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 170 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in June 2025.
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1:00:00A New Life in the Sun
In Spain, a leak wreaks havoc on an adventure golf course. Building work blights the start of a French gîte business. In Portugal, a new farm settles in its first batch of chicks. (S6 Ep33)
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1:00:00The Spanish summer threatens work on an adventure golf course. Setting up a glampsite in France proves tricky. In Portugal, a farming business gets its first customers on board. (S6 Ep32)
1:00:00A Derbyshire family aim high with an eco-friendly glampsite in France. Plans for a Spanish adventure golf course hit the rough. A family in Portugal launch a new farming business. (S6 Ep31)
1:00:00In Murcia, a microbrewery faces technical trouble. A weaver in Portugal juggles teaching with preparing for her first exhibition. And in Andalucía, a B&B hosts a trial weekend. (S6 Ep30)
1:00:00In Spain, a microbrewery's drive for new custom pays off. In Portugal, a weaving business opens its doors. And in Andalucía, a couple turn their love of crafting into a business. (S6 Ep29)
1:05:00In 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)
1:05:00A 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)
1:05:00A 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)
1:05:00The 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)
1:05:00The 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)
1:05:00In France, a couple juggle bar ownership with getting their B&B ready. Glampsite owners face the reality of living off-grid in Portugal. A horse-riding centre has grand plans. (S6 Ep23)
1:05:00In Italy, an ambitious rebuild looks more like a demolition site. Foodies from Brighton are left high and dry. And there's an infestation for glampsite owners in Portugal. (S6 Ep22)
1:05:00A Glasgow couple face major renovations at their Italian retreat. In the Dordogne, a couple open a cheese and wine bar. And in Portugal, glampers go in search of the good life. (S6 Ep21)
1:05:00As the end of the season approaches, a restaurant in Portugal loses a staff member. There's a big dilemma for a pony trekking business in Italy. And a French B&B has grand plans. (S6 Ep20)
55:00In Italy, a B&B host's first pony trekking booking gets off to a bad start. A couple of wannabe bar owners leave the Costa del Sol after failing to find a good business to buy. (S6 Ep19)
1:00:00There's heartbreak in the Algarve when a restaurant can't get any trade. An escaped horse causes mayhem at an Italian B&B and a British couple in France reopen their guest house. (S6 Ep18)
1:00:00A restaurant in the Algarve finally opens its doors, and a pony trekking business in Italy hangs in the balance after receiving a visit from an army of vets. (S6 Ep17)
1:00:00Two ex-casino employees take on the biggest gamble of their lives as they start anew in the Algarve. A horse lover prepares to move to Italy to open a pony trekking business. (S6 Ep16)
1:00:00A glampsite owner diversifies into olive oil farming in Italy. A Birmingham chef teaches vegan cooking in France. And a couple in Spain are determined to rebuild their lives. (S6 Ep15)
1:00:00A glampsite owner in Italy finds a potential pot of gold on her land. And a Staffordshire couple have a devastating start to their new life in Spain. (S6 Ep14)