John Hannah on Benidorm Is Murder: a retired police detective in a seaside tavern

Dennis had a few jerseys that he was changing between, and when someone else mentioned them, he went to do the laundry.The ex-cop who practically lives in a Scottish pub is John Hannah's new character in Benidorm Is Murder.Rosa, played by Carolina Becker, wants to be an actress and is as passionate as a ray of sunshine.The two took over a case in a Spanish coastal city and made the local police very unhappy.

“This is a beautiful place, but dark things happen.” Hanna said that Benidorm has golf courses, water sports and a variety of entertainment; the plots of some dramas make him find it unbelievable, but in this city, anything is possible.Becker agreed: “ would look fake elsewhere.It’s because it’s Benidorm that it was founded, that’s the energy you feel there.”

This is not the most luxurious resort, but it is its working-class life that Hanna likes.Among the tourists are retirees and others just coming for a holiday.“No one can afford the Riviera and the Caribbean, but they want sunshine too!”The interweaving of architecture, culture and the lives of British settlers gives the series some characters not often seen on television today.

He recalled that when he left drama school in the 1980s, there were still many working-class stories, and actors such as Mark Strong, Daniel Craig, and Gina McKee all came from that period.Hanna said that although the show allows people to temporarily escape reality, it still tells the story of the working class.

Dennis and Rosa meet a bickering Take That tribute band, an Irish bridal party, comedians and bingo enthusiasts.The crew also filmed real local residents, and Hanna emphasized that they tried to avoid judging these people: they can't tell their stories in a down-to-earth manner just because someone is a little overweight, or has health problems or needs an electric scooter.There was actually a scooter competition held locally last year, and the police intervened.He feels that Benidorm is a bit eccentric, but it also allows people to realize their dreams in their own way.

Visitors continue to come and go, bringing up new cases in each episode; the two partners' own troubles will follow them along the way.

Becker loved the way Rosa was dedicated to doing something she loved.She always wants to drag Dennis out of the tavern and into adventures. Sometimes their relationship is like a father and daughter, sometimes like a brother and sister who annoy each other.Rosa had difficulty getting along with her father, and Dennis was estranged from his daughter.Hanna likened them to two pieces of a puzzle that fit together, and admitted with a laugh that her daughter sometimes found her father embarrassing.

Dennis's temper was easy for Hannah to find.

“If the script is well written, you will find the characters quickly.” He said that he has a grumpy Scottish side, but he rarely uses it at work. This time it was like putting on a suit of well-fitting clothes.He's previously starred in The Mummy and Four Weddings and a Funeral, and is now relishing the role of the scruffy, pub-loving ex-cop.

By the end of the season, Dennis' past has caught up with him, leaving the show with a dangerous situation.Hanna said viewers can't help but wonder: How on earth is he going to get out?“He believed that Rosa could always find a way to save him.Becker took over: ”She will definitely try.“

A second season is already in development.Hanna was happy to continue, admiring Ian Jarvis's script for combining procedural detective work with real characters.Becker feels that these characters have their own pursuits, which are enough to support the subsequent stories; she also likes the experience of relaxed detective dramas-following the clues to find answers and enjoying the process without having to bear heavy psychological pressure every time.

Talking about audiences sometimes wanting to see dark psychological thrillers, Hanna added with a smile: ”Sometimes they want to go to Benidorm.% He recalled that when he was young, he believed that the future would be better and that people would share European culture together; now, whether it is the flow of AI information or news from the United States and France, he feels worried.He believes that Spain's progressive government has brought some light and hopes to see more such changes.“The world is so gloomy and cloudy, who doesn't want a little sunshine and beach?”

《 Murder in Benidorm 》 is produced by Blackbox Multimedia and Clapperboard Studios, with international distribution by ZDF Studios.