Series 8

Season 8 · 2022 · 40 episodes

Episodes

1Episode 1We meet a new character, Aaron Lawrence, better known to his fans up and down Costa Del Sol as drag act 'Spice'. Aaron shares the secrets of dragging up with us.
2Episode 2We meet Colin Coco Brown - drag queen by night, loving husband, father and Animal Rescue Centre Boss by day. A property on their farm is revamped for the rental market.
3Episode 3We meet once more with Bambi and Jonnie as they share with us their new life in Huelva, where Jonnie gets a lovely surprise for his birthday.
4Episode 4We meet a new character-82-year-old Valley Girl Val, straight from Wales to the heart of the Costa del sol.
5Episode 5We meet up with Colin Coco Brown for our second visit of the week to him on his beautiful farm and animal rescue centre in the hills above Benidorm.
6Episode 6Tony and Claire Carey moved from the Costa Del Sol to a village on the Costa Blanca and show us around their new home.
7Episode 7We meet Tracey and Mike. They run two bars on the Costa Del Sol. The first bought from its original owner on an especially good night during a holiday four years ago.
8Episode 8We meet Joe and Jan, a couple of well-loved characters who have been married for 49 years and will be familiar to fans for their work running the Las Chance Animal Rescue Centre.
9Episode 9We meet new characters Dennis and Nestor, and we follow them during the planning of their wedding ceremony. We also catch up with series favourite Mel West.
10Episode 10We meet Louise and Ed, owners of their own catering company in the town of Sotogrande and follow them as they serve up traditional English Sunday roasts to their growing clientele.
11Episode 11We meet again with series favourites Bambi and Johnny. They've been busy since we last met them with a move along the Mediterranean to the beautiful, quiet coastal town of Huelva.
12Episode 12We meet with Johnny Diamond, who, as his name suggests, is an absolute geezer and prides himself on having more front than Brighton.
13Episode 13We meet sunchaser John Hamill, who runs the longest established British fish and chip shop on the Costa Del Sol six days a week. And on the seventh he sells bric-a-brac.
14Episode 14We meet couple Deb and Dave who traded in the delights of Essex for a home in a beautiful 'pueblo blanco' or traditional white village on a mountain overlooking the Mediterranean.
15Episode 15We meet up with 82-year-old Val Williams, originally from the valleys of Wales and now a Bargain loving Brit resident in Mijas on the Costa Del Sol.
16Episode 16We meet up again with Ding Dong Val, a sales lady with attitude who keeps the complexions of the Costa Blanca creamy and cute.
17Episode 17We meet Wayne and his partner Lisa. When he's not fixing computers, Wayne's a one-an Beatles tribute act, performing up and down the Costa del Sol.
18Episode 18We meet Louise and her partner Ed, who run a catering company in the beautiful town of Sotogrande on the Costa del Sol.
19Episode 19We meet a couple of new characters who are grafting hard in Spain to find their spot in the sun.
20Episode 20We meet East London baker Lee, who has transferred his skills to Benidorm, where he's offering a British alternative to traditional Spanish baked goods.
21Episode 21In this episode of this series of Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun, we meet children's party entertainer Natalie, who is striving to be the 'Queen of parties' on the Costa Del Sol.
22Episode 22Removals man Simon Duggan follows his dream of turning his photography 'side-hustle' into his main gig.
23Episode 23We meet Janette and her partner, Ray, who enjoy their new life in Spain after retiring from the UK 11 years ago. Janette now runs her candle and wax melts business from their home.
24Episode 24Looking back at some of the best bits of the series, we see best friends and neighbours Bambi Dhami and Johnny Weatherby return from their new home in Huelva.
25Episode 25We meet new characters Ellie and Jim who have just got married and also set up their brand-new café in Benidorm.
26Episode 26We meet climbing hostel owners Sam & Rich. They've a coach load of guests about to arrive. Giving them a 'mountain to climb' to get everything ready in time.
27Episode 27We catch up with ex-army officer Diane Findlay-Craig, hosting a black-tie function for a Benidorm charity very dear to her.
28Episode 28We catch up with Jojo Love and join her on a tour of her new home, discover all the money saving bargains she has been able to fill it with, and learn a little more about her.
29Episode 29We meet Bambi Dhami as she teaches new characters Peter the art of selling caravans on the Costa Del Sol. Peter knows she will be able to teach him a lot.
30Episode 30We meet expat Clint Valentine, who has swapped shoe sales for the Costa Del Sol. Clint films his boss falling from a horse she's training, breaking her back.
31Episode 31We meet Mark Ellis, one of Benidorm's top entertainers. We also meet Cumbrian lass Pat Earle, president of a local animal rescue charity.
32Episode 32We meet up again with drag artist Wayne, A.K.A Miss Levi, and husband Des, who are cooking up no less than 25 hearty meals to give to the local homeless community.
33Episode 33A retired realtor, Fiona now spends her time helping out her local dog charity. There's a cake sale fundraiser on the horizon, so she and friends are busy baking in the kitchen.
34Episode 34We meet up again with Yorkshire-born chip shop owner 'John the Fish'. He spends his week chopping, frying, battering and bantering with his cousin Jamie.
35Episode 35We meet up again with a young couple to tell their story of a brand-new child of the Costas. Their new baby is spending the first part of her life in an incubator.
36Episode 36We meet series favourite Colin 'Coco' Brown, who we usually see working hard at the animal rescue centre and farm he runs with his partner, Sebastian, and son, Hugo.
37Episode 37We meet new character Uncle Ron, Yorkshire expat, haulage contractor and now the owner of multiple bars around Benidorm. We follow his trials and tribulations.
38Episode 38Series favourites Tony and Michelle swapped Essex for a new life on the Costa Del Sol 13 years ago. They now run a business together supplying awnings and glass walls.
39Episode 39We meet up again with Cockney cheese mongers Deb and Dave, who bring a taste of Britain to their customers on the Costa Blanca.
40Episode 40We meet up with Tony and Claire as they enjoy a carefree day in the Spanish sun. With gold and some lunch at the 19th hole, threatened only by Tony's proud boasting.