Sherrie Hewson has said the Benidorm cast would happily return if the hit ITV sitcom came back, as she prepares for a charity event inspired by the show. The 76-year-old actress played hotel manager Joyce Temple-Savage in the comedy, which ran for 10 series before ending in 2018.
Cast would love a comeback
Despite the show being off air for years, Hewson said Benidorm continues to attract new viewers because it is still shown regularly on television. She said: “Everyone asks me about Benidorm and of course we'd all love it to come back! It's still on television all the time and people are still discovering it and loving it. We had the best time making it and it gave us so many wonderful memories.”
While no comeback has been confirmed, Hewson is helping to recreate the show's holiday spirit with a special charity event. Benidorm Nights will raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity and promises an evening of music, comedy and familiar faces and characters.
Charity event details
The event will feature tribute acts celebrating stars including Elvis, Cher, Shania Twain, George Michael, Dolly Parton and The Four Tops. Guests can also enjoy tapas, win prizes and dress up as their favourite Benidorm characters.
Hewson said: “There'll be tapas, prizes and lots of people dressed as their favourite Benidorm characters. It's a really uplifting night full of laughter and fun, all while raising money for a cause that means so much to me.” The cause is close to her heart after the loss of her brother Brett to a glioblastoma brain tumour.
Fundraising for brain tumours
Hewson has previously described Brett as her “inspiration, mentor and rock”, saying he supported her through some of the darkest periods of her life. Following his death, she channelled her grief into fundraising and awareness work to help other families affected by brain tumours.
The event comes during Remember A Charity Week, which runs from September 7 to 13 and encourages people to think about the legacy they want to leave behind. New research from Remember A Charity found that 92% of Brits care about the legacy they leave behind. It also found that 64% believe being a good friend, partner or family member is central to how they want to be remembered, while 33% say helping others in times of need is an important part of their legacy. By comparison, just 10% said professional or business success defines how they want to be remembered.
