THE Real Marigold Hotel proved to be a reality TV show with a difference as it took senior celebrities to India to see how they would fare retiring in another country.
And now it’s come back to our screens with a new set of pensioners. Here’s what you know about the third series….
When did The Real Marigold Hotel series 3 start?
The show returned for its third series on Wednesday, August 1.
You can catch the third episode of the third series of The Real Marigold Hotel on BBC One at 9pm tonight (August 22).
If you happen to miss it do not fret, as it will be available to watch on iPlayer.
Who’s in the cast of The Real Marigold Hotel?
Selina Scott
The 67-year-old former TV presenter has had an extensive career in the media as one of the most recognised newsreaders of her generation.
Susan George
Susan George is an English film and TV actress and film producer. She was married to actor Simon MacCorkindale until his death in 2010 and was previously linked to Prince Charles.
Stephanie Beacham
The glam 71-year-old is an English actress who’s probably best known for her iconic role in Dynasty.
As well as her extensive TV and film career, the actress had a stint on Celebrity Big Brother.
Bob Champion
70-year-old Bob is a former jump jockey who won the 1981 Grand National. His success was even turned into a film called Champions which saw John Hurt portraying him on screen.
Ian and Janette Tough (aka The Krankies)
Ian and Janette Tough are best known as their comedy stage act The Krankies. The family favourites will be the first couple to appear on the series.
Syd Little
Providing even more laughs is 75-year-old comedian Syd Little. He’s best known as being one half of the comedy double act Little and Large with Eddie Large.
Peter Dean
Peter Dean is a 79-year-old British actor best known for playing Peter Beale in the soap EastEnders. Peter is a practising Buddhist so may take to the scenic surroundings of Udaipur easier than some of the other retirées.
Bob Champion
70-year-old Bob is a former jump jockey who won the 1981 Grand National. His success was even turned into the film Champions which saw John Hurt portraying him on screen.
Stanley Johnson
Politician, author – and father of Boris Johnson – Stanley has already had a stint in the I’m A Celeb jungle so is likely to find this experience a piece of cake in comparison.
Where in India is this year’s hotel?
This year’s hotel is located in the exotic Udaipur.
Known as the City of Lakes, the beautiful city can be found in the western Indian state of Rajasthan.
Among its most famous landmarks is the Taj Lake Palace – a five-star hotel which is regularly named as one of the world’s leading resorts.
It also featured in James Bond movie Octopussy.
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And the team’s base will have the stunning backdrop of Lake Pichola.
In the last series, the gang were sent to the village of Kochi – which is in tropical Kerala, Southern India.
They stayed in a luxury 16th-century mansion during their time on the show.