Sitcom★ New
Duration
30 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 5 of 6

Quick Summary

Mick compels his family to take part in a pub quiz offering a large cash prize, only for the Oracle to become hostile when the Garveys claim the jackpot ahead of him. Meanwhile, Kate confides in Madge about Martin’s infertility.

About This Program

The episode is a self‑contained instalment of a television programme centred on Mick and his family. In this particular story Mick drags his relatives into a local pub quiz that promises a sizeable cash prize, setting the stage for a competitive showdown. Mick’s insistence pushes the whole family into the trivia contest, where the stakes quickly rise. When the Garveys – another team – manage to clinch the jackpot before Mick can, the Oracle, who had been overseeing the game, turns hostile and begins to act nasty towards the Garveys. The tension escalates as Mick’s ambitions clash with the unexpected victory of the rival team. Meanwhile, a quieter but equally significant moment unfolds as Kate confides in Madge, revealing that Martin is dealing with infertility. This personal disclosure adds a layer of emotional depth to the episode, juxtaposing the outward competition with an intimate family issue. The episode therefore weaves together the high‑energy drama of a cash‑filled quiz night with the quieter, more personal struggles within Mick’s family, highlighting both the external pressures of winning and the internal challenges they each face.

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Benidorm broadcasts on That's TV (MCR) at 9:00pm, Sunday, 8 February 2026.

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Production Details

Runtime30 mins