Future of hit Channel 4 reality series revealed after eight years on air
THE FUTURE OF Channel 4’s hit reality show A New Life has been confirmed as production begins on a new series.
After nine series and eight years on air, the Channel 4 show, which follows expats as they flee the U.K. in search of a better life abroad, will return.
A New Life in the Sun follows participants as they attempt to make their business dreams come true.
Having first premiered in 2016, the series quickly became a hit among telly fans.
Issuing an update on the forthcoming tenth series, Channel 4 put out a statement on X, formerly Twitter, looking for participants.
“Are you living in the UK and want to start a business in the sun or already living abroad with a business up and running? We’re looking for participants for a new series of A New Life in the Sun,” the tweet said.
Narrated by Beverly Rudd, A New Life in the Sun follows Brits as they set up their new ventures – from cocktail masterclasses to a boutique B&B, across a variety of locations like Spain, Portugal, Italy and France – or expand their existing business.
They find out what it’s really like to start a new life in the sun and discover if the grass really is greener on the other side.
Additional details about the upcoming series which is produced by True North have been released on the Channel 4 website.
“We are looking for British people who are planning to set up new businesses in Europe,” the webpage explains.
“We would also like to speak to expats who may already be running businesses but are now looking to diversify and try something different.”
To sign up, email anewlifeinthesun@truenorth.tv with your contact details and a short paragraph about your story and what you are planning to do.
Series 10 is still in the early stages of production and filming is yet to begin.
However there are nine series consisting of between 25 and 35 episodes available to stream.
There’s also a spin-off of the series called A New Life in the Sun: Where are They Now? which revisits expats who took on the challenge of a new life in the sun.
There are six series of the show which chronicles both the success stories and failures of the Brits who attempted to start a new life and business abroad.
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