The BBC spent two million pounds to build the set.
The series was a huge embarrassment for the BBC, which cancelled it due to low ratings. However, the last episode pulled in over 10 million viewers. Alan Yentob replaced Jonathan Powell, the BBC One Controller who commissioned it, in 1993.
Producer Julia Smith quit the show after a nervous breakdown.
The set in Spain was sold by the BBC many years ago for a minimal fee. Some properties were turned into a holiday complex for a short time. The whole set is now used as a paintball facility.
Campbell Morrison (Drew Lockhead) appeared in 132 of the series' 156 episodes, more than anyone else.