Benidorm

The Garvey family spends a day at the seaside, where Mick, short on money, becomes smitten with a con artist. Meanwhile, Martin confides to Kate that he believes her brief recent affair with Mateo has added excitement to their partnership.

The episode centres on the Garvey family’s day out at the seaside, presented as a light‑hearted programme that follows their usual antics in a beach setting. It’s billed simply as an episode of the series, with the setting providing the backdrop for the day’s events. During their coastal outing, the family’s finances become a focal point when Mick, who’s struggling with money, ends up being taken in by a scam. At the same time, Martin pulls Kate aside and mentions that he believes her recent fling with Mateo has added a fresh spark to their relationship, hinting at a shift in the couple’s dynamic. Mick’s cash‑strapped situation is highlighted by his susceptibility to the con, underscoring how his financial worries leave him vulnerable. The brief encounter with the swindler serves as a catalyst for the episode’s humour and the characters’ reactions to his misfortune. Meanwhile, Martin’s observation to Kate about her involvement with Mateo suggests that the brief romance has injected new energy into their partnership. His comment frames the fling not just as a side story but as something that has potentially revitalised the couple’s connection, rounding off the episode’s intertwining plot threads.