Mark Benton’s career: television, film and theatre

The BBC’s November 2026 announcement names Benton as Roy in Mammoth’s third series, planned for early 2027. His recent television work also includes Patience and Smoggie Queens.

1. 2 Nov 2026Mammoth announces Benton as Roy
2. May 2026Smoggie Queens returns for a second series
3. 6 Feb 2026Patience is renewed after its second-series launch
4. 16 Oct 2025Shakespeare & Hathaway secures a sixth series
5. 7 Jan 2025Patience introduces DCI Calvin Baxter
6. Nov 2024Smoggie Queens begins its broadcast run
7. 24 Sep 2024Shakespeare & Hathaway begins filming series five
8. 25 Feb 2022Cyrano reaches its listed release date