John Hannah made an awkward quip about his pay for the new Channel 5 crime drama Benidorm Is Murder
Alex Jones and Vernon Kay was speechless over John’s comments(Image: BBC)
A famous British actor has made a cheeky swipe about the pay he received for his upcoming Channel 5 drama.
During the latest episode of The One Show, BBC viewers saw Alex Jones and Vernon Kay speak to Scottish star John Hannah about his new comedy drama, Benidorm Is Murder.
The six-part Channel 5 series, which will air on July 30, follows the life of a retired detective who moved to Spain to run a bar. However, he quickly finds himself solving murders in Spain alongside Rosa (Carolina Bécquer), a barmaid who loves true crime.
When speaking about filming the series, the actor didn’t hold back on letting the presenters know his thoughts on the pay for the show.
Touching on some of the guest stars in the show in the third episode, John commented: “A bunch of Irish actors turned up, and they all knew each other a bit.”
He went on to say it was a “good script” and “two weeks in the sun” and that there was “great chemistry” present.
He continued: “Simon and I were talking at the end of that episode, we were like, ‘Wow, they’ve set the bar really high. There’s something about a good script, a bit of sunshine, regardless of the pay… which wasn’t the best, but anyway it doesn’t matter.”
The studio erupted in laughter as a surprised Vernon could be heard reminding John that they were broadcasting live, reports the Express.
He added: “I mean no disrespect, but it was Channel 5, you know.”
Actress Diane Morgan, who was on hand to promote her upcoming BBC programme Ann Droid, then waded in advising him “not to ge into money”.
He fired back: “No, let’s not because we’re not doing it for the money, right? Of course not. It was brilliant, everyone came out. We were all getting paid….a bit.”
Channel 5 has been approached for comment.
Benidorm Is Murder will feature a plethora of guest celebrities including the likes of Denise Welch, Alistair McGowan and Tamzin Outhwaite.
Praising the show in the past, John added: “Benidorm is Murder is a gem of a show, filled with joy and humour, but there’s a balance of comedy and serious emotional weight to the stories, which is testament to the writing. We have a such a brilliant cast on this, everyone is pitch perfect for their roles, and I can’t wait for viewers to meet Carolina who was born to play Rosa.”
The One Show continues weeknights on BBC One from 7pm. Benidorm is Murder airs Thursday 30th July on Channel 5 from 9pm.