Denise Welch and Alistair McGowan are set to appear as guest stars in the second episode of Channel 5's new detective drama, Benidorm is Murder.
Denise Welch plays Ziggy
Denise Welch, known for her role as Natalie Barnes in Coronation Street, will play Ziggy, the owner of Benidorm Palace. Creator Ian Jarvis praised Welch, saying: "Denise Welch is amazing. We felt like we had TV royalty when we got Denise. She is brilliant in the role. She didn’t need much steering about this character. Ziggy is this low-rent showbiz queen, an agent in the stand-up comedy world. Denise is also just loads of fun to be around. She loves a chat. We spent a lot of time chatting about everything."
Welch is also known for her roles in Waterloo Road and Hollyoaks, and is a regular panellist on Loose Women.
Alistair McGowan plays Vince Starky
Alistair McGowan, a comedian and actor, will play faded 90s game-show star Vince Starky. His character appears in the Laughter Lounge with his younger wife, Vienna. McGowan is known for his work on Spitting Image and The Big Impression, for which he earned a BAFTA.
What is Die Laughing about?
The synopsis for the episode reads: "At the Laughter Lounge, veteran comic Frank Mann is emceeing when his old friend, faded 90s game show star Vince Starky, blows in with younger wife Vienna. Vince’s comeback dates are tanking and owner Ziggy, drowning in debt, needs them to work…"
The next morning, a dead body is found on the club roof. Maria asks Dennis to look at the scene, where he notes the head wound, scuff marks round the access door, and a fire extinguisher buried in a car windscreen below.
Benidorm is Murder continues on Thursday at 9pm on Channel 5.
