A New Life In The Sun: Where Are They Now? returns to Channel 4 this Friday, checking in on expats who traded British predictability for sun-drenched business ventures—with mixed results. Catch the latest installment at 6:00 PM on June 6th to see how dreams fare when faced with the realities of running a business abroad.
In Granada, B&B and tearoom owners Steve and Martin tackle ambitious expansion plans, wrestling with the growing pains of a successful venture. Further north on the Costa Brava, wedding dress and art store owners Candy and Alex grapple with a different kind of challenge: burnout. As their business thrives, their personal reserves dwindle, forcing a tough look at what success really costs. Meanwhile, in France’s Tarn-et-Garonne region, gîte owners Lynn and Brian find themselves in a make-or-break moment, struggling to revive their business after a slower-than-expected start.
The series continues to track the highs and lows of expat entrepreneurship, offering a frank look at what it takes to uproot, rebuild, and stay afloat in a foreign market. From financial strain to emotional fatigue, this week’s episode doesn’t sugarcoat the challenges—or the moments of hard-won triumph.
A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now? airs Friday, June 6th at 6:00 PM on Channel 4.