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 2025. A total of 204 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in February 2026.
Last episode
1:00:00
1:00:00A New Life in the Sun
The new series continues. Franky and Mark start renovations at their Bulgarian retreat. In France, Sam and James face a deadline, while Pete and Anna crank up their new business. (S11 Ep35)
Catching up on A New Life in the Sun?
Don't want to miss an episode anymore? Set up a free alarm and receive an email when new episodes are available. Handy!
1:00:00The new series continues. Money worries creep in for Sam and James. Storm damage threatens to scupper Roni's retreat in Portugal. And in Bulgaria, Franky and Mark reach burnout. (S11 Ep34)
1:00:00The new series continues. Franky and Mark face a steep learning curve as they take their guests up Bulgaria's highest peak. Sam and James start renovations at their gîte. (S11 Ep33)
1:00:00The new series continues. In Bulgaria, Franky and Mark race to get ready for their first bootcamp. Pete and Anna battle B&B renovations. And Roni's new retreat is hiding secrets. (S11 Ep32)
1:00:00The new series continues. In France, motorcyclists Pete and Anna start their engines as they take on a B&B. In Portugal, Roni hopes to start a new chapter with rural retreats. (S11 Ep31)
1:00:00The new run continues. At a very cordial biking event in Romania, Jim and Sally cordially invite the locals to sample their new cordial. A couple in France near a hard deadline. (S11 Ep30)
1:00:00The new series continues. A couple in Romania hope their local food business can boost tourism in the area. A boxing academy in Spain needs to increase its membership. (S11 Ep29)
1:00:00The new run continues. Guests are due at a hotel in Bulgaria for a trial retreat. Pressure mounts at a French chateau as guests are imminent and the hosts are nowhere near ready. (S11 Ep28)
1:00:00The new run continues. Will missing equipment ruin Kev and Tonia's art classes in Normandy? Novice hosts Adrian and Serena struggle to juggle their chateau responsibilities. (S11 Ep27)
1:00:00The new run continues. In Bulgaria, Victoria's determined to cosy up a ski resort with an alpine hotel. Kev and Tonia hope art classes can sustain their new life in Normandy. (S11 Ep26)
1:00:00The new series continues. As the summer season ends, it's crunch time for Tara and Branton's Tuscan painting experiences. And wedding bells ring at Sharon and David's chateau. (S11 Ep25)
1:00:00The new series continues. In Italy, Stephen visits a vineyard to try and build new business partnerships. And couple Tara and Branton launch painting experiences in Tuscany. (S11 Ep24)
1:00:00The new series continues. In Bulgaria, Valentina and Nino hope for a smooth launch of their wellness retreat. Can chateau owners Sharon and David get their business on the map? (S11 Ep23)
1:00:00The new series continues. In France, chateau owners Sharon and David roll out the red carpet for a hen party. Italian bureaucracy threatens ex-soap star Stephen's dream. (S11 Ep22)
1:00:00The new series continues. Former soap star Stephen begins a new life as a B&B host in Italy. Can Valentina and Nino get their Bulgarian wellness retreat business off the ground? (S11 Ep21)
1:00:00The new series continues. Tony and Natasha are determined to create luxury gîte accommodation. And disaster strikes on the Costa del Sol as Adam and Ali's dream goes up in smoke. (S11 Ep20)
1:00:00The new series continues. Greg and Daisy try to steer clear of the road to nowhere with their biker business. And will Tony and Natasha finish their French renovation in time? (S11 Ep19)
1:00:00The new series continues. On the Costa del Sol, will Adam and Ali's new bar turn into a money pit? And bad weather threatens the launch of Greg and Daisy's biker tours business. (S11 Ep18)
1:00:00The new series continues. Greg and Daisy push to launch their motorcycle tours. There are biblical problems for Adam and Ali. And is the end in sight for a Bulgarian holiday let? (S11 Ep17)
1:00:00The new series continues. In Spain, Adam and Ali risk it all as they expand their empire. It's a marathon not a sprint for Tracey and John at their Bulgarian holiday site. (S11 Ep16)