Returning for its fourth season, Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country continues to chronicle the Beeny family’s ambitious project: transforming a 220-acre Somerset farm into their dream home. This week, the focus shifts to a more modest structure – a greenhouse – but with equally grand ambitions.
Beyond its practical purpose of growing more of their own food, the greenhouse has taken on a deeper significance for Sarah. It has become a place of solace during her chemotherapy treatment, a tranquil space amidst the ongoing construction and the inevitable chaos of family life. With the addition of an antique wood burner, she’s aiming to create a year-round haven, a warm escape from the unpredictable British weather.
And because the Beeny family clearly doesn’t do things by halves, this episode also features a chicken rehoming event. Inspired by their own rescue hens, the family opens their farm to feathered friends in need of a new coop. Expect heartwarming scenes of fluffy butts and clucking contentment.
This episode of New Life in the Country combines the familiar pleasures of home renovation with the quieter joys of family life and a connection to nature. It’s a welcome reminder that even amidst major life changes and challenging circumstances, there’s always room for growth, both literally and figuratively.
Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country airs Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 17:30 on Channel 4.