January 14th 2025.
It's been nearly 31 years since Eldorado first graced our screens on the BBC, but the sun is about to rise on the soap once again. Set to make a surprise return later this month, the show will be rerun on UKTV channel U&Drama, with two episodes airing every weekday starting on Monday 27 January.
For those who missed it the first time around, Eldorado was a drama series that followed the lives of wealthy British expats living in the fictional town of Los Barcos on the Costa Eldorado in Spain. It was launched in July 1992 with much fanfare and high hopes from the BBC, who were looking for another hit like EastEnders, which had debuted seven years earlier.
However, despite being given a prime time slot on BBC One, Eldorado failed to meet expectations in the ratings and was ultimately axed after just a year in July 1993, with a total of almost 160 episodes. Some familiar faces from the show include future EastEnders actors Derek Martin and Polly Perkins, who played Charlie Slater and Rose Cotton, respectively, and Jesse Birdsall, who went on to star as Fraser Black in Hollyoaks.
Fans of the show may remember that Eldorado had previously been rerun on UK Gold in the late 1990s and early 2000s. And for those who can't wait until January 27th to watch it again, a selection of episodes was also added to the now-defunct streaming service BritBox in 2021.
In anticipation of the show's return, UKTV's streaming service U has already created a dedicated home for Eldorado on its platform, hinting that viewers will also be able to watch the show on demand. Interestingly, in 2017 it was revealed that the set for Eldorado was still standing, as Polly Perkins (who played Trish Valentine) took a tour of the abandoned backlot with BBC News.
Don't miss the highly anticipated return of Eldorado on U&Drama on Monday 27 January at 2pm. And if you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, we'd love to hear from you – just send us an email. Don't forget to join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage.
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