Another Thursday, another batch of optimistic Brits swapping drizzle for sunnier climes. This Thursday’s A New Life In The Sun checks in with more dreamers testing their entrepreneurial mettle against the realities of European life. In Tuscany, former IT professionals Gill and Robin wrestle with the transformation of a dusty cantina into a rustic retreat. Will their tech skills translate to trowels and terra cotta?
Meanwhile, in Portugal, Stretch and Rachel nervously await the arrival of their first guesthouse clients after what one imagines was a strenuous renovation process. And in France, David and Lane encounter a few speed bumps as they attempt to transplant their business across the Channel. As always, the show offers a voyeuristic glimpse into the triumphs and tribulations of starting over, a vicarious thrill for those of us still tethered to our desks. Tune in to see if sangria dreams turn into sun-drenched realities or sunburnt regrets.
A New Life In The Sun airs Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM on Channel 4.
