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In the first episode of the Spanish‑set sitcom, David and Amy Pearce travel to Spain for their second honeymoon, hoping for a relaxing break. Their plans quickly shift when David catches the eye of a fellow holidaymaker, hinting at potential complications.

Viva Espana is the opening instalment of a sitcom that takes place in Spain. Classified as a programme of the episode genre, it introduces viewers to a comedy series set against a Spanish holiday backdrop. The title signals the setting, and the format follows the conventions of a television episode, establishing the tone and location for the stories that will follow. As the series opener, it establishes the Spanish setting and introduces the main characters who will feature throughout the run. The narrative centres on David and Amy Pearce as they arrive in Spain for what they describe as their second honeymoon. Their arrival marks the beginning of the episode’s action, and shortly after they settle in, David finds himself noticed by another holidaymaker. This encounter forms the core of the plot, creating a situation where the Pearces’ romantic getaway is interrupted by an unexpected attraction, and the holidaymaker’s interest creates a comedic tension. The episode therefore serves to lay the groundwork for the series, presenting the Pearces as a couple on a repeat vacation and introducing a third party whose interest in David adds a layer of complication. By situating the story in a Spanish holiday environment, the programme sets up the dynamics that will drive subsequent episodes, while keeping the focus on the immediate events of this first outing. The interaction hints at future storylines, anchoring the show’s premise in this initial Spanish setting.