A New Life In The Sun: Where Are They Now?
A New Life In The Sun: Where Are They Now? is a lifestyle program on Channel 4. We revisit the Brits who've swapped the UK for new ventures in Europe... are they living their dream? The program has been available since 2025. A total of 63 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in October 2026.
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...Are They Now?: Anthony and Ian swap an established B&B in France for a building site in Spain. And has bike tour operator Cliff kept his business motoring on as a lone rider? (S5 Ep7)
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1:00:00...Are They Now?: Jo and Ed sink their savings into relocating their Spanish scuba diving business. In France, alpaca farmers Will and Sophie feel the financial pressure. (S5 Ep6)
1:00:00...Are They Now?: Have British craft brewers managed to crack the Portuguese beer market? And are a couple of hair stylists still making the cut in Benidorm? (S5 Ep5)
1:00:00...Are They Now?: Is an astronomy-themed retreat still shooting for the stars? A Spanish cycling business gets back in the saddle. Can a couple complete their dream Italian home? (S5 Ep4)
1:00:00...Are They Now?: Do a couple have what it takes to start hosting weddings at their 18th-century manor house? And wildfires endanger a glamping site in Spain. (S5 Ep3)
1:00:00...Are They Now?: In Portugal, holiday hosts set themselves a new challenge. In Spain, a former café owner works out her next move as she fights to keep her Spanish dream alive. (S5 Ep2)
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...Are They Now?: The owners of a Spanish hotel feel financial pressures, a couple face up to the realities of managing a busy B&B, and did a barman's business survive Covid? (S5 Ep1)
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1:00:00...Are They Now?: In Almería, boutique hotelier Ellie has big expansion plans. In France, can wedding venue operators Lauren and James cope with their biggest season? (S7 Ep15)
1:00:00...Are They Now?: Things are hotting up for Steve and Martin's Andalucían B&B and tearoom. In France, can gîte owners Lynn and Brian keep their dream alive? (S7 Ep14)
1:00:00...Are They Now?: In Spain, is Marc and Natalia's paddle board business still riding high? And what's shaking up Morgan and Patrick's Cuban cocktail bar in Torremolinos? (S7 Ep13)
1:00:00...Are They Now?: In Italy, property managers Carli and James try to boost their earnings. And in Greece, will the success of James and Vicky's diving school drown them in work? (S7 Ep12)
1:00:00...Are They Now?: In France, restaurant, bar and brewery owners Chris and James have al fresco plans, while gîte owners Alison and Phil prepare to renovate a guest room. (S7 Ep11)
1:00:00...Are They Now?: In France, Natalie and Andy hope to take their treehouse B&B to dizzy new heights. In Greece, can cycling tour business owner Chris hit the brakes? (S7 Ep10)
1:00:00...Are They Now?: Andrew and Brennan set out to diversify their B&B business. Can Richard and Kelly improve their yoga retreat's accommodation options? (S7 Ep9)
1:00:00...Are They Now?: In Italy, Scot and Angus's abandoned country estate transformation is beset by delays. Can Clint and Carol re-open their campsite in time for the new season? (S7 Ep8)
1:00:00...Are They Now?: In Italy, can the wellbeing market restore glampsite owner Kerry's faith in her business? In Normandy, novice gîte owners Jane and Andrew have ambitious plans. (S7 Ep7)
1:00:00...Are They Now?: In France, wine bar owners Graham and Damon venture outside their comfort zone. And in Fuengirola, can Steve and Gill make it fifth time lucky in new premises? (S7 Ep6)
1:00:00...Are They Now?: In Greece, food tour operators Rachel and Maek set out to secure more business. Meanwhile, can Colin and Christina's gîte recover before summer? (S7 Ep5)
1:00:00...Are They Now?: In Spain, Andy and Yuri finally launch their B&B. In France, will Catherine and Steve's pop-up ploughmans be a hit? Grace and Michelle have new plans in France. (S7 Ep4)
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...Are They Now?: Crazy golf course operators Willie and Paul take a swing at a new idea in Spain. And are gîte owners Lesley and Bernard living the quiet life that they hoped for? (S5 Ep8)