S03 Episode 1
De-Lovely, Blackpool
The new series starts at the De-Lovely in Blackpool, where couple Stevie and Leigh offer the perfect marriage of 'burlesque and bacon'.
30 mins · Mon, 12 Mar 2012
S03 Episode 2
The Sandhurst Hotel, Cheshire
Second to host is Rowena Moore from The Sandhurst Hotel in Cheshire, where guests step back in time to the Edwardian era. But John and Debbie think the avocado bathroom dates from the 70s.
30 mins · Tue, 13 Mar 2012
S03 Episode 3
Red Box Guest House, Chippenham
Latest to host is Julie-Anne Barrow, who runs the no-frills Red Box Guest House from her family home in Chippenham. As Julie-Anne predicts, the shared bathroom causes a stink.
30 mins · Wed, 14 Mar 2012
S03 Episode 4
Friary Wood, Bath
The last to host are John and Debbie Fox from Friary Wood near Bath, who are hoping to impress with their luxurious home, spacious en-suite rooms, and an afternoon course in making cocktails.
30 mins · Thu, 15 Mar 2012
S03 Episode 5
Payment Day
The Bed and Breakfast owners meet for one last time to air their grievances, answer their critics and finally discover what they've been paid; there will be tears, recriminations and a dramatic walkout.
23 mins · Fri, 16 Mar 2012
S03 Episode 6
Les Chimeres
First to host is Lisanne Ashton, who runs the rustic rural Les Chimeres; Lisanne is l'amour with all things French, and as soon as the guests check in they're taken on a traditional truffle hunt.
23 mins · Mon, 19 Mar 2012
S03 Episode 7
Le Manoir
The second host in France is eccentric royalist Tony Horton and his Armenian wife Shou Shou, who provide an unusual mix of vinegar tasting and royal regalia at Le Manoir in the Dordogne.
23 mins · Tue, 20 Mar 2012
S03 Episode 8
Le Clos Rabelais
Wine-loving Shaun Baggs and partner Patrick Weaver, who run Le Clos Rabelais in central France, take their guests to a traditional French dance class.
23 mins · Wed, 21 Mar 2012
S03 Episode 9
Moulin de la Civiere
It's the turn of proud Brit George McGill and his wife Linda to offer the guests 'a little slice of England' at the Moulin de la Civiere in Brittany.
23 mins · Thu, 22 Mar 2012
S03 Episode 10
Payment Day
It's judgement day in France, and the group meet for the final time to settle some scores and find out what they've been paid.
23 mins · Fri, 23 Mar 2012
S03 Episode 11
Fountain's Court Holistic Health Hotel
The latest battle of the Bed and Breakfasts starts at Fountain's Court Holistic Health Hotel in Scarborough, where Helen Marriott offers guests a chance to "step off the planet."
23 mins · Mon, 26 Mar 2012
S03 Episode 12
The Whittington and Cat
Sue Perkins opens the doors to her bed and breakfast, The Whittington and Cat, which is also a pub; guests enjoy an afternoon of ice hockey, but over dinner there's much debate as to what Sue's breakfast might be.
23 mins · Tue, 27 Mar 2012
S03 Episode 13
The Saba Hotel
The third to host is Khurram Saba, owner of the Saba hotel in London, where his guests expect big city chic, exotic food, and definitely not fish and chips for dinner.
23 mins · Wed, 28 Mar 2012
S03 Episode 14
The Bower Inn
It's the final visit of the contest, hosted by Candida Leaver and Peter Starling of The Bower Inn, Bridgwater -- where the group activity is willow weaving.
23 mins · Thu, 29 Mar 2012
S03 Episode 15
Payment Day
The bed and breakfast owners get together for the last time to air their grievances, challenge their critics and discover what they've been paid.
23 mins · Fri, 30 Mar 2012
S03 Episode 16
Vista Del Torcal
This time the competition is in Spain, as four sets of British ex-pats battle for the title of best value B&B; at Vista Del Torcal in the Andalucian Mountains, twenty-somethings Ben Eyre and Anna Chalu welcome their guests.
23 mins · Mon, 2 Apr 2012
S03 Episode 17
Hotel La Tartana
Hosts welcome guests to the Costa Tropicale and organise a cooking class for the group, only for guest Martyn Watson to reveal that he is a qualified chef.
23 mins · Tue, 3 Apr 2012
S03 Episode 18
The Queens Hotel
Julia Grant's level of cleanliness as host at The Queens Hotel in Benidorm doesn't impress the guests, but their stay ends on a high note after everyone participates in the nightly drag revue.
23 mins · Wed, 4 Apr 2012
S03 Episode 19
Almond Tree Villa
The final hosts of the week are Alastair Smith and Martyn Watson, owners of gay-friendly and clothing optional Almond Tree Villa near Lorca.
23 mins · Thu, 5 Apr 2012
S03 Episode 20
Payment Day
With quite a lot of resentment, the bed and breakfast owners have their final chance to question their critics, find out what they've been paid and who has won.
23 mins · Fri, 6 Apr 2012
S03 Episode 21
The Kings Head and Queens Jules
This latest competition opens in Suffolk, where hosts Tim and Jules Anderson offer guests a 21st century party in a 17th century building.
23 mins · Mon, 9 Apr 2012
S03 Episode 22
Hotel Continental
Poetry and erotic art are all part of the fun during this stay in Harwich at Gordon and Blossom Hoyles' Bed and Breakfast.
23 mins · Tue, 10 Apr 2012
S03 Episode 23
Llanerch Vineyard
On the third night of the competition, young Welshman Ryan Davies has to cope with an unwelcome crisis at his five-star B&B in south Wales; he still manages to impress, particularly with his spread of land and own selection of wines.
23 mins · Wed, 11 Apr 2012
S03 Episode 24
Whitehall Hotel
After touring a paint factory and clashing over previous feedback, guests at Neil and Tracy's Whitehall Hotel in Lancashire end their stay in stony silence over breakfast.
23 mins · Thu, 12 Apr 2012
S03 Episode 25
Payment Day
Conflict continues as the competitors meet for the last time to confront their critics and find out what they've been paid.
23 mins · Fri, 13 Apr 2012
S03 Episode 26
Oakfield Lodge Guest House, Peak District
Mother and son Lorraine and Spencer Birtwistle are first to host this time at their guest house near the Peak District. And things get off to a racing start with some Scalextrix. Spencer's enthusiasm is initially viewed as that of 'a big kid', until he overindulges on the wine at dinner.
30 mins · Mon, 16 Apr 2012
S03 Episode 27
Aphrodites Boutique Hotel, Lake District
With their set of themed rooms Will and Lynn Howarth are sure they have something for everyone at their pool and spa hotel in the Lake District. However, Spencer and Lorraine aren't happy that there are no twin rooms available. It looks like an afternoon of water aerobics manages to relieve the tension until the hosts receive their feedback and suspect 'a bit of game-playing'.
30 mins · Tue, 17 Apr 2012
S03 Episode 28
Orme Court Hotel, Wales
Paul and Jeanette Smith's traditional Orme Court Hotel in Llandudno causes a set of mixed reviews as a string of 'petty' criticisms upset the hosts.
30 mins · Wed, 18 Apr 2012
S03 Episode 29
Fallowfield Hotel and Restaurant, Oxfordshire
An afternoon of falconry and a seven-course taster menu impress the guests at Anthony and Peta Lloyd's accomodation in Oxfordshire. But final feedback is mixed.
30 mins · Thu, 19 Apr 2012
S03 Episode 30
Payment Day
It's the final day and the bed and breakfast hosts gather for one last time to find out how much they've been paid; unfortunately, some of the hosts find their emotions running away with them.
23 mins · Fri, 20 Apr 2012
S03 Episode 31
Sea Verge Hotel
Husband and wife Tony and Chris Fulbrook offer their guests a home away from home at the Sea Verge Hotel in Paignton on the English Riviera.
23 mins · Mon, 18 Jun 2012
S03 Episode 32
Portcullis Hotel
Things get off to a rocky start for mother and daughter Christine and Jenna Hale, who run The Portcullis Hotel in Chipping Sodbury.
23 mins · Tue, 19 Jun 2012
S03 Episode 33
Orchid Hotel
It's all Balinese, boasting and boxing as the guests arrive at the Orchid Hotel in Bournemouth, run by entrepreneur Andy Scott.
23 mins · Wed, 20 Jun 2012
S03 Episode 34
Orles Barn
Husband and wife Richard and Kelly Bailey are the proud owners of the five-star Orles Barn bed and breakfast in Ross-on-Wye.
23 mins · Thu, 21 Jun 2012
S03 Episode 35
Payment Day
It's decision day -- and four proud B&B owners have some scores to settle before one is crowned this week's winner.
23 mins · Fri, 22 Jun 2012
S03 Episode 36
Harmony
Dutch couple Hans MacDaniel and Monica Van Der Meij hope to wow their guests at the musically-themed Harmony Bed and Breakfast in Torquay, on the English Riviera.
23 mins · Mon, 25 Jun 2012
S03 Episode 37
Chimneys
Flying the flag on day two are Norfolk couple Jenny and Richard Harmer, from Chimneys Bed and Breakfast in North Walsham.
23 mins · Tue, 26 Jun 2012
S03 Episode 38
The Wordsworth
Essex girls Bev and Caroline entertain guests at their suitably ostentatious Wordsworth Bed and Breakfast in Cockermouth, Cumbria.
23 mins · Wed, 27 Jun 2012
S03 Episode 39
Park Farm Guest House
It's the last B&B visit of the week, and Geordie mother and daughter Leslie and Emily Gray play hosts at the Park Farm Guest House.
23 mins · Thu, 28 Jun 2012
S03 Episode 40
Payment Day
The B&Bers come together for one last time to find out what they've been paid and confront their critics head on.
23 mins · Fri, 29 Jun 2012
S03 Episode 41
Foxholm
The competition starts in North Yorkshire where mates Julie Janes and Yvonne Quinsey hope to win over their guests with their African-themed bed and breakfast.
23 mins · Mon, 2 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 42
The Pack Horse
Wendy Johnson and John Shields are the proud owners of the American diner-themed Pack Horse B&B in Lincolnshire.
23 mins · Tue, 3 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 43
The Glenwalden Hotel
At the traditional Glenwalden B&B in Blackpool, hosts Steve Reed and wife Sigrid surprise their guests with some pink flock wallpaper, knitted toilet rolls and a spot of ballroom dancing.
23 mins · Wed, 4 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 44
Winder Hall Country House
B&B guru Nick Lawler and business partner Kate Wilson run the 5-star Winder Hall Country House B&B in the Lake District.
23 mins · Thu, 5 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 45
Payment Day, Week 9
It's the moment of truth for the B&B owners as they squabble about stolen milk, dusty bathrooms and dirty toilet brushes - and find out who will win best value B&B.
30 mins · Fri, 6 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 46
Borrowby Mill, Thirsk
The competition kicks off at Borrowby Mill, near Thirsk, where ex-military man Mike runs a regimented residence alongside wife Amanda Daly. On arrival, the guests are impressed with the spotless standards, but partners Del Cain and Roy Williamson uncover a dirty glass. Mike and Amanda give the guests their marching orders with an army-style activity, and the next morning, Mary and Nelson Haerr are impressed with the 'proper' English breakfast. The guests check out with positive feedback, but Mike and Amanda are irked by Del and Roy's comments on cleanliness, saying 'we're out for you now'.
30 mins · Mon, 9 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 47
The Richmond House Hotel, Edinburgh
Second to host are Del Cain and Roy Williamson, hoping to impress with their budget city centre hotel The Richmond House Hotel in Edinburgh. On arrival, the guests are surprised, having expected a bit more 'razzle dazzle'. Mike and Amanda Daly declare that they are 'appalled' by the hotel's standards and decide to check out - refusing to stay the night in their room. The hosts try to sweeten their guests with an afternoon making luxury chocolates, followed by dinner in the hotel's onsite Thai restaurant. It looks like things could be on the up after Mike and Amanda agree to join everyone for dinner. However, in the morning, Mike and Amanda refuse to return to the hotel for breakfast, declaring 'If the room's not up to standard, the breakfast won't be either'. The feedback forms leave Del and Roy seeing red, having discovered more criticism than compliments, including Mike and Amanda saying that they wouldn't stay again. To which Del responds, 'Good...never darken my doorstep again'.
30 mins · Tue, 10 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 48
The Meadowsweet Hotel, Llanrwst
Mary Haerr and her American husband Nelson welcome their guests to The Meadowsweet Hotel in Llanrwst, North Wales, where most of the guests are bowled over by their rooms. Mike and Amanda Daly, however, uncover a stain on their mattress and summon Mary, whose rapid response impresses. That afternoon, the hosts give their guests a taste of real Wales, by taking them sheep herding. But while they try to rustle sheep, tensions simmer when Irene berates Amanda about her refusal to stay at Del and Roy's on the last visit. The next morning, when Amanda moans about a bad night's sleep, tensions boil over, erupting into a row at breakfast. Thankfully for the hosts, despite the atmosphere, their Welsh breakfast hits the right note.
30 mins · Wed, 11 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 49
Wold View House, Lincolnshire
It's the final visit of the competition, and Irene Ward-Kendall's Wold View House in Lincolnshire provides a homely welcome for most, but for Amanda and Mike Daly, it is not up to their usual military high standards. After coming to blows with Irene during their last stay, they are on a fault-finding mission and are immediately unimpressed. Irene tries to wow her guests with a trip to the Lincolnshire Wold Railway, and as the group ride through the countryside on a steam train, everyone's in high spirits until Irene makes a joke at Amanda's expense. Over a home-cooked dinner, Irene's unique presentation of the food divides opinions, prompting Amanda to declare she 'Wouldn't even feed it to her dog'. At the feedback, Irene is left fuming by Mike and Amanda's comments, saying 'They need to get a life.'.
30 mins · Thu, 12 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 50
Payment Day, Week 10
It's decision day, and the group meet for the final time to find out what they've been paid and to settle any scores. Mike and Amanda Daly, who run Borrowby Mill, want to know how their military precision could have resulted in anything less than perfect scores. Del Cain and Roy Williamson from The Richmond House Hotel finally get to confront Mike and Amanda about refusing to stay their hotel, and when Nelson and Mary Haerr, owners of The Meadowsweet Hotel, go through their feedback, Mary ends up in tears. Finally, Irene Ward-Kendall from Wold View House challenges Mike and Amanda about their comments that she is OTT, which leads to another heated exchange before the cash-filled envelopes are opened to reveal who is the week's winner.
30 mins · Fri, 13 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 51
Langland Road
First hosts are David Lewis and Giles Beaton at Langland Road in the Mumbles, who take a hi-tech approach to running their B&B.
23 mins · Mon, 16 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 52
Castle Lodge Hotel
Margaret Dugdall runs Castle Lodge Hotel in Felixstowe to exacting standards, but when her daughter Ruth leaves clues in the bedrooms, not all the guests are pleased.
23 mins · Tue, 17 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 53
Bryn Woodlands House
Gordon and Sandra McCallum, who run Bryn Woodlands House in Colwyn Bay, take their guests harness racing; a guest finds a snake in his bed.
23 mins · Wed, 18 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 54
Tollemache Arms
The final B&B of the week is the Tollemache Arms in Cheshire, where 24-year-old all-round performer Edward Prophet and his fiancée Rachel Pickup like to add some showbiz razzmatazz.
23 mins · Thu, 19 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 55
Payment Day, Week 11
It's judgement day for the B&B owners as they discover who will be crowned this week's best value establishment. David and Giles, owners of Langland Road, are shocked by a particular payment, arousing suspicions of game playing. Ruth and Margaret from Castle Lodge are dismayed at having to defend their newly appointed wallpaper and deeply shocked when it comes to their payments. Gordon and Sandra from Bryn Woodlands House have to face up to their kitchen French, and Sandra is reduced to tears after counting their cash, while Ed and Rachel are left stewing over their new friendship. As tensions run high, it falls to final hosts Ed and Rachel to reveal this week's winner.
30 mins · Fri, 20 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 56
Ramsay's B&B, Edinburgh
Hosts Sharon Brown and Norrie Ramsay offer guests a 'home from home' at their Ramsay's B&B in Edinburgh, and after an afternoon of haggis stuffing, the group sit down to enjoy their creations. But it's not the food that causes discomfort, it's one of the guests. Self-confessed 'ranter' Julian causes a showdown, shocking everyone else and particularly the youngest member of the group, Darren Bell, who is stunned that a man of Julian's age lacks 'manners'. Breakfast becomes something of a peace treaty as Julian makes his apologies, but the hosts aren't placated when they read their feedback, accusing their guest of 'sticking the knife in wherever he can'.
30 mins · Mon, 23 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 57
Fifteens of Swinley, Wigan
Second to host are entrepreneur Tony Callaghan and his operations manager Lisa Langton in Wigan with their 'boutique rooms' at Fifteens of Swinley. After the previous tensions, Tony claims to have 'worked a miracle' as the guests scrum down with the Wigan Warriors rugby team. Gentle Gillian Peck delights the crowd when she flattens her husband Julian. Dinner is an opportunity for Tony to show off more of his empire at Little Fifteens. But things start to go less smoothly as Gillian, in a combative mood, tackles Tony about his lack of input into the everyday running of his B&B, and breakfast in a paper bag doesn't do it for the group the next morning. At feedback time, Tony identifies some 'snakes in the grass'.
30 mins · Tue, 24 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 58
Lincoln Yurts, Lincoln
Darren Bell and Katherine Taylor canvas for the competition at Lincoln Yurts, taking their guests glamping. With communal bathrooms and no electricity, a back-to-basics stay gets a mixed reception from excitement to creepy crawly discoveries. In the afternoon, the group head into the warmth for some go-karting. But competitive driving and bumpy tactics have Tony and Lisa reminding themselves of their suspicions about fellow guests Sharon and Norrie. At dinner, it's far from sing songs around the camp fire as Julian raises some objections about the in-room marketing material, provoking tension at the table and tempers from the hosts. Fortunately, the yurts cool most of the guests down, although in the morning it appears Tony may have entertained some furry friends. But while they may be returning guests, will anyone else choose to stay again?
30 mins · Wed, 25 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 59
Fieldhead Hotel,Cornwall
The final visit in this competition is to The Fieldhead Hotel in Cornwall where owners Julian and Gill Peck pride themselves on their attention to detail and 'five star service'. The guests have particularly high expectations after listening to Julian share his values with the group all week. But room inspections tell a different story as guests discover toothpaste on the walls, mucky plugs and stained loos. The afternoon brings more foraging - this time for seaweed. And Tony's not delighted to be paired with Sharon who he thinks is a 'snake'. At dinner, the outspoken host gets a taste of his own medicine when Tony lets Julian know that 'we can criticise too'. And when Kath makes it personal, the real damage is done. An early morning speech from the hostess makes for an awkward start to breakfast, and for some, the cooked option doesn't do much to improve things.
30 mins · Thu, 26 Jul 2012
S03 Episode 60
Payment Day, Week 12
Sharon Brown and Norrie Ramsay of Ramsay's B&B kick-off the feedback session by challenging the sniffy feedback from the owners of The Fieldhead Hotel. Then, Fifteens of Swinley owner Tony Callaghan confronts Sharon and Norrie, who he accuses of being 'venomous snakes in the grass'. Darren Bell goes for the jugular when Julian Peck challenges the heating of his yurts, and there are tears at the table when it all gets too personal. It's a stormy finish to a dramatic week.
30 mins · Fri, 27 Jul 2012
