History Series / Benidorm

* AssShove: All but stated outright that this was how Jacqueline smuggled various items [[spoiler: into prison for Donald]] including magazines, money, and a [[UpToEleven George Foreman grill]]. Though not in her ass.

* ThePollyanna: Regardless of how insane or {{Squick}}-inducing the situation gets, Donald and Jacqueline will always be cheerful and upbeat about it. Donald even looks back at [[spoiler: his time in prison]] with a positive attitude. Until [[spoiler: his personal “Mr Big” (an armed robber named Lenny Chapman)]] arrives at the Solana.

* OneSteveLimit: Extremely narrowly maintained. Mel Harvey marries Madge Garvey.

* TheBusCameBack: A number of characters return either in guest appearances or full time after being PutOnABus including Geoff, Noreen, Martin, and Janey.

* ButForMeItWasTuesday: Kate had a fling with Mateo in Series 1, a decision she bitterly regrets. On his second attempt in the next series, she [[PrecisionFStrike viscerally and unambiguously rejects his initial advance]]. Since he is [[ReallyGetsAround such a serial shagger]] he doesn't actually remember her at all, and figures she's just hard to get. It's only when she gives him a good, hard slap around the chops (like she did shortly after sleeping with him the year before) that [[SubvertedTrope he remembers]].

* RealityEnsues: When Janice headbutts someone in the face, her immediate reaction is “Fucking hell that hurt”.

Currently, there have been 10 series and 2 specials.

Benidorm (2007-) is an award-winning British comedy-drama set in the well known Spanish resort of Benidorm after which the show is named, with an EnsembleCast. Broadcast by Creator/{{ITV}}.

* NeedAHandOrAHandjob : Hilariously played with with Mateo in series 4.

* IResembleThatRemark: Pauline has a trio of these in Series 4 Episode 6; She first asserts to Les that she is sober moments before collapsing, shortly afterwards says that she “certainly does not need a drink” before leaping on Jacqueline like a wild animal to steal her vodka and orange seconds later, and later bitterly says to Noreen that she makes it sound like she (Pauline) can't function without alcohol before diving into her bag for a discreet swig of mouthwash.

** Best illustrated by comparing the Series 1 and Series 7 finales. In the Series 1 finale, the Garveys visit the local beach, Michael suffers a PottyFailure in the hotel pool, and Martin and Kate deal with [[spoiler: the aftermath of her [[YourCheatingHeart sleeping with Mateo]]]]. In the Series 7 finale, [[spoiler: Mateo is held hostage by his shotgun-wielding mother-in-law.]]

* {{Adorkable}}: Liam

* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Amber. At the end of series 8, she was working at the Solana and going on a date with Rob. But she doesn't appear and isn't mentioned at all in series 9 or 10.

* AmazinglyEmbarrassingParents: Les/Leslie should count as one of these, but [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments Liam thinks overwise]].

* InnocentInnuendo: Madge confuses Beef Medallions with beef curtains. [[SpitTake Mick's reaction to this]] [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments is utterly hilarious.]]

* MushroomSamba: Chantelle deliberately [[InvokedTrope invokes this]] when she realizes that the diarrhoea pills Madge took from Brandy’s bag are actually ecstasy and [[UnsuspectinglySoused slips her one]]. IntoxicationEnsues and Madge subsequently [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments belts out “Up Up And Away” at the karaoke while high as a kite.]]

* ActionMom: [[spoiler: JANICE. Technically an action''grandmother''.]]

Currently, there have been 7 series and 2 specials.

* ActionMom: [[spoiler: JANICE. Technically a anction ''grandmother''.]]

* AmazinglyEmbarrassingParents: Les/Leslie should count as one of these, but [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming Liam thinks overwise]].

* InnocentInnuendo: Madge confuses Beef Medallions with beef curtains. [[SpitTake Mick's reaction to this]] [[CrowningMomentOfFunny is utterly hilarious.]]

* MushroomSamba: Chantelle deliberately [[InvokedTrope invokes this]] when she realizes that the diarrhoea pills Madge took from Brandy’s bag are actually ecstasy and [[UnsuspectinglySoused slips her one]]. IntoxicationEnsues and Madge subsequently [[CrowningMomentOfFunny belts out “Up Up And Away” at the karaoke while high as a kite.]]

* WeWantOurJerkBack: Happens retroactively in Series 6. When Madge [[spoiler: mistakenly believes that she has less than a month to live]], she becomes a much more caring, introspective, and generous person. Much to the surprise and worry of her family. She instantly snaps back when she discovers the truth, prompting Mick to note almost happily that “Madge is back”.

Benidorm (2007-) is an award-winning British comedy-drama set in the well known Spanish resort of Benidorm after which the show is named, with an EnsembleCast. Broadcast by {{ITV}}.

* ActionMom: [[spoiler: JANICE. Technically a BadassGrandma.]]
** [[spoiler: Also her mother Madge, making her a Badass Great-Grandma.]]

** In series 6, the Solana holds an [[ManVFood "Hombre Vs Food"]] competition.

* BritishAccents: Unsurprisingly, as the town the series is set in is almost entirely populated by tourists and expats even in RealLife.

* AcquiredSituationalNarcissism: Lesk. See TyrantTakesTheHelm

* RealityEnsues: When Janice headbutts someone in the face, her immediate reactions “Fucking hell that hurt”.

* AcquiredSituationalNarcissism: Les. See TyrantTakesTheHelm

* IResembleThatRemark: Pauline has a trio of these in Series 4 Episode 6; She first asserts to Les that she is sober moments before collapsing, shortly afterwards says that she “certainly does not need a drink” before leaping on Jacqueline like a wild animal to steal her vodka and orange seconds later, and later bitterly says to Noreen that she makes it sound like she (Pauline) can't function without alcohol before diving into her back for a discreet swig of mouthwash.