A New Life in the Sun

20161 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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`A New Life in the Sun' follows British expatriates as they create new lives abroad. Families setting up across Europe are filmed during the move and throughout attempts to build successful businesses. With entrepreneurial ideas to fund their lifestyles in the sun, the ambitious expats reveal business plans and begin putting them into action.

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In France, Emily and Dave throw themselves into their new life as publicans

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In Spain, mother nature hampers Nigel and Fede's renovations, while Emma gets creative

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Emma takes her business in a new direction, and it's first orders at Emily and Dave's pub

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After winning the keys to a French B&B, Nichola and Roy claim their life-changing prize

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Nichola and Roy welcome their first guests, Nigel and Fede open their renovated guesthouse

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In France, antiques enthusiast Ian opens his own shop and gets started on his renovation

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Will guests be swept away by Rob and Fran's open-air event space at their glampsite?

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Will Racheal and Jay enjoy the fruits of their labour with some vineyard maintenance?

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Racheal and Jay can't see the wood for their log cabins - because it hasn't been delivered

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In Bulgaria, Lynn and David's plans to host guests hang in the balance

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Sharon and Bongo hope a yoga retreat business can keep their Spanish hillside dream alive

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In France, Craig and Emma have a change of heart as their guest apartments come to life

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Craig and Emma throw the kitchen sink at their showroom... will it be ready in time?

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In France, Hayley and Mark tee up a new golf course for their gîte guests

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In Spain, Ian and Bev's renovations are put to the test as their first guests arrive

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Adam and Ali risk it all as they expand their hospitality empire on the Costa del Sol

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Is the end in sight for Tracey and John's new holiday let in Bulgaria?

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In France, Tony and Natasha look to turn an abandoned building into their dream business

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Greg and Daisy try to steer clear of the road to nowhere with their biker tours business

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Tony and Natasha set out to create luxury gîtes. Adam and Ali's dream goes up in smoke.

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Former soap star Stephen begins a new life out of the spotlight as a B&B host in Italy

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French chateau owners Sharon and David roll out the red carpet as they host a hen party

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In Bulgaria, Valentina and Nino host their first wellness retreat: will it go smoothly?

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Creative couple Tara and Branton launch painting experiences in Tuscany

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Wedding bells ring at Sharon and David's chateau, as they organise their biggest event yet

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In Bulgaria, Victoria's determined to cosy up a ski resort with an Alpine-style hotel

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The 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)

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The 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)

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The 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)

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The 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)

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The 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)

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