Sherrie Hewson, Jake Canuso and Shane Richie were among the stars who stepped out in London to celebrate the 10th birthday of Benidorm.

Claire Sweeney and Nigel Havers – who will both appear in the new series – were also among the celebrities at the Mayfair Curzon to help mark the milestone.

Claire SweeneyClaire Sweeney (Matt Crossick/PA)

First screened in 2007, ITV’s Benidorm has been a hit with viewers and has won numerous accolades over the years, including two National TV Awards.

The 10th series will see comedy duo Hale & Pace join as undercover detectives investigating Tim Healy’s character Les/Lesley.

Nigel Havers Nigel Havers (Matt Crossick/PA)

Richie is back for four episodes reprising his role as lively entertainer Sammy Valentino and John Challis becomes a series regular with his character Monty Staines.

Newcomers to the series include Laila Zaidi who plays Cyd, the new girlfriend of Rob Dawson and Julian Moore-Cook who plays Joey’s mate Callum.

Guest stars include Sweeney, Havers, Mark Heap, Holly Johnson and Bobby Ball.

Holly Johnson Holly Johnson (Matt Crossick/PA)

Show creator Derren Litten said: “When I wrote the first script of Benidorm I had no idea it would change my life so dramatically over the next 10 years.

Les DennisLes Dennis (Matt Crossick/PA)

“I am so grateful to our fans and to ITV for giving Benidorm the best possible home we could hope for. Here’s to the next 10 years!”