Absolutely love this show, whilst 7 of the cast have died, the show has been running for ten years, so that doesn't actually seem catastrophically high. however they believe its a fraud so they tell him to go away! "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Although she intended to take a break after her career declined, her sister convinced her to perform at a hotel. Mel loses his memory so Mick knocks him out trying to try and re-jog his memory but ends with Mick being arrested and Mel being taken to hospital leaving Madge on the beach devastated! Meet the British expat stars of Channel 5's Costa del Sol hit show An original member of the Royal National Theatre in 1963, she played Bianca in the Nationals 1965 film version of Othello, with Laurence Olivier in the title role. Sometimes, however, it is the cast that wants the selfie. Brit MasterChef Australia host dies aged 46 as Gordon Ramsay leads tributes, First look at Britain's biggest EVER stage for King Charles' coronation concert, Souness fights back tears as he announces emotional retirement on Sky Sports, Sky Sports' Martin Tyler slammed for 'racist' comment about Spurs star Son, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Owner of Mels Mobility Shop (2009) Owner of The Benidorm Palace (20092010), Hutchings in character as Mel Harvey from the comedy TV series Benidorm, 8 June 1939 Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK, 1 July 2010 (aged 71) London, England, UK. IMO it's quite funny sending up the Brits abroad. Mel then uses his massive shlong as a helicopter and flies to the rooftop, knocking the gangbanger unconscious with a dildo and saves Madge and the others! I am so grateful to our fans and to ITV for giving Benidorm the best possible home we could hope for.. When Kenneth turned on the wind machine he had dragged up the hillside to make sure Donald's ashes drifted over the bay, the initial blast sent Jacqueline flying, and for a few moments, it appeared that she had dropped over the cliff. Benidorm TV sitcom ITV1 2007 - 2018 74 episodes (10 series) An ensemble sitcom that focuses on the adventures of a group of British holiday makers staying at the Solana holiday resort in Spain. 20152020 Benidorm (disambiguation) - Wikipedia The death of Mel Rafter, played by Zoe Ventoura, was watched by a whopping 2.337 million, according to OzTam. The creator of the bawdy sunshine comedy, Derren Litten, said the actor was brought back to life after falling ill while filming in Spain last year. It all started when undercover cops Dennis and Nigel, played by comedians Hale and Pace, turned up at the Solana Hotel. Melissa Mel Rafter (nee Bannon) is a fictional character on Packed to the Rafters who appeared on the show from its first episode till the penultimate episode of the third season. When he finds out she hasn't got any money, he doesn't marry Madge! This causes Mick to be locked in the prison at Alicante airport! No regular female cast member has died (yet). The bar was named Mels Bar and had picture of him on the logo. Someone who is after Mel's money is Gary, a con man, who poses as a property developer. Mels death a shock for Packed to the Rafters fans. The ceremony did not go entirely to plan. Mel Harvey was played by actor Geoffrey . Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. The documentary, which airs before the sitcom returns for a tenth series this month, reunites fan favourites to share tales of smelly hot pants, fight scenes gone wrong and ham stuffed down trousers. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The surprise is more which of the cast have died. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you.