Sun-drenched dreams meet real-world hurdles this Wednesday as A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now? returns to Channel 4. Airing at 6 PM, episode 12 revisits several expat ventures, charting their progress—and setbacks—as they build businesses and chase new lives across Europe.
In Almería, Graeme and Marianne’s plan to convert their home into holiday flats hits a snag—and it’s not just construction woes. A serious illness throws their future into question, adding another challenge to the already complicated process of running a business abroad.
Meanwhile, in Italy, property managers Carli and James take on an additional apartment, hoping to boost their income and expand their reach. But will juggling more clients stretch them too thin? And over in Greece, James and Vicky’s diving school faces a different kind of problem: success. As demand surges, they struggle to keep up, raising the age-old question of whether too much of a good thing can actually be a bad thing.
A New Life in the Sun continues to deliver the aspirational travelogue its audience expects, but with a healthy dose of on-the-ground reality. This week’s episode shows that while the scenery may be stunning, the headaches of entrepreneurship are universal.
A New Life in the Sun airs Wednesday, June 4 at 6 PM on Channel 4.
