyment that people get out of knowing what shock you'd have on your face because it's an explicit picture of a penis. The 58-year-old woman had been riding a scooter-type electric vehicle when the incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, according to Spanish media. WebBenidorm (20072018) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Series Writing Credits Series Cast Series Produced by Series Music US tech billionaire's son Matt Baszucki found the low-carb/high Could a hormone spray reignite your love life? 'He appeared as Donald Stewart in Benidorm from the first episode and helped play a huge part in its success. Scottish actor Kenny Ireland has died following a battle with cancer. 9, Actress Janine Duvitski stepped away from fame to spend more time with family, Tony went from colourful Kenneth to undertaker George in Corrie, Sheila Reid has starred in series Humans and BBC medical drama Doctors, Oliver now works building luxury holiday homes and went to Benicon recently, Asa Elliott worked as a delivery driver during the pandemic, Tim recently had to cancel a charity fundraiser because of the cost of living crisis, Sherrie says some men wish she was like her b***h character Joyce. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? She was an actress, known for Benidorm (1989), Familie (1991) and Spoed (2000). [2] In 1991, she starred in the short film Rosebud with UK painter Sadie Lee.[3]. Tony Maudsley, who plays Kenneth in the show, said: "Take a bow Grandad Dawson. Despite the end of their 24-year marriage, Denise and Tim have always insisted they've remained close friends and have even spent Christmas together with their other halves. In February 2018 he appeared on Benidorm Ten Years On Holiday to talk about his time on the show. Several of his Benidorm In 1965, Bobby became one of the youngest professional comedians in the country and was known for his performances onGranada Television show The Comedians and The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club. 2023 BBC. The actor, 39, played the singer at the Solana Hotel from 2010 to 2014, before joining the cast of Benidorm Live in 2018/19. He also starred alongside Liam Neeson in 1990 film The Big Man. Asa and wife Natalie welcomed their son Buddy in March 2020 and a little girl called Rockie last month. Release Dates Writers marked Donalds death in the show, with Jacqueline scattering her husbands ashes over the cliffside in Benidorm. Graham was married to actor Joseph A. Bennett from 2002 until he died of suicide on 13 April 2015. Veteran: Kenny admitted in 2008 how fans often mistook him for his racy character, pictured here with co-starsJanine Duvitski,Tony Maudsley, and Hugh Sachs. She said: "She was a right madam. Related: Ted Lasso season 2: Release date, cast, plot and everything you need to know. 'Guys would come up to you in a bar and go, "My wife thinks its all for real, you know", and hes waiting for you to say, "Well it is you know".'. passed away suddenly this morning while on holiday in the South of France. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, The star with his Benidorm family. He appeared as Donald Stewart in Benidorm from the first episode and helped play a huge part in its success. A British grandmother has died and her grandson was injured after she crashed down a cliff in Benidorm. Your Benidorm family will miss you. | BENIDORM fans were delighted this week after star Hannah Hobley welcomed her first child. Born on the 5th November. "An outspoken supporter of cutwilture in Scotland, and in particular the value of theatre in public life, Kenny Ireland was a strong proponent of a National Theatre for Scotland and a genuine, passionate champion of the arts. A delightful, committed and talented lady and actress. On 3 March 2006, she gave birth to a second daughter at home named Cyd Betty. "If you put a much older woman in Doctor Who, they can identify with it," she told Digital Spy ahead of the 50th anniversary celebrations for the show, where she tweeted images of herself with former co-stars. In 1976, she joined Ernie Wise and Eric Morecambe on their long-running show, Speaking at the 50th anniversary celebrations, O'Mara said she would love to return as Doctor Who villain The Rani, The actress played Lady Windermere in Lord Arthur Savile's Crime alongside Lee Mead in 2010, O'Mara and fellow Dynasty star Joan Collins met the Queen at a Diamond Jubilee event celebrating the arts in 2012, On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry. He has also starred in films including Sleepy Hollow where he played Van Ripper and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, playing Grawp, Hagrid's giant brother. Much Love x. Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond led online tributes to the star. More recently, he was director at His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen and was a leading voice in the campaign to establish a National Theatre for Scotland. | The Rada-trained actor, who played thong-wearing sunbed tycoon Mel Harvey in the ITV comedy, 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. He subsequently joked: 'If your wife gets you a job as a swinger, is she trying to tell you something? Character Actor Series Duration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10; Kate Weedon: Abigail Cruttenden: Main: Recurring: 1x01Sx01, 3x053x06 Martin Weedon: Nicholas Burns: Main More recently she had appeared in ITV soap Benidorm and a 2012 stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's Death On The Nile. On 5 February 2004 she gave birth to a daughter, Edie May, six weeks prematurely. Other shows he's appeared in include Doctor Who, Blackpool, Shameless, Whitechapel, Happy Valley and Mapp and Lucia. The star, who was better known as 'Knutty', made appearance on the stage and TV during his decade-spanning career. His wife Donna Hartley-Wass died at the age of 58 in 2013. Got a story? The veteran Scottish actor and director had Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. In 2016, Graham began portraying Sheron Dawson in ITV sitcom Benidorm. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. In a four-part series Johnny sets out to open his very own glamping site. She published two autobiographies and two novels, When She Was Bad and Good Time Girl. It's official! Former Dynasty star Kate O'Mara has died at the age of 74, her agent said. The Benidorm TV show account tweeted: "Benidorm star and Sheffield legend Bobby Knutt passes away aged 71. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Majority of British public think Charles should not apologise for slavery, new poll shows, Even most republicans see no benefit in abolishing the monarchy, new poll reveals. The actor was written out of the latest series of Benidorm in June so he could concentrate on his cancer treatment. The intuition credited him with nurturing young actors to perform on stage, and establishing the Lyceum Youth Theatre one of the longest running and largest youth theatres in Scotland. Last month, his character was written out of Benidorm while the he underwent treatment. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? "Thank you so much for your kind tweets," she wrote. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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RUTH Madoc died at the age of 79 on December 9, 2022 after surgery on injuries sustained during a fall. Fellow Benidorm actor Tony Maudsley also expressed his sadness that Ireland had passed away. Her son Dickon died last year. 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