A New Life in the Sun
A New Life in the Sun is a lifestyle program on Channel 4. Intrepid expats chase their dream life in the sun and set up new businesses abroad. How easy is it to start a new life? And is the grass really greener on the other side? The popular program has been available since 2024. A total of 129 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in January 2025.
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The new series continues. Jen and Nick set up a horse charity, Brian and Paula give French life a second shot, and coffee bar owner James brings his business idea to Spain. (S10 Ep11/35)
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In France, B&B owners work hard to complete a breakfast terrace. A microbrewery in Spain bags a valuable new client. A couple in France rally troops to plant thousands of vines. (S6 Ep28)
Series 10
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1:00:00The season winds down for our Brits abroad, but will Abi and Darren's wedding in Spain, and Andrew and Richard's wedding event in France go off without a hitch? (S10 Ep10/35)
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1:00:00A couple in France create face cream from snail slime. In Spain, a microbrewery ramps up the promotion of its beers. And B&B owners juggle parenthood and a busy diary. (S6 Ep27)
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1:00:00In France, renovations give Andrew and Richard sleepless nights. In Spain, things get a little too quiet for Abi and Darren, and Gordon and Shona's dream hangs in the balance. (S10 Ep9/35)
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1:00:00A couple launch a luxury B&B in France. In Murcia, a microbrewery aims to crack the Spanish lager market. And in southwest France, a couple start a business involving snails. (S6 Ep26)
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1:00:00In France, new plans keep Andrew and Richard on their toes. Best friends Janey and Sharon start a new adventure. And will the floor-fillers fall flat at Abi and Darren's disco? (S10 Ep8/35)
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1:00:00The owners of a glampsite in Portugal get hands-on at a goat farm. Two Brits host a wine-tasting night in France. At a riding centre, a mum and daughter have plenty to celebrate. (S6 Ep25)
Series 10 1:00:00
1:00:00On the Costa Blanca, Abi and Darren's 'boogie wonderland' is hit by technical trouble. And Gordon and Shona finally take the reins of a diving business in Marbella. (S10 Ep7/35)
1:00:00On the Costa Blanca, Abi and Darren plan a disco revolution. In France, will juggling a working business and renovations prove too much for restauranteurs Andrew and Richard? (S10 Ep6/35)
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1:00:00The owners of a glampsite have transport trouble in Portugal. A former art teacher opens a gallery in Spain. And mum-and-daughter equestrians ride through a rough patch. (S6 Ep24)
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1:00:00In France, farmhouse renovations notch up a gear. And, as work on their Spanish bar goes down to the wire, can a group of friends pull off their grand opening? (S8 Ep35)
1:00:00Newly-weds in Alicante prepare for their first guests, B&Bers in France manage a steady stream of guests during noisy gîte renovations, and a couple in Italy reach boiling point. (S8 Ep34)
1:00:00In Spain, reality sets in for new bar owners as things take shape. And a family chase their Italian dream, but with a baby on the way and no home, will it all come crashing down? (S8 Ep33)
1:00:00Will a farmhouse renovation in France be ready in time for a visit from trial guests? In Alicante, a wedding venue suffers from builder bothers. (S8 Ep32)
1:00:00In Spain, three friends plan to open a cocktail bar, but there are building delays. A house sale and water supply woes threaten the opening of a wedding venue in Alicante. (S8 Ep31)
1:00:00Business is booming for two gastronomic tour guides in Greece. A couple's Italian wilderness retreat plans are threatened. And a family roll out a new menu at their Spanish hotel. (S8 Ep30)
1:00:00In Italy, two foodies prepare a vegan banquet. In Greece, a couple set out to kickstart their food tours business. And a Yorkshire entrepreneur faces some life-changing decisions. (S8 Ep29)
1:00:00Holiday hosts in France have renovation fatigue. A family juggle personnel problems and hotel repairs in Spain. And a couple discover the perils of remote living in Italy. (S8 Ep28)
1:00:00The bills rack up in France and Spain; will everybody pay? And a Yorkshire landlord risks it all on a nightmare opening day. #NationalPoetryDay (S8 Ep27)