Mark Benton has made a huge success out of failure. He has played a string of much-loved losers in productions such as Early Doors ... Wayne's world has collapsed. His wife has left him, taking ...

Comic actor Mark Benton is playing it straight ... for ITV1 last year and the cult successes of Early Doors and Catterick for the BBC, Mark Benton is riding high at the moment.

Landlord Ken has been left by his wife (for his best friend), but lives with his adopted daughter Melanie and mother Jean. He is assisted at the bar by reliable Tanya. The regulars in the pub include ...

Vic Reeves is teaming up with Teessider Mark ... Vic's wife of 18 years Nancy Sorrell is also part of the cast. Mark, who was born in Guisborough and is known for his roles as Eddie in Early Doors ...