Benidorm creator Derren Litten has hinted at a return of iconic sitcom Brits Abroad.
The ITV show, which followed a group of holidaymakers in the Spanish resort and their hilarious antics, ended in May 2018 after 11 years on our screens.
But now Derren, 53, has hinted that the How could return as he made a tongue-in-cheek statement to X on Christmas Day.
He wrote: “I would like to take this opportunity to make a public statement.”
“It was a difficult decision, but I have decided to get back to writing for both television and theater.”
Benidorm creator Derren Litten (pictured in 2019) has hinted at a return for the iconic Brits Away sitcom
The ITV show, which followed a group of holidaymakers in the Spanish resort and their hilarious antics, ended in May 2018 after 11 years on our screens
He added: “I have recently received clear indications that certain television networks are interested in my decision and I hope that you will see the fruits of my labor in time.”
Derren then added a touch of humor as he concluded: “Of course there are always rumors about such announcements, but I would like to make it clear that my decision to come out of retirement is solely to spend less time with my family .”
Derren also co-wrote The Catherine Tate Show, for which he wrote and appeared as various characters in the first two series and the 2005 Christmas special.
Derren confirmed in 2018 that the long-running comedy had come to an end after ten seasons, although he had previously insisted the show would continue.
He wrote on Twitter at the time: “Yes guys it's true, after months of speculation I can finally confirm that Benidorm series 10 was the LAST TV SERIES of @BenidormTVshow.”
A source told The Sun at the time: Benidorm was a huge success for ITV for a decade, but bosses feel the run is over.
“The ratings are starting to drop and some of the fan favorites have left the film, so it just feels like it's time to let it out while it's still at its peak.”
“It was ITV’s longest-running comedy, which is a real achievement.”
But now Derren, 53, has hinted that the How could return as he made a tongue-in-cheek statement to X on Christmas Day
Derren confirmed in 2018 that the long-running comedy had come to an end after ten seasons, despite previously insisting the show would continue (legendary Benidorm actors Siobhan Finneran, who played Janice Garvey, and Steve Pemberton, who played her husband Mick played).
But then in November 2022, the show's original stars attended a convention hosted by Derren when he appeared to hint at the possibility of the show returning.
He was joined on stage by the original Garvey family members who appeared in the first season in 2007.
While the family left the series in season seven, actors Siobhan Finneran, Steve Pemberton, Oliver Stokes and Sheila Reid were at the convention.
Steve played his character Mick at the live event and asked Siobhan as Janice: “After we sell this damn hotel in Las Vegas, could this be our new big adventure?”
Derren then asked: 'Have you just announced Benidorm season 11? 'Who on earth would watch it?'
He added: “Ladies and gentlemen, in the worlds of Madge Garvey in season seven, episode two: “Never say never. Never say Never.””
But afterward, Siobhan poured cold water on rumors of a comeback for the popular ITV sitcom.
This comes after Siobhan (pictured) poured cold water on rumors of a comeback to the popular ITV sitcom last year
Actress Siobhan, 57, who played Janice Garvey, insisted it wouldn't be coming back to the screen anytime soon.
She told The Sun: “Actors and creatives met at a comedy convention in the summer for the show and from that a few stories emerged about a possible TV revival.”
“But unfortunately they were just rumors.”
“You should probably never say never to something so popular, but as far as I know it will never come back.”