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 194 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in February 2026.
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The 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)
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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)
1:00:00The new series continues. In Spain, Ian and Bev's renovations are put to the test as their first guests arrive. In France, Hayley and Mark's golf course gets its first trial run. (S11 Ep15)
1:00:00The new series continues. In Spain, Sharon and Bongo's hillside retreat doesn't quite go to plan. And in France, Hayley and Mark tee up a new golf course for their gîte guests. (S11 Ep14)
1:00:00The new series continues. In France, will Craig and Emma's kitchen be ready in time for their grand opening? In Spain, Sharon and Bongo leave their guests all hot and bothered. (S11 Ep13)
1:00:00The new series continues. In Spain, Ian and Bev scramble to clear out their run-down townhouse ready to host guests. In France, Craig and Emma have a change of heart. (S11 Ep12)
1:00:00The new series continues. In France, Craig and Emma hope to save a hotel from collapse. In Spain, Sharon and Bongo pin their hopes on a yoga retreat to keep their dream alive. (S11 Ep11)
1:00:00The new series continues. In France, Racheal and Jay finally get started on their giant flat-pack log cabins. And in Bulgaria, Lynn and David's future hangs in the balance. (S11 Ep10)
1:00:00The new series continues. In France, Racheal and Jay plan to branch out with log cabins, but the wood delivery's nowhere to be seen. Lynn and David battle bureaucracy in Bulgaria. (S11 Ep9)
1:00:00The new series continues. There are rapid renovations at Ian's new venture... but he blows the budget! And will Racheal and Jay enjoy the fruits of their labour at their vineyard? (S11 Ep8)
1:00:00The new series continues. Will guests be swept away by Rob and Fran's glampsite's open-air event space? Can a prime location entice customers into Ian's antiques shop? (S11 Ep7)
1:00:00The new series continues. In Italy, Rob and Fran gamble it all on a new family home and glampsite. In France, antiques enthusiast Ian opens up his own shop in his dream location. (S11 Ep6)