Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun — Season 8

Aired 11 April 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 12 April 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 13 April 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 14 April 2022 • 60 min

We meet a new character-82-year-old Valley Girl Val, straight from Wales to the heart of the Costa del sol.

Aired 15 April 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 18 April 2022 • 60 min

Tony and Claire Carey moved from the Costa Del Sol to a village on the Costa Blanca and show us around their new home.

Aired 19 April 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 20 April 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 21 April 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 22 April 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 25 April 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 26 April 2022 • 60 min

We meet with Johnny Diamond, who, as his name suggests, is an absolute geezer and prides himself on having more front than Brighton.

Aired 27 April 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 28 April 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 29 April 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 2 May 2022 • 60 min

We meet up again with Ding Dong Val, a sales lady with attitude who keeps the complexions of the Costa Blanca creamy and cute.

Aired 3 May 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 4 May 2022 • 60 min

We meet Louise and her partner Ed, who run a catering company in the beautiful town of Sotogrande on the Costa del Sol.

Aired 5 May 2022 • 60 min

We meet a couple of new characters who are grafting hard in Spain to find their spot in the sun.

Aired 6 May 2022 • 60 min

We meet East London baker Lee, who has transferred his skills to Benidorm, where he's offering a British alternative to traditional Spanish baked goods.

Aired 9 May 2022 • 60 min

In 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.

Aired 10 May 2022 • 60 min

Removals man Simon Duggan follows his dream of turning his photography 'side-hustle' into his main gig.

Aired 11 May 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 12 May 2022 • 60 min

Looking 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.

Aired 13 May 2022 • 60 min

We meet new characters Ellie and Jim who have just got married and also set up their brand-new café in Benidorm.

Aired 16 May 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 17 May 2022 • 60 min

We catch up with ex-army officer Diane Findlay-Craig, hosting a black-tie function for a Benidorm charity very dear to her.

Aired 18 May 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 19 May 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 20 May 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 23 May 2022 • 60 min

We meet Mark Ellis, one of Benidorm's top entertainers. We also meet Cumbrian lass Pat Earle, president of a local animal rescue charity.

Aired 24 May 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 25 May 2022 • 60 min

A 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.

Aired 26 May 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 27 May 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 30 May 2022 • 60 min

We 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.

Aired 31 May 2022 • 60 min

We meet new character Uncle Ron, Yorkshire expat, haulage contractor and now the owner of multiple bars around Benidorm. We follow his trials and tribulations.

Aired 1 June 2022 • 60 min

Series 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.

Aired 2 June 2022 • 60 min

We meet up again with Cockney cheese mongers Deb and Dave, who bring a taste of Britain to their customers on the Costa Blanca.

Aired 3 June 2022 • 60 min

We 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.