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 152 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in April 2025.
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A New Life in the Sun
Two high-flyers in Italy attempt to turn a derelict vineyard into a fruitful business. In Greece, two diving fanatics try to keep their business afloat in an economic crisis. (S8 Ep21)
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In Portugal, Lloyd takes on a colossal challenge. Cal and Marina land themselves in a situation at their surf retreat in Spain. Will Josie and Steve realise their Spanish dream? (S9 Ep31)
Series 8
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1:05:00A family's recently renovated French gîte springs several leaks. In Spain, Lesley hopes a coach trip to a tomato throwing festival will prove fruitful for her tour company. (S8 Ep20)
Series 9 1:00:00
1:00:00In Almería, Graeme and Marianne push back the opening date of their holiday apartments. And there are wedding bells at Tara and Paul's gîte business in France. (S9 Ep30)
Series 8 1:00:00
1:00:00A coach trip company in Spain struggles to make a profit. A family in France plan to turn their estate into holiday lets. And a couple in Greece run their first cycling holiday. (S8 Ep18)
Series 9 1:00:00
1:00:00In Almería, Graeme and Marianne prepare for a photoshoot. Yuri and Andy's plans for a B&B in Spain are buried in rubble. And in Portugal, Stephen takes his vegan dishes to market. (S9 Ep29)
Series 8 1:00:00
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Brexit continues to cause problems at a B&B in Italy. Bad weather hinders a Spanish coach company. And a couple in Greece host their first cycling holiday. (S8 Ep17)
Series 9 1:00:00
1:00:00It's peak season and in Portugal, a trial guest gives his verdict on Victoria and Stephen's vegan retreat. And in France, Tara and Paul open a gîte business for animal lovers. (S9 Ep28)
Series 8 1:00:00
1:00:00A couple in Italy begin renovating an old farmhouse into a B&B, a new business opens its doors in Greece, and the wheels are set in motion on a Spanish coach tour business. (S8 Ep16)
Series 9 1:00:00
1:00:00A Eurovision winner drops in for afternoon tea at Martin and Steve's B&B in Granada. Victoria and Stephen welcome trial guests to their vegan retreat in Portugal. (S9 Ep27)
Series 8 1:00:00
1:00:00Mike and Craig need to think outside the box to survive the winter at their Spanish bar. And Graham, Jake and Danielle are finally ready for guests at their French chateau. (S8 Ep15)
Series 9 1:00:00
1:00:00In Almería, Graeme and Marianne start renovating their holiday apartments. In Granada, Martin and Steve deal with the aftermath of a storm at their B&B. (S9 Ep26)
Series 8 1:00:00
1:00:00In Spain, a famous face pops in to check out the offerings at Mike and Craig's café. And Brexit causes bother for Graham, Jake and Danielle as they renovate their French chateau. (S8 Ep14)
Series 9 1:00:00
1:00:00Gîte owners in France welcome their first guests. And after 14 months of renovations, a golf-themed mini resort in Spain is finally open for business. (S9 Ep25)
Series 8 1:00:00
1:00:00In France, Diana and Steve tackle the harvest at their vineyard while Graham, Jake and Danielle attempt to renovate a 16th-century chateau. In Spain, Mike and Craig feel the heat. (S8 Ep13)
Series 9 1:00:00
1:00:00There are pool and permit problems at a glampsite in Portugal. And a couple of novice DIY-ers tackle renovation work at their gîtes in Normandy. (S9 Ep24)
Series 8 1:00:00
1:00:00A severe sandstorm hits Mike and Craig's Spanish bar, Diana and Steve take a break from their French vineyard, and a paramotorist's flight is grounded in Portugal. (S8 Ep12)
Series 9 1:00:00
1:00:00A couple buy their dream home in Portugal where they plan to open a glamping site. A crack in the pool causes problems at a mini resort in Spain. (S9 Ep23)
Series 8 1:00:00
1:00:00Diana and Steve welcome guests to keep their French vineyard afloat. Fiona and Mack dream of opening a Portuguese B&B for paramotorists. Mike and Steve fight the weather in Spain. (S8 Ep11)
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Cal and Marina battle the elements at their Spanish surf camp. Josie and Steve are flying high, but will spiralling costs bring them crashing down? (S9 Ep32)