ITV have released the first image of the new lead family to feature in the next series of Benidorm which will air next year. The news comes as series regulars Steve Pemberton and Siobhan Finneran left the show last year having been with the comedy since it began back in 2007.

The new family is led by Julie Graham (The Bletchley Circle, William & Mary) and Steve Edge (Phoenix Nights, The Visit) their children played by Josh Bolt (Last Tango in Halifax) and Honor Kneafsey (Our Zoo) Former Emmerdale actor Bobby Knutt will also star as Grandad.

The new family are currently filming in Benidorm for the eighth series and ITV will show it next year. It has also been confirmed Joan Collins will reprise her role from last year.

Benidorm returns next year on ITV.