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Madge is getting ready for her wedding to Mohammed but after Mick and Michael find Mohammed in a sports bar, they think that he is not quite what he seems. Joyce believes that somebody in the hotel is giving negative stories about the Solana to the local press and she recruits Donald and Jacqueline to spy on the staff. A trick is played on Sam by Trudy and she convinces her that she had unprotected sex with Liam while she was drunk.

Swingers Donald and Jacqueline have a holiday visitor in the shape of Wink McAndrew who raises a few eyebrows amongst the holidaymakers. Kate finally plucks up the courage to tell Martin a few home truths whilst Gavin meets the new man in his life. Madge and Mel reveal a secret they've been hiding from The Garvey family that will change everyone's lives forever.

Joyce becomes convinced that new guest Mrs Simmonds is the hotel assessor, but her attempts to impress do not start smoothly when Mrs Simmonds witnesses Joyce evicting a furious Kenneth from his salon for late payment of rent. The hotel is also playing host to underworld figures Lennie and Neville, who gave Donald a hard time when he was in prison. Mick tells his family that all of the sunbed shops Mel left them have been destroyed by fire, and an angry Madge attacks him, before being denounced in turn by Michael. Can the family set aside their differences?

Pauline continues to drink permanently and everyone is looking forward to Eighties Night with guests Bananarama. Madge discovers that the lease on a bar could be coming and she has to decide whether she could live in Spain on her own. Kenneth takes Gavin out in an effort to try and cheer him up. Liam continues to attempt to win Natalie's heart but she is after Mateo. Mateo is talked by Leslie into going on a double date but nothing goes to plan. Bananarama end up finding an unexpected third member performing with them on stage.

It is the day of the grand re-opening of Blow 'n' Go, Liam decides that he has fallen in love, Donald and Jacqueline receive some sad news and a stag party arrives at the Solana.

Gavin has a new holiday companion; The Garveys can't find Madge, but do find Cilla Black; Mateo is introduced to his new colleague Les (aka Lesley); whilst Les's son Liam tries to spend time with girls Natalie and Sam.

Mick is unimpressed when his nice-but-dim brother Pete and his crotchety dad Stan arrive in Benidorm for Pete's stag party. Gavin thinks that Troy has dumped him so he agrees to a date with Emilio. Trudy comes up with a way to get intimate with Mateo, but her plans are scuppered by Les/Lesley. Donald takes Michael and Liam to see Jacqueline perform her erotic striptease at a local club.

Jodie's acting career gets a boost when she is accepted into stage school, but the high fees may be a problem, while Liam is back to visit his dad Les and is interested in a position at Blow & Go. Sir Henry asks Joyce if the Solana can host the Pride of Benidorm awards at short notice, but a double booking leads to a fight between two Peter Andre tribute acts and host Sammy Valentino starts causing trouble. Can a special star performance from Crystal save the day?

Mick manages to upset Janice on a trip to the waterfalls of Callosa leaving their relationship in the balance. Martin ends up running through the water naked when Brandy plays a joke on hm. Noreen starts to think that her son is gay.

New manager Joyce organises a dance competition for the guests and everyone is eager to take part. Rehearsals are supervised by her old flame Cyril Babcock, an ageing playboy whose impatience with the talentless contestants leads to a dance-off with Mateo. Kenneth hires an assistant for the salon, but her minimal knowledge of hairdressing and English leads to an unfortunate accident with her first client. Kenneth also tries to cheer up Gavin, who is missing Troy. Janice is shocked to see an old face at the pool bar, but he seems not to remember her. What is he playing at? And will Mick turn up in time to prevent a nasty scene?

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 lives - proceeds to become memorable for all the wrong reasons.

The British Olympic Synchronised Swimming team are in the local area to train, and Joyce has managed to persuade them to stay at the Solana. Hazel, the team's strict coach, is not impressed by the poor facilities, but agrees to Joyce's idea for a gala display in the hotel pool. Liam ends up escorting the girls on a sight seeing tour along the coast. Madge is keen on Mohammed, the son of a wealthy property developer who knew Mel and Mick and Janice are surprised when they find out that she wants to marry him. Liam is unable to stop the young swimmers joining an 18 -30 booze cruise.

Chaos reigns at the Solana Hotel as Mateo and Les find it hard to keep control. Les’s son Liam is now working as the hotel‘s handyman. Gavin and Noreen are not happy after showing up at the hotel and learning their luggage has been lost. Mateo ends up reluctantly coaches Liam in the art of chatting up pretty women. Kenneth and Gavin comfort lately widowed Jacqueline but they end up getting a nasty shock when they think they have seen the ghost of Donald. Joyce Temple-Savage, the new manager of the hotel, secretly watches everything that is going on as she is determined to see the hotel become four star.

When Joyce heads off on a mini-break leaving Les in charge, it is not long before he starts throwing his weight around. Barking orders, he sacks Mateo and the staff revolt.

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.

Concerns from the Blow and Go team and Sam for Liam's wellbeing leads to confusion when they fear he has joined a self-help group to confront his traumatic childhood.

Solana Group CEO Crystal Hennessy-Vass sweeps into the resort and takes Joyce out to lunch to announce that the staff budget is being cut by half - and Joyce is being replaced.

Jason Gallagher shows up at the hotel looking for some bar work. He manages to impress Joyce much to Mateo's annoyance. Clive Dyke discovers his daughter Bianca wandering through Alicante Airport looking upset. Tiger Dyke is able to persuade Michael to help him steal the hotel’s all inclusive wristbands and sell them in town.

The Garvey's get a bit of a shock when they discover that Mel's debt has been taken on by some gangsters. They find themselves attempting a very risky bet to pay off what they owe. Noreen's problems with Pauline continue as she's decided she wants to leave Benidorm early. Meanwhile, Liam is still stuck to Natalie's side, much to the annoyance of Sam.

When Baby Jesus contaminates the swimming pool with weedkiller, the guests have to be evacuated. Joyce hastily arranges a trip to the circus.

When The Oracle goes on a blind date he ends up being given the runaround. When Martin isn't around, Brandy tries to seduce Mateo. Mel tries to find the owner of Peacock Island so that he can talk to them about selling it him.

Gavin discovers that Troy is apparently cheating on him. The Oracle's tall tales get him in trouble with the police. Diana comes to help her recently conned son Martin but only succeeds in making him feel much, much worse. Mel and Madge end up taking to the stage at The Benidorm Palace.

Joyce is furious with Monty after a chaotic evening of magic, but a chance meeting with legendary entertainer Sammy Valentino might get him his job back. Meanwhile, Callum decides to go up-market and sets his sights on an older professional lady, and Eddie adds to the family discourse when he catches a glimpse of Cyd in the changing room next door. Elsewhere, Liam and Kenneth are not impressed with Jacqueline's latest old school business venture for Blow & Go, but it certainly seems to be pulling in the punters.

Sammy is excited after his comeback performance, and tries to persuade Monty that he is ready for an evening show - but an encounter with an obsessed fan gives him second thoughts. Meanwhile, Noreen senses the arrival of her twin sister Doreen, and Rob dashes to the airport to win back Cyd.

Eddie and Loretta seem to be getting on surprisingly well as they make secret plans for an anniversary party for Billy and Sheron back in the UK, but it looks as if the anniversary couple are making plans of their own. Meanwhile, the chips are down for Monty now that Joyce has sacked him, and he needs a job – fast. Things are not good for Kenneth either, as he wakes up in the Blow and Go after a big night out to find that the builders have inadvertently bricked him in the place!

Anticipation is in the air at the Solana as Joyce and Monty's big day has arrived; however, when things go awry at the wedding, Kenneth volunteers to save the day.

With Eddie and Loretta awaiting their grandson's arrival, Sheron and Billy learn the terrifying truth when Rob and Cyd finally check in to the Solana. The wedding party are also back at the Solana, but Kenneth is noticeably absent from the crowd having become lost at sea. But there is happy endings all round when Kenneth emerges from the waves with a thrilling tale to tell. However, what will he think of Stanley and all his dental instruments of torture in Blow & Go? Elsewhere, dim-witted regular Joey checks in, but instead of going with Tiger he has come with his new Irish friend Callum.

Tiger and Joey take a shine to new girl Amber, while Mateo is the odd choice to run a staff first-aid course. Eddie tries to make amends with Sheron after the near-drowning incident the day before, Kenneth could be in for a windfall after the death of his beloved Uncle Herbert, and Troy and Jacqueline come up with a plan to save the salon.

When Joyce appoints Monty as the new Entertainments Manager, he plans a magical evening!

When The Solana meat supplier lets Joyce down she turns to Lesley, who enlists Mateo. Mr Wu can’t help so what should they do? Joey and Tiger get some part-time work, and Jodie auditions for an advert. How is Troy keeping tabs on Kenneth & Liam?

As Noreen and Pauline return to the Solana, Pauline’s writer’s block disappears on finding her muse. Monty is worried about Sammy, but how can he lose ‘the fear’? Kenneth’s ongoing romantic troubles means he needs a wife, will Sam oblige? Cyd’s Dad flies in.

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.

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.

Mick breaks the news of Madge's diagnosis to the family. Michael reacts by heading to the beach with Tiger. Kenneth decides to go on a health drive. The hog roast goes badly wrong.

While Loretta takes Jodie back to the UK for her advert shoot, Rob tries to make use of her 5-star room, but the rest of the family have their own plans for its use.

Tiger and Joey go mountain-climbing and soon have a run in with a hiker who takes exception to their seemingly loutish behaviour. The situation worsens when they realise they've forgotten to bring any water. After Pauline's relapse, the Maltbys decide to cut their holiday short and take her home on the evening flight, while romance is in the air at the Solana with both Eddie and Rob landing themselves dates, and a stranger turns up at reception asking for Mateo.

Joyce is furious with Monty and Sam; can they get rid of Sammy? Meanwhile, Doreen decides to send Pauline's novel to publishers; time to meet Doreen's new boyfriend, then!

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.

Pauline is pregnant after an eventful murder mystery weekend - but who is the daddy? Cue the Oracle, who hones his sleuthing skills. Sir Henry is still standing in for Joyce.

The holidaymakers return to The Solana with a free week's holiday as compensation for last year's hostage situation. Martin's new girlfriend wants to have a good time and leave the complex. Mel wants Mick to help him open his new mobility shop but things don't go to plan.

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.

Joyce asks Sir Henry to step in while she is at the conference in Barcelona, and Les has asked Neville from the Geordie Bar to cover for him.

The Dawsons’ holiday starts with a bang when Eddie has an accident and Sheron’s fashion taste is put into question. An old inheritance puts a smile Kenneth’s face. Tiger and Joey are in a party mood as Sam, the new holiday rep, takes them under her wing.

Geoff stages an intervention when Pauline falls off the wagon, but not before she has drunkenly befriended young Jodie - who was left under the not-so-watchful eye of Eddie while Billy and Sheron went for breakfast. The Solana wristbands are replaced by a new ID card system, but the technicalities of the new process prove too complicated for Mateo and the staff, and Joyce goes on a date with her estate agent Monty.