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Mammoth announces Benton as Roy

Event 19 of 19 in Mark Benton’s career: television, film and theatre

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2 Nov 2026

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Television

Mammoth announces Benton as Roy

The BBC names Benton as Roy, a fellow teacher and new friend of Tony Mammoth, in the comedy’s third series. The five-part series is announced for early 2027, without an exact premiere date.

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Mammoth series three: first lookCompany statement · BBC

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Mammoth series three: first look BBC

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