Reports suggest ITV is exploring the possibility of bringing back the popular sitcom Benidorm, eight years after its cancellation. Meanwhile, Alan Carr’s comedy Changing Ends has secured a two-series renewal from the broadcaster.
Here’s the Lowdown: According to The Sun, preliminary discussions have begun regarding a potential 11th series of Benidorm. Producers are reportedly contacting original cast members, although no official commission has been made yet. Concurrently, ITV has confirmed that Alan Carr’s semi-autobiographical sitcom Changing Ends will return for both a third and fourth series on ITVX and ITV1, following significant streaming numbers for its debut season.
What This Means Now: While the Benidorm revival is still uncertain, the news indicates network interest in revisiting the successful comedy. For Changing Ends, the double renewal confirms ITV’s confidence in the show, which depicts Carr’s upbringing in 1980s Northampton. Production company Baby Cow will produce the 12 new episodes back-to-back.
The Bigger Picture: The potential Benidorm return reflects a trend of broadcasters revisiting past hits. The confirmed renewal of Changing Ends, co-written by Carr and Gabby Best, highlights the success of creator-driven comedy and the importance of streaming performance metrics for ITVX content. Carr expressed his delight at the two-series order. Past episodes of both shows are available on ITVX.
