FRANCO

A true son of Valencia, and a legend with a chequered life story you just wouldn’t believe. Franco lived in London for 26 years where he did everything from medieval jousting to selling insurance and being an optician, before he morphed into a TV actor. He’s probably best known for his role as Dr Fernandez in the BBC 90s soap Eldorado.

Now living in the Costa del Sol, dad-of-four Franco, who has a grandson, works as a freelance journalist and fixer for television companies making documentaries and investigations. His ability to dig people out of the crap is legendary, and his talents will be required on this trip. His last acting role was as a pimp in Eastenders. You never know when it could come in handy.

Franco says Anna’s worst trait is she talks too much, doesn’t listen, but questions everything.