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Series 1 (2007)

1. Episode One

First Broadcast: Thu 1st February 2007

We meet the holiday makers who have just arrived at the Benidorm resort. With dysfunctional families, middle-aged swingers and bickering couples it's sure to be a holiday they'll never forget.

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2. Episode Two

First Broadcast: Thu 8th February 2007

After the shock revelation about Chantelle's pregnancy, the guests can find little else to talk about.

Martin and Kate take a trip into the resort centre, where they have a traumatising experience.

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3. Episode Three

First Broadcast: Thu 15th February 2007

Kelly, a member of the Solana staff tells Donald and Jacqueline that she is engaged to the sexy waiter Mateo. Maeto is then seen flirting with Kate.

Having now got over the shock of Chantelle having a baby, Janice begins to bond with her daughter. Geoff and his mother do a duet at the karaoke.

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4. Episode Four

First Broadcast: Thu 22nd February 2007

Martin is happy now that his marriage is back on track but Kate feels guilty as she was too drunk to remember what happened the night before.

Janice becomes jealous when Suzie, the girl Mick met when buying flip flops sings karaoke, assuming she is singing to Mick.

Madge accidentally gives Donald and Jacqueline the impression that she is a swinger.

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5. Episode Five

First Broadcast: Thu 1st March 2007

A pub quiz at the hotel reveals The Oracle's competitive side. Kate discusses her marriage problems with Madge. Donald tries to salvage Troy and Gavin's relationship.

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6. Episode Six

First Broadcast: Thu 8th March 2007

The Oracle confesses to his mum that he feels the time has come to stop going on holiday with her, and Martin tells Kate that he was actually pleased she slept with Mateo. Meanwhile, the Garveys celebrate winning the quiz at the beach.

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Series 2 (2008)

1. Episode One

First Broadcast: Fri 28th March 2008

Everybody's back at the Solanas for more sun, sangria and swinging - including Madge's new boyfriend Mel, Didsbury's answer to Julio Iglesias.

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2. Episode Two

First Broadcast: Fri 4th April 2008

Instead of escaping from the resort, Martin and Kate find themselves babysitting Telle's baby, Coolio. Mel abandons the idea of having a go at 'Wuthering Heights' at the karaoke night, and asks a question that shocks everyone especially Madge.

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3. Episode Three

First Broadcast: Fri 11th April 2008

Janice tries to convince Madge not to agree to a wed a man they have only known for five minutes. Meanwhile an arm-wrestling match organised by The Oracle and his mum turns into Fight Club, offering some a chance to settle old scores.

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4. Episode Four

First Broadcast: Fri 18th April 2008

Everyone, apart from The Oracle and Telle (who strike up an unlikely friendship), head off on a free trip to a bullfight. But they all soon discover that there's no such thing as a free trip in Benidorm!

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5. Episode Five

First Broadcast: Fri 25th April 2008

Mateo tries to get back with his old flame, Kelly. Unfortunately Kelly's mother Sylvia is in town and she doesn't suffer fools gladly.

Madge accuses Sylvia of messing with her man and a slanging match leads to their squaring up in their mobility chairs for a terrifying Western-style shoot out around the pool.

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6. Episode Six

First Broadcast: Fri 2nd May 2008

Janice and Mick try to make Madge and Mel have second thoughts about their wedding - but Janice says the wrong thing to Madge and she and Mel snub The Garveys.

To make things worse for Janice, Mick has forgotten their wedding anniversary and to make herself feel better Janice enjoys the attentions of Jack, a handsome young admirer, rather too much. Donald and Jacqueline help Kelly to get her own back on Mateo in their own special way.

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7. Episode Seven

First Broadcast: Fri 9th May 2008

Martin is worried as Kate has checked out and taken her suitcase. But he thinks she may have popped out to the shops.

Gavin's mother Dorothy turns up unexpectedly but doesn't stay around very long. Jack, Janice's admirer, also turns up but outstays his welcome. Telle and The Oracle have a big date though drink leads to some confusion over who is a virgin. Everyone is invited to Mel and Madge's wedding on the beach.

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8. Episode Eight

First Broadcast: Fri 16th May 2008

After Mel and Madge's romantic evening stroll on the beach is very rudely interrupted, what is supposed to be the most memorable day of their life proceeds to become memorable for all the wrong reasons.

Mick's last ditch attempt to dissuade Mel from the wedding brings about a revelation from Mel. Kate also has some unexpected news for Martin. Mel and The Oracle go head to head (or rather toe to head) once again but this time with disastrous consequences. Mick has another run in with the law but this time it's the Spanish Police!

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