Benidorm is Murder on Channel 5: The final episode welcomes guest cast from Coronation Street, EastEnders, and Blue Lights
Dennis' life is in serious danger in the season finale
Benidorm is Murder comes to an end with a rather dark episode 6, and the series finale welcomes famous faces from the world of soap and beyond to the cast.
This week (Thursday, September 03, 2026), Tiff and Eddie – now co-owners of the pub – set up a supposedly lucrative private “lock-in” booked by Eddie’s contact. The guests? A collection of wrong’uns including dodgy old Ray, Gav, Ricky and, to Dennis’ horror, crime boss Stan Grainger.
Dennis once helped send Stan down so, realising there’s trouble ahead, sacks Rosa on the spot and forces her out before any harm can come to her. But it is Dennis who may be in real danger…
And, at the end of the night, one of the party lies dead on the floor, a kitchen knife in his chest. So whodunnit? Here’s who plays who in the guest cast of Benidorm is Murder episode 6.
Ian Burfield stars as crime boss Stan Grainger
London-born actor Ian Burfield, 61, stars as crime boss Stan Grainger in the cast of Benidorm of Murder episode 6, and he brings a world of pain for Dennis. Stae did 10 years for armed robbery, and it was Dennis’ testimony that sent him down.
Soap fans will know actor Ian very well. He recently portrayed Tyrone’s biological father Ross Wilkes in Coronation Street. But, before that, Ian was no stranger to the world of soaps.
Between the years of 1997 to 2025, Ian has played a variety of different characters in the Walford police force in EastEnders. These have included DI Kelly, and DI Hamilton. Most recvently, he’s played DCI Peter Arthurs, who was very heavily involved in The Six storyline and Keanu’s murder.
Other notable TV roles away from soaps have included John Bailey-Brown in the Idris Elba thriller Hijack series 1 and 2, and Sid Fillery in The Hack. He’s also played Laurie in Big Boys, Mike in Defending the Guilty, and Gavin in Humans.
A jobbing actor of more than 35 years, he’s appeared in multiple dramas including The Knock, London’s Burning, City Central, Hero to Zero, Him & Her, The Bill, and Family Business.
James Quinn is Gav
Manchester-born James Quinn portrays dodgy Gav in this week’s crime drama. Like his co-star Ian Purfield, James is probably best known for his soap roles. He made his very first TV appearance in Brookside in 1989, playing a football coach, before going on to portray Kirk Benson in Hollyoaks.
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He’s played multiple roles in Coronation Street, too. He first appeared as Mr Anderton in 1989, and has popped up as all sorts of different characters since then. Perhaps soap fans might remember him the most as DS Willets, a role he played between 2013 and 2021.
He’a also known for playing Phil in the sitcom Early Doors, and PC Robert Rymer in fat Friends. Most recently, James has played Chris Robinson in After the Flood series 1, Del in Peacock, and Sergeant George Oldham in Father Brown.
Billy Boyle plays Ray
Dublin-born actor and singer Billy Boyle, 81, plays Stan’s associate Ray. He’s been on our screens ever since 1968, when he appeared as a storyteller in Jackanory. He went on to be one of the presenters on The Basil Brush Show.
Between 1987 and 1989, he portrayed Hegarty in The Bretts, before going on to play rock and roll singer Danny Taurus in EastEnders. More recently, the actor has appeared in Bridgerton as Mr Crabtree, and Silent Witness playing Charles Mead.
As for his singing, his recording career included five 45 rpm singles for the Decca and Columbia labels, including the novelty song My Baby’s Crazy ‘Bout Elvis in 1962. He is a veteran of the West End stage, too, having played leading roles in over 15 hit shows.
Cast of Benidorm is Murder episode 6: Tony Flynn portrays Ricky
Tony Flynn, another Irish actor, portrays another crook called Rick. Born in Belfast, he recently played Davy Hamill in Blue Lights series 2. Davy was a loyalist gang leader, who went head to head with former soldier Lee Thompson. Lee tried to take over and clean up the Mount Eden estate.
A jobbing actor of 35 years, Tony’s other notable roles include Mr Merriman in The Woman in White, Dolan in Irish crime drama The Fall, and Frankie in Proof. He’s also popped up in Marcella, The Lovers, Dalgliesh, Legend, and Game of Thrones.
Who is in the regular cast of Benidorm is Murder?
John Hannah plays Dennis.
Carolina Bécquer stars as Rosa.
Ariadna Cabrol portrays Maria.
Brian Bovell is Archie.
Damian Schedler Cruz plays Jesús.
Eva Van der Gucht returns as Jackie.
Who is in the guest cast of Benidorm is Murder episode 3?
Tamzin Outhwaite plays Dennis’ ex-wife Tiff.
Alan McKenna guest stars as Eddie.
James Quinn is Gav.
Billy Boyle plays Ray.
Ian Burfield stars as Stan.
Tony Flynn portrays Ricky.
Spanish actor Iván Jose Gisbert Lopez plays customer in the tavern.
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