<P> The first series of the show began airing on 10 October 2010 and concluded on 10 November 2010 , consisting of 10 episodes . Due to the success of the series , a Christmas special aired the same year on 24 December 2010 . This series was heavily centered on the love triangle of Mark Wright , Lauren Goodger , and Lucy Mecklenburgh . This was the only series to feature cast members Candy Jacobs and Michael Woods . Mark also appeared alongside fellow cast members Amy Childs , James Argent , Nanny Pat and Sam Faiers on Alan Carr : Chatty Man on 21 February 2011 to discuss the first series and also confirmed a second series . </P>
<P> The first series of the show began airing on 10 October 2010 and concluded on 10 November 2010 , consisting of 10 episodes . Due to the success of the series , a Christmas special aired the same year on 24 December 2010 . This series was heavily centered on the love triangle of Mark Wright , Lauren Goodger , and Lucy Mecklenburgh . This was the only series to feature cast members Candy Jacobs and Michael Woods . Mark also appeared alongside fellow cast members Amy Childs , James Argent , Nanny Pat and Sam Faiers on Alan Carr : Chatty Man on 21 February 2011 to discuss the first series and also confirmed a second series . </P>
when did the only way is essex first start
when did the only way is essex first start
10 October 2010
10 October 2010