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A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now? is a documentary TV series that premiered on Channel 4.0 on April 29, 2019. It has 8 seasons and 95 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 8 Episode 14, aired on September 17, 2026.
Revisiting Brits who swapped the UK for new ventures in Spain and France.
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95 episodes · 8 seasons
2019 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago
Series revisiting the Brits who swapped the UK for new ventures in Spain and France"
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E10
Find out if a kitesurfing business in Spain has taken off after a difficult first season
E9
Find out whether two bar owners are still pulling pints four years after opening in Spain
E8
A couple hits trouble after selling up their B&B in France and there's a sink-or-swim moment for a diving school in Spain
E7
Find out if a couple based in France has made a success of their yoga business
E6
Catching up with a couple of restaurateurs on the Costa del Sol as they face a new staffing crisis
E5
This episode revisits a couple who were looking forward to downsizing in France
E4
Two years after opening a successful B&B in Spain, is it time for a London couple to head home?
E3
A fisherman in Spain enters uncharted waters. And after an accident nearly crippled a vineyard owner's business, he suffers another big blow.
E2
Two restaurant owners in France are revisited as they face up to a potentially disastrous storm, and a hotel owner in Spain chooses between selling and expansion
E1
We catch up with a British bar owner in the Costas and return to meet the couple running a boat charter on the Med as their business takes a different direction.
2020 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago
Series that catches up with more Brits who started new businesses in the sun
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E10
We revisit a Manchester couple whose vegan café in Spain almost got washed away, and in France, we're back with two B&B owners who faced a cash flow crisis
E9
We revisit a much-loved Anglo-French couple who found themselves living in a barn, and a fruit juice entrepreneur on the French Riviera
E8
We revisit a couple of restaurateurs whose dream hit the buffers after a sudden illness. In France, a bar owner gets into trouble with the local police.
E7
In Spain, we revisit a bar owner whose dream fell apart at the end of her first season, and in France, two fishing lake owners fight to survive in business
E6
We're back at a unique B&B in rural France, where there's been big change, and in Spain we revisit a dive centre as its owners try to attract more customers
E5
We revisit a takeaway business on the Costa del Sol and a glampsite in France facing a tough first season. A diver contemplates business after Brexit.
E4
We revisit a couple struggling to bring their favourite pastime to France. And have two twenty-somethings launched their Irish bar on the Costa del Sol?
E3
We revisit a cycle retreat in Spain, and a water sports business on the Med, and catch up with two gite owners in France who got more than they bargained for
E2
We revisit wine-makers in France, a boat-loving couple with plans to expand their business in Mallorca, and gite owners dreaming of running a restaurant
E1
In Spain, we revisit a handmade soap and candle company, and in France, have two campsite owners and a pair of hoteliers made a success of their businesses?
2021 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago
Series that catches up with more Brits who started new businesses in the sun
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E10
A Spanish cookery school whose owners took an expensive gamble to expand their business, and a pair of holiday hosts who opened an estate agency to secure their future in Spain. Plus, a Shropshire couple looking to double the size of their treehouse B&B business in France.
E9
Two years after launching a brewery in France, an Essex couple may have become victims of their own success. The owners of a boat charter business in Alicante have a new plan.
E8
A family from Hull running a successful B&B in France plan another move. Plus, catching up with a catering business on the Costa del Sol and a pair of sailing instructors.
E7
A catch-up with the owners of a luxury B&B that's been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, as they take on new jobs to secure their future in Spain. Plus, revisits to a couple running a Spanish cycling company who were looking to expand into a new territory and a Nottinghamshire couple who opened a plant nursery in France two years ago.
E6
A Sussex couple try to solve a staffing crisis at their bar in Alicante. And in France, can two busy holiday hosts resolve a difference of opinion?
E5
We revisit a riding centre in Spain whose owners struggled to break even in their first season, and see if running a busy bar took its toll on a Lancashire couple
E4
We revisit a cycling company in Spain that's been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. And after a challenging first season was it all too much for a cave house B&B?
E3
We revisit a campsite in France as the owners cook up an idea to boost income. And after a tough first year, did a pair of gîte owners make it to a second season?
E2
We revisit a couple in France as they take their painting holiday business in a new direction. And is expansion on the cards for a bike hire business in Spain?
E1
We revisit a luxury B&B in Spain as its owners launch a new sideline, and an enterprising couple as they try to keep their paddleboard business afloat
2022 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago
Series that catches up with more Brits who started new businesses in the sun
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In France, owners of a motorhome rental business hit the fast lane, and on the Costa del Sol, we revisit restaurant owner sisters who are on the verge of burning out
E14
In Spain, we revisit a family-run bar. With one member going solo, will the business survive? In France, a pair of gîte owners look for their next challenge.
E13
In France, a wakeboarder navigates his outdoor watersports company in a new direction. In Italy, B&B hosts take a gamble on bookings during their second season.
E12
We visit a pair of hoteliers whose business burnt to the ground - have they risen from the ashes? And what have a pair of vegan B&B owners been up to in France?
E11
In France, we catch up with amateur brewers who are trying to keep up with demand. On the Costa del Sol, we revisit a scuba diver whose business was dealt a big blow.
E10
We catch up with a couple running a boat charter company in Mallorca as they try to boost their income, and two gîte owners in France move on to pastures new
E9
In Portugal, we revisit a bar owner who ran into trouble with the police over Covid lockdown rules. And is a Spanish fitness retreat still in rude health?
E8
In France, we revisit the gîte owners who put everything on the line... did their gamble pay off? In Spain, a couple of bar owners go from strength to strength.
E7
In Spain, we revisit two scuba divers with expansion in their sights, and owners of a gourmet seafood restaurant by the Med are forced to rethink their future
E6
We revisit a crazy golf course that stopped play nine months after opening, and restaurant owners in Mallorca look at ways to diversify to keep them at the top spot
E5
After successfully selling British beer in France, two brewers pitch another English craze, but will it also be a bestseller? And in Spain, can a Norfolk soap-making business recover from Covid?
E4
In Spain, we revisit a hotelier feeling the full force of Covid, but can a new money-making plan turn around her fortunes? And in France, will a pair of winemakers' expensive gamble bear fruit?
E3
We revisit a Spanish cookery school whose owners think they've found the recipe for success. And have two French B&B owners found the quiet life they craved?
E2
We revisit two gîte owners in France cooking up a new plan to make more cash. And as Covid travel restrictions ease, can a campsite cope with the extra workload?
E1
We revisit a family in Portugal who've made the most out of their holiday village. And in Spain, has a golf course owner's hard work landed him a hole-in-one?
2023 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago
We revisit the Brits who've swapped the UK for new ventures in Europe... are they living their dream?
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E15
On the French Riviera, can Matt's water sports company keep up with current trends? And Chris and Klara try to get their Spanish bike rental business back up and running after the Covid pandemic.
E14
In Italy, glamping site owner Kerry takes her business in a new direction. And in France, can green-fingered Paul and Caroline find a solution to keep their garden craft courses afloat?
E13
In France, will Richard and Eileen's outdoor wedding go without a hitch? And in the Dordogne, are traditional ice cream makers Chris and Ariane hanging up their aprons for good?
E12
Can a new business plan keep fitness instructor Ali's Spanish dream alive? And in France, gîte owners Lee and Zandra have their sights set on expansion.
E11
In Spain, Marc and Natalia's paddleboarding business branches out into new territory. On the Costa Blanca, friends Dan, Rik and Rex's dreams of owning a gin distillery are dashed.
E10
In Spain, yoga teacher Tessa risks everything to try her hand at hosting weddings, and in Portugal, restaurateurs Romain and Ana reap the rewards of their hard work
E9
Can organic farmer Ralph's new business bring home the bacon in Italy? And in France, freak weather derails Kimmie and Matt's gîte-building project.
E8
Spanish crazy golf course operators Willie and Paul take a swing at a new idea. And are gîte owners Lesley and Bernard living the quiet life that they were hoping for?
E7
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?
E6
In Spain, Jo and Ed sink their savings into relocating their scuba diving business. And in France, alpaca farmers Will and Sophie feel the financial pressure.
E5
Have a couple of craft brewers managed to crack the Portuguese beer market? And are two hair stylists still making the cut in Benidorm?
E4
Is an astronomy-themed retreat in France still shooting for the stars? A Spanish cycling business gets back in the saddle. And can a couple complete their dream Italian home?
E3
In France, do a couple have what it takes to start hosting weddings at their 18th-century manor house? And wildfires put the future of a glamping site in Spain at risk.
E2
In Portugal, holiday hosts set themselves a new challenge. In Spain, a former vegan café owner works out her next move as she fights to keep her dream alive.
E1
The owners of a Spanish hotel feel financial pressures, a couple face up to the realities of managing a busy B&B in France, and did a barman's business survive the Covid pandemic?
2024 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago
We revisit the Brits who've swapped the UK for new ventures in Europe... are they living their dream?
A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now? Series 6 release dates →In France, Mark and Alison cook up a new idea at their B&B and fishing lake. In Portugal, Russ and Brad set their sights on expansion at their e-bike company.
In France, Sophie and Will have their hands full at their Alpaca farm. In Spain, are Brian and Shirley about to throw in the towel at their cave house B&B?
In France, gîte owners Andrew and Dan branch out into walking holidays. On the Costa del Azahar, will Rob and Yvonne's café-bar impress the locals?
There's a big win for Scott and Elena's catered breaks in France. In Spain, Emmeline and David take to the road with new ideas for their cycling tour company.
In Andalucía, Michael and Shaun host their first wedding at their retreat. In Italy, Jane and Walter face difficult decisions over their unique B&B's future.
Craft brewery owners Simon and Rebecca sink their savings into a new taproom and Richard and Anthony try to keep up with demand with their motorhome rental company as the Rugby World Cup brings them more business. Natasha and Giles desperately try to keep their Spanish dream alive as their jungle-themed restaurant on the Costa del Sol struggles to turn a profit.
E9
In France, vineyard owners Diana and Steve adopt new farming techniques to help their vines survive the impact of climate change. In Spain's Sierra Nevada, there's a change in direction for Andy and Jules, who have opened a cycle adventure business. Plus, mini-golf-course owner Ian launches an ambitious new tournament on the Costa Cálida.
E8
Nadine and Simon brainstorm ideas to expand their glamping business in France and hotelier Tanya searches for a new rural retreat in Spain. Joel and Cori give their all as they launch a new venture in the Spanish countryside.
E7
Couple Rob and Steve launch new events at their French vineyard in Gironde in attempts to keep up with rising production costs and after a huge renovation project, husband-and-wife team Nick and Jenny get to run their Bergerac-based B&B at full capacity. Gary and Lynne suffer a shock departure at their padel tennis club on the Costa Blanca.
E6
Gîte owners Mark and Lesley, who have a passion for military history, take flight with a new idea over the Normandy beaches. Mancunian couple Jackie and Lee have built a luxury hillside campsite in Italy, but will they ever get permission to open it? After five years living and working in Almería, fitness instructor Ali from Somerset sets sail on a new adventure.
E5
In northern Italy, ambitious pair Kevin and Laura battle against the odds to finish their tricky renovations in time for the arrival of their first retreat guests. In Spain, cameras are back with B&B owners Kirsty and Simon as they try to extend their season. Meanwhile, new parents Vicky and Aurelian rise to the challenge as they open a bakery in France.
E4
A return to the Algarve to catch up with Cheryl and Graham, who swapped life in Surrey to run a riverside B&B. In France, Devon family Brian and Paula are on the move after closing their popular eatery, while on the Costa del Sol, a turn in fortune may be on the cards for guesthouse owner Louisa.
E3
Luxury holiday villa owners Paul and Helen host a group of tennis players and Kimmie and Matt hope for a busy summer full of bookings at their freshly finished gite renovation. On the Costa del Sol, Mike and Craig prepare for the busy season in their cafe.
E2
Simon and Monica, who own a painting holiday company based in the south of France, expand into a new continent. Financial pressures mount for Amanda and Nick at their guesthouse in southern Spain, while Colin and Helen try to drum up more bookings for their bespoke children's holidays in Portugal.
E1
Catching up with Adam and Alicia at their busy cocktail bar on the Costa del Sol, to discover if they have become victims of their own success. Coach tour operator Lesley trials new Spanish culinary experiences to get her business back on the road, and in France, Colin and Kim are finishing up an ambitious gîte renovation
2025 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
We catch up with the expats chasing their dream lives and setting up new businesses abroad
A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now? Series 7 release dates →In Almería, boutique hotelier Ellie has big expansion plans. In France, will wedding venue operators Lauren and James cope with their biggest season? In Italy, Nicky goes it alone on a new venture.
In Andalucía, things are hotting up for Steve and Martin's B&B and tearoom. And in France, can gîte owners Lynn and Brian turn things around to keep their dream alive?
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?
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?
In France, restaurant, bar and brewery owners Chris and James have al fresco plans to expand their offering outdoors, while gîte owners Alison and Phil prepare to renovate a guest room
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 and enjoy a slower pace of life?
In Spain, Andrew and Brennan set out to diversify their premium B&B and property consultancy. And can yoga retreat owners Richard and Kelly improve their accommodation options?
In Italy, Scot and Angus's abandoned country estate transformation is beset by delays. And can Clint and Carol re-open their French campsite in time for the new season?
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.
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?
In Greece, the pressure's on for food tour operators Rachel and Maek to secure more business. And can Colin and Christina's gîte complex recover before the summer season?
In Spain, Andy and Yuri finally launch their B&B. In France, will Catherine and Steve's pop-up ploughmans be a hit? Mum and daughter Grace and Michelle have new plans in France.
In Spain, Tony and Bev have exciting new plans to open an arts lounge and bar. Can Pippa and Nick bring extra revenue to their holiday lets in France?
In Portugal, Sydney and Pauline race to get their glampsite ready for guests. In France, Sallyanne and Andrew turn a cowshed into a comfortable gîte.
Annie and James expand their microbrewery in Portugal. A new adventure awaits gîte owners Colin and Kim. B&B owners Ellie and Gary battle Bulgarian bureaucracy.
2026 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 1 month ago
We revisit the Brits who've swapped the UK for new ventures in Europe... are they living their dream?
A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now? Series 8 release dates →Can Beth start afresh on a new continent? Renee and Alastair consider their gîte's future
Motorcycle tour owners Paul and Fiona try to rev up their profits. Martin and Steve cater their first wedding. Are Romain and Ana as good at building houses as they are at building dynamic eateries?
Can restaurateurs Andrew and Richard strike a better work-life balance? Carli and James’s future is left in limbo. Retired ice cream makers Chris and Ariane need something else to keep them sweet.
Tom and Terry get cold feet on their B&B opening day. There's trouble at sea for boat tour operator Matt when one of his fleet malfunctions. Vegan restaurateur Lisa takes a gamble on a new venture.
In Spain, cycle tour operators Zoe and Mark take a ride into the unknown. In France, an awful year threatens Sue’s decade-long adventure. And have Rachel and Lee still got their taste for pies?
Can vineyard owners Diana and Steve enjoy the fruits of their labour? James brings a taste of the UK to the Costa del Sol. And Steve and Clare hang up their aprons, but is it adios for good?
In France, antiques dealers David and Lane find the perfect location for their business, right under their noses. In Portugal, Rachael and Neil make a splash with a new addition to their holiday let.
In Spain, Sarah and Luther take their B&B in a new direction, while Jo and Ed take their diving school to greater depths. And in France, Barry and Fiona close their gîte doors for the final time.
Something’s brewing in France, as Chris and James build the finishing piece of their beer garden. And after four moves in four years, is Peter and Chris's Spanish dream still alive?
In France, can Aggie and Camille's thriving restaurant cope with one less staff member? And is Leah and Joao's new arrival shaking things up at their Portuguese cocktail bar?
In Italy, Nicky looks for new ways to keep her equestrian business trotting along. In Spain, will Abi and Darren's silent disco be a hit? And can Sam and Nick's Portuguese restaurant survive?
In France, wet weather threatens to derail Caroline and Paul's new business venture. In Italy, will problematic paperwork mean that Summer and Ash’s B&B venture is over before it’s even begun?
In Spain, tea shop owners Lesley-Ann and Mark try something new in their garden. In France, is it time for Ali and Huard to say 'adieu' to their gîte? And will Kevin and Laura’s event be a success?
Can Debbie and Paul's Spanish B&B rise from the ashes after a fire? Restaurateur Rory hangs up his apron; is it the end of his Spanish dream? Scott and Angus race to finish their boutique B&B in Italy.
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The most recent episode of A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now?, Season 8 Episode 14, aired on September 17, 2026.
A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now? has 8 seasons with 95 episodes in total.
A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now? first aired on Channel 4.0 on April 29, 2019.
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