Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun - Season 8

The return of the documentary following Brits who moved to the Costa Blanca, Benidorm and Costa Del Sol inSpain, following Andrea as she goes on a strict weight-loss programme of beach exercise and careful dieting, helped and encouraged by husband Paul.

Colin and Sebastian renovate a property on their farm for the rental market, and in Benidorm, Anthony O'Connor sets up a new window cleaning business.

Bambi and Jonnie head out on a horse riding excursion for Jonnie's birthday, and Ciaran, Milla, Gary and Yvonne open a new bar in the Costa del Sol town of Benalmádena.

Cameras focus on 82-year-old Welsh valley girl Val, who goes on a walking tour with her friend Alan. They share the secrets of their beautiful home town of Mijas.

Cameras focus on Colin 'Coco' Brown, who owns a farm and animal rescue centre in the hills above Benidorm. In this edition, Colin rescues a miniature pony he calls Trooper.

Drag artist Colin `Coco" Brown hosts a group of paying visitors at his animal rescue centre, where the guests meet the resident horses, donkeys, peacocks and meerkats.

Tracey and Mike run two bars in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol, the first of them bought from its original owner on an especially good night during a holiday four years ago. Cameras follow them as they run back and forth between the two bars, keeping their clientele of Bargain Loving Brits happy, fed and watered.

Cameras focus on Joe and Jan, a couple of well-loved characters who have been married for 49 years and run the Last Chance Animal Rescue Centre, which cares for abandoned animals. Here, they bid farewell to the charity as they decide that it's time to hand over the reins. Plus, the lives of Louise and Ed, who run a catering business delivering healthy home-cooked meals.

Cameras follow Dennis and Nestor during the planning of their wedding ceremony. Plus, there is an update on Mel West, the Yorkshire-born dog groomer.

Cameras follow catering company owners Louise and Ed as they serve up traditional English Sunday roasts with a Spanish twist in the town of Sotogrande.

Bambi and Johnny settle into their new home in Huelva, while Ben introduces viewers to the world of Benidorm's tribute act circuit in his roles as a Gary Barlow impersonator.

Pat and her fellow animal-loving friends enjoy a fundraising quiz for the Busot Animal Rescue Concern, and new face Nilam invites a local photography club to her tranquil home.

Looking back at some of the best bits of programme, including sunchaser John working in his British fish and chip shop, and a visit to a rescue centre for donkeys.

A couple 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. They've set up there as cheesemongers, bringing the delights of British cheeses such as Cheddar, Stilton and Wensleydale to a passionate expat and increasing Spanish clientele.

Meeting up with Val, an 82-year-old originally from Wales, who is now a bargain-loving Brit living in Mijas on the Costa del Sol. Today, she's going to be making her way down a local valley on a zip wire, with her best friend Alan and a couple of other Brits with a combined age of 313 years. Cameras also follow restaurant owner Paula, her dog Piglet, flatmate Lisa and all the staff of the Mad Munk in Benidorm.

Cosmetics saleswoman Val has a new business venture, offering personalised delivery of presents to loved ones of expats' friends and family back in the UK.

Cameras follow Wayne, a one-man Beatles tribute act, and he performs up and down the Costa del Sol and also embarks on a new venture, setting up his own beer company.

Louise and Ed, who run a catering company in the town of Sotogrande on the Costa del Sol, prepare healthy dishes for a slimming boot camp at a beautiful villa.

Cameras focus on John and his cousin Jamie, who run La Parra, rumoured to be the longest established British fish and chip shop on the Costa del Sol.

Cameras focus on East London baker Lee, who has transferred his skills to Benidorm, where he is offering a British alternative to traditional Spanish baked goods.

Entertainer Natalie transforms a garden into a 10th birthday party paradise, while Beckii has a busy day lined up in her beauty salon and Colin has a new arrival on his home farm.

Simon Duggan follows his dream of becoming a professional photographer, while Sue and Rod at Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre deal with a visit from the vet.

Cameras focus on Janette and her partner Ray, who are enjoying their new life in Spain after retiring from the UK 11 years ago.

A look back at some of the best bits of the series, here featuring best friends and neighbours Bambi and Johnny who return from their new home in Huelva.

Cameras focus on Ellie and Jim, who have just got married and set up their new café in Benidorm.

Hostel owners Sam and Rich are preparing for a coachload of guests about to arrive after being closed for two years due to the pandemic.

Ex-army officer Diane hosts a black-tie function for a Benidorm charity very dear to her. Back on the Costa del Sol, Andy and Lynda try to tempt new customers to their restaurant.

Hostel owners Sam and Rich prepare to welcome a coach load of guests, and hairdresser Dennis invites cameras inside his salon to share the secrets of his trade.

Bambi teaches Peter the art of selling caravans on the Costa del Sol, and cameras also follow Chunkz, a chef who is now juggling fame and family life in the sun-kissed region.

Cameras follow Clint, who has swapped shoe sales in Hull for horse-whispering on the Costa del Sol, and also focus on new arrival Julie as she shares her impressions of Benidorm.

Cumbria native Pat is trying to drum up some extra cash for local animal rescue charity at a car boot sale, while Yorkshireman Phil is off for a lads' day out at the track.

Drag artist Wayne and his husband cook meals to give to the local homeless community, and also begin work on their next charitable project, refurbishing a womens' refuge centre.

Wedding planner Louise is working hard to dress a church for a couple's big day, and Fiona is busy baking cakes for a fundraising event for a local dog charity.

Cameras catch up with Yorkshire-born chip shop owner 'John the Fish', who spends his week chopping, frying, battering and bantering with his cousin Jamie.

Cameras catch up with young couple Beckii and Simon, whose new baby Reina was born 11 weeks early, and is spending the first part of her life in an incubator.

Alex takes her dog Elliott to a canine spa for some all-over grooming, while the programme catches up with Sue and the gang at the Marina Alta Breast Support charity.

Following new character Uncle Ron - Yorkshire expat, haulage contractor and now the owner of multiple bars around Benidorm, as he opens his latest bar.

A catch-up with series favourites Tony and Michelle, who swapped Essex for a new life on the Costa del Sol 13 years ago, and now run a business supplying awnings and glass walls.

A catch up with Cockneys Deb and Dave, who bring a taste of Britain to their customers on the Costa Blanca with their cheese shop, and cheese and wine parties.

Tony and Claire enjoy a carefree day in the Spanish sun, and there is a visit to the Mediterranean port of Benalmádena.