'I think the great British holiday is due to make a comeback!' announces Mark in the final episode of the series. 'We discovered aeroplanes and Spain and cheap holidays abroad... but we've done that now!' he argues.
From bingo to barbecues, nobody does a holiday quite like Mark Jenkins, and even when he does venture abroad he has to take his Union Jack with him and plant it on the beach.
In Torquay it's nearing the end of the summer season and to make the most of the clear blue skies Mark decides to throw one more barbecue pool party. In true British style, the weather has other ideas and the heavens are about to open...
'It's liquid sunshine... what's a British barbecue without a soggy hotdog?' declares Mark. 'What makes us British unique is our sense of humour. We can laugh in the face of adversity,' he adds.
Like any other British seaside proprietor, Mark is worried about what will happen when the peak season is over. Seven months ago he ran into financial trouble when he bought the Grosvenor and it's been an uphill struggle since then.
'This hotel has caused me a lot of problems. I've lost my home, my marriage and my car. I could put up with losing my home, I could just about put up with losing my wife, but I'm really upset I lost my Bentley.'
Now living in one of his hotel bedrooms and working round the clock to keep the Grosvenor ticking over, Mark thinks it's time he rewarded himself by getting back his pride and joy, his Bentley: same colour, same number plate, but this time bought on hire purchase. This time he's determined to keep the car, whatever happens.
Checking into the hotel are Rose and Alan from Wales, who spent their honeymoon in Torquay 35 years ago. Now they are returning with their granddaughter to relive some old memories.
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Channel 4
Sun 19 Feb 2012
'I think the great British holiday is due to make a comeback!' announces Mark in the final episode of the series. 'We…
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
- 26 days left
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Channel 4
Sun 12 Feb 2012
'I would sell the hotel on three things: location, entertainment and food,' says Grosvenor manager Mark. He's come up…
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
- 19 days left
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Channel 4
Sun 05 Feb 2012
Romance is in the air as two loved-up couples check into the Grosvenor.
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Channel 4
Sun 29 Jan 2012
'Stack 'em high and sell 'em cheap' is Mark's business philosophy, and packing the Grosvenor with coach parties paying…
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
- 5 days left
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Channel 4
Sun 15 Jan 2012
It's the middle of the summer season and temperatures and tempers are rising at The Grosvenor.
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
- 26 days left
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Channel 4
Sun 19 Feb 2012
'I think the great British holiday is due to make a comeback!' announces Mark in the final episode of the series. 'We…
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
- 26 days left
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Channel 4
Sun 12 Feb 2012
'I would sell the hotel on three things: location, entertainment and food,' says Grosvenor manager Mark. He's come up…
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
- 19 days left
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Channel 4
Sun 05 Feb 2012
Romance is in the air as two loved-up couples check into the Grosvenor.
- 12 days left
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Channel 4
Sun 29 Jan 2012
'Stack 'em high and sell 'em cheap' is Mark's business philosophy, and packing the Grosvenor with coach parties paying…
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
- 5 days left
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Channel 4
Sun 15 Jan 2012
It's the middle of the summer season and temperatures and tempers are rising at The Grosvenor.
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
- 26 days left
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Damson in Distress
Sun 05 Jun 2011
Trouble is brewing as manager Wayne clashes with his assistant, Marta. Marta was the acting manager until Wayne was…
- Includes some risque language and frisky behaviour
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Pillow Talk
Sun 29 May 2011
Relationships are under the spotlight at the Damson Dene.
- Includes some frank and risque language
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Do Not Disturb
Sun 22 May 2011
Mysterious forces are at work at the Damson Dene when one of the hotel's showers appears inexplicably occupied baffling…
- Includes tantrums and spicy language
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There's a Fly in My Soup
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The Damson Dene comes under attack from guests complaining about everything from the décor to the food and the…
- Includes some frank and risque language
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Bedlam and Breakfast
Sun 08 May 2011
On one night at the Damson Dene, the lives of staff and guests change forever.
- Includes some frank and risque language
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Kids Eat Free
Sun 01 May 2011
It's the school holidays and the Damson Dene is full to bursting with families and their young children. From reception…
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The Wedding
Sun 24 Apr 2011
Checking in to the Damson Dene in this second episode are Tom and Susanna, who arrive a couple of weeks before their…
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The Proposal
Sun 17 Apr 2011
Dan and Liz, a happy young couple from Essex, check in to the Damson Dene for a quiet break. What Liz doesn't know is…
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