After Donald's clothes and a suicide note are found on a beach Gavin and Kenneth help Jacqueline bid him farewell. The British consul however suspects an insurance fraud. Due to a misunderstanding at a gladiatorial theme park Janice finds herself in the arena where she defeats all-comers. Troy arrives in Benidorm,a wealthy man after his father left him several houses and four hundred thousand pounds. Pauline celebrates a successful divorce,Liam declares his appreciation of his father and Madge opens her bar,publicly thanking the Garveys for their support whilst Mateo is exposed - literally - as a cheat with a wife and children. Most of the Brits head home,except Jacqueline,who has an appointment in Morocco.

When elegant Barbara Simmonds arrives Joyce is sure she is the hotel inspector who will give the Solana its fourth star so it is not a good idea for Joyce and Kenneth,angry because his salon has been closed for non-payment of rent,to start brawling in front of her. To compensate Joyce offers Mrs Simmonds free beauty treatment but of course she has been misinformed though fortunately she is able to bribe the real inspector. The Stewarts seek the help of the consul to see off Donald's heavy ex-cell mates but Mick has to admit failure when he tells Madge that all her - uninsured - tanning shops burned down ,though Michael still has faith in him.

The Dawsons are overjoyed to learn that Jodie has won a place at stage school - until they realize the cost. Fortunately Eddie comes through to help. Joyce reluctantly allows British consul Sir Henry to hold the Pride of Benidorm awards at the Solana, hosted by the irritating comic Sammy Valentino and finds both Monty and Sir Henry vying for her affections, leading her to make a decision. Joey and Tiger win the Hero award after their mountain rescue though the two Peter Andre tribute acts come to blows whilst Mateo finds himself the perfect flat-mates and Les is reunited with Liam. Kenneth and Crystal Hennessy-Vass both shine at the karaoke evening, rounding off an eventful evening and holiday week.

Joyce asks Sir Henry to cover while she is at her conference in Barcelona, while Neville steps into Les's shoes during the time he is back in the UK. Sam gets free tickets for the dinosaur park and Liam has a day off, giving him the perfect opportunity to address his childhood fear of dinosaurs. When Tiger and Joey hear about the free trip they decide that they want to get involved too, but end up being roped into being the entertainment for the park's visitors, with disastrous results.

In this episode, Sir Henry is still standing in for Joyce as the Solana is due to put on a psychic convention. Sam sees a chance to boost her income, but Psychic Sue becomes suspicious of her. Billy receives some life-changing advice from Uri Geller, but drives his family crazy with his new positive way of thinking. Meanwhile, Tiger and Rob decide that Joey's mathematical talents would come in handy for a profitable trip to the casino, and Pauline reveals that she is pregnant, but who is the father?

It's Joyce and Monty's wedding day, but all doesn't go to plan.

Kenneth goes all Shawshank after he is bricked in the Solana.

An inept Elvis impersonator tells Joyce the hotel is about to be sold whilst an airport strike prevents the Dawsons from returning home in time for Sheren and Billy's anniversary party. Fortunately Eddie meets an old friend who solves the problem whilst an unexpected announcement from Sam's boyfriend Angelo makes her realize how much Joey means to her. Joyce gets a further shock when she hears of Monty's new job but she has reckoned without his change of heart and they unite to foil Sir Henry.