Johnny Vegas is to return to ITV sitcom Benidorm for its next series, along with actresses Crissy Rock and Elsie Kelly.

Comedian Johnny was last seen playing his character The Oracle in the third series but will make a comeback for series seven which goes into production this month.

Elsie's character Noreen sat out the most recent run of the show and Crissy (who plays Janey York) will return to the Solana resort after last appearing in series four.

Show favourites Sherrie Hewson (who plays Joyce Temple Savage), Tim Healy (Les/Lesley) and Jake Canuso (Mateo) will return to the show as usual.

ITV director of entertainment Elaine Bedell said: "After another successful run on screen we're thrilled that a new series is about to start shooting on location in Spain. We're equally pleased that some familiar faces from the Solana's past will be making a welcome return to the sunshine."