Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun

20164 series
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Following Brits who have relocated to popular holiday destinations. In their search for sun, fun and low costs, the characters featured on the show reveal why they have chosen to move abroad. In the Costa del Sol, Jo and Jan were so impacted by the lives of homeless dogs that they have set up their own rescue shelter, but it needs sixty thousand euros a year to stay open. Sixty kilometres inland lives retired Yorkshire policewoman Sas, who has brought her beloved chip pan with her, but needs to sell enough shoes on her market to be able to afford her car repairs.

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John juggles birthday fun with demolition disruptions at his chippy. Debbie starts her will-writing business, while Tony and Michelle take a rare day off to picnic and face Michelle's fear of heights

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Dave battles the bulge before baby day, Troy plans a special send-off for Grandma Tammy, and we revisit Paula's bottomless brunch and tug-of-war to keep her bar afloat. Will everyone's plans pay off?

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Chunkz swaps singing for sizzling with a new BBQ business. Su and Grazie bid farewell to foster dog Ava. Bambi and Johnny stretch a 50-euro budget for caravan staging. Can they pull it all off?

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Gill swaps coach tours for goat farm trips to boost her B&B. Shani plans birthday surprises for Laurie. Will and Steve swap drag for salsa steps. Will they dance in sync or slip up?

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Andy plans a surprise for Becky as they find their wedding spot in Benidorm. Ian hosts his first magical mystery tour in Malaga. Colin prepares to welcome a big pig named Margaret. Will it all work...

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Chefs Mark and Terri test a new cooking class. Susie battles floods to keep 170 dogs safe. Beckii and Simon plan a birthday bash for miracle son Huntley after working 4 jobs to make it happen.

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Debbie and Jude swap singing for DIY. Nigel leads a fancy dress parade tour in Benidorm. Ellie and Jim move in and launch a British cafe. Will everyone's plans come together in sunny Spain?

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Lorrain raises funds for her cat rescue, Troy tests a moving business idea, and Aaron swaps drag for a no-wig Elton John show. Will their sunny Spanish ventures succeed or stall?

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Ant surprises a 96-year-old friend, Wilma's bar staff learn to shake up drinks fast, and chip shop cousins John and Jamie test their competitive spirit in a mini Olympics - will sunny Spain see the...

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Singer Laura Elen starts to plan the biggest day of her Spanish life - getting married! With just six months to go, she needs to get planning, starting with the florist.

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Singer Nikki G prepares for an emotionally-charged performance after losing her performance partner Stevie and raising 1500 euros for a cancer charity in his honour. But Nikki's dancers are running...

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Tribute singer Paige takes on her most ambitious fitness challenge to date - her first ever half marathon. Meanwhile, dog rescuer Susie searches for homes for seven abandoned puppies.

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Sunshine Radio presenter Simon juggles early mornings and late nights as he swaps the studio for the stage, performing as Elvis and Frank Sinatra on the Costa Blanca.

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Caravan sales queen Bambi races to organise a beach-themed birthday bash for her best friend Jojo on the Costa del Sol, while Diane and Jim host a British Legion fundraiser in Benidorm.

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Former lorry driver Shane has big plans for his Costa Del Sol bar with his ex Chrissy. Meanwhile, Paul takes on a big catering job for a venue's 20th anniversary in Benidorm.

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Love is in the air as DJ Jessie goes on a blind date, while finance pro Andrea has big, new money-making plans, working on building a venue to host events and functions.

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Mike and Yvonne, who share their thrifty food adventures online, are on a mission to lose weight, while dog groomer Jodie is training her new apprentice Ellie.

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Scuba instructor Louise dives for her dream, entertainer Andy hopes his Benidorm career takes flight, and we catch up with cheese entrepreneurs Deb and Dave.

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On the Costa del Sol, show bar owners Andrea and Paul take on a new challenge in an attempt to draw in a younger crowd, while chip-shop owner Caroline settles into her new apartment.

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Novice caravan salesman Ant starts a new life on the Costa del Sol, Kiki battles the blues, Kaye opens a pet superstore, and Beckii and Simon face a new family challenge.

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Jojo and Bambi weigh a big risk for their caravan venture, Mark and Lisa squeeze in Benidorm fun before Brexit rules kick in, and tribute singer Ben swaps Gary Barlow for Neil Diamond.

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Carol pushes for big takings at her charity shop, Nigel hopes for a flawless gig, and we revisit Paul as he continues to expand his new barbecue venture. Can they all hit their targets?

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Matt and Andy trial their bar's first family Halloween event, Wayne and Lisa hunt for a dream home, and Alex rallies Pearly Kings and Queens for charity.

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Paula hunts for a lucky break in Benidorm, animal rescuer Marina has her hands full and worries about new pup Panda, and expats Danny, Kieron and Gary reflect on their bar ventures.

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Val races to prep her Halloween disco, Adrian and Debbie hope their Turaco finds love, Paige performs for care-home residents, and Frank makes a big sacrifice for charity.

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Kaye and Graham gamble on half-price breakfasts to revive their bar, Val marks her first anniversary with Richard, and Jojo reflects on starting her Brit-food delivery venture.

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Chip shop owner Caroline races against time to redecorate her business in the heart of Benidorm's old town. But with only a day before she turns the fryers back on, it's a tough task.

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Benidorm double act Will and Steve prepare to return to the stage after a hiatus. Will their crucial comeback performance run smoothly so that Will Sparkle still sparkles?

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At the rescue centre, animal re-homer Colin, who has a busy second career as a drag artist, puts potential volunteers through their paces with a series of farm related tests.

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The Truscott family continue renovations at their hotel. And with invited guests expecting a lavish launch for the new leisure facility, will everything be ready before they arrive?

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John, who works 80 hours a week, takes a well-earned break on a family excursion to a bird sanctuary. But he must also face his fear of heights, travelling by cable car.

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Singer Paige prepares for one of her most important gigs yet, hoping to impress with her recently launched tribute to pop diva Lady Gaga.

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Mum-of-two Kayleigh teams up with two friends to start their own girl group - and in just a few days they have their biggest gig so far, performing at a wedding.

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It's a big day for dog rescuers Paul and Mick - they've organised a dog walk where potential adopters can spend time with some of their rescued residents before offering them a home.

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Marbella belle Lynda prepares to throw a charity lunch for 50 glamorous grannies and grandpas, with a menu of Spanish tapas, plus a quiz to help encourage attendees to mingle.

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Local legend Rocking Johnny is on a crusade to raise money for the flood victims of Valencia, challenging himself to write, record and perform a brand new song in front of 200 people at a charity gig.

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Suzanna prepares a special charity show to repay the help she once received, but heavy rain threatens the dress rehearsal. Meanwhile, Andy and Joanna battle new tech at a packed bar.

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Lisa and Mark search for bargain fixes to keep their motorhome on the road, Michelle scrambles to sort her Kylie costume before a big gig, and John readies to retire his market stall.

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Chef Mark juggles his growing Meals on Wheels deliveries with running his bar.

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Chip shop owner John races to sell his remaining stock before closing for the season in an epic fry-up, while Val tries to reclaim her sales crown by going viral with her makeup tutorials.

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Kirstie rushes to get her holiday home guest-ready and assemble a vital flat-pack table to protect her rental licence, while Simon tackles his first paid photo shoot.

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Singer Gaynor gets ready for a big comeback gig as a country music act but she's under pressure with her vocal chords and warming up for her partner's Liam Gallagher tribute act.

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After years performing as solo singer, Kayleigh's started her own girl group and today they have their first paying performance, a wedding gig. With 100 guests, the pressure's on.

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We visit Jenny, who turned to art therapy following a heart attack. Today she wants to spread the calming impact of art on children at her pebble decorating workshop.

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Line dancing teacher Nigel throws a beauty spa party with homemade avocado treatments. But will the partygoers leave with a youthful glow or a sour taste?

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Colin 'Coco' Brown is a drag queen by night and runs his own animal rescue centre by day. Today he's preparing to wave adios to two of his rescued residents: ponies Tony and Bunny.

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In Alcalali, the hills are alive with ukeleles as former firefighters-turned-budding popstars Jo and Pete prepare for their first-ever paid gig with their band, The Jukes.

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It's a big day for retired expat Jack who's organised a World War II-themed singalong, hoping to raise 1000 Euros for the Poppy Appeal to mark Remembrance Day.

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Rural hostel owners Sam and Rich prepare for another day of fundraising. Their home also houses an animal rescue charity - and looking after rescued residents is a costly affair.

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