A New Life in the Sun - Season 8
Season 8
Episodes
Episode 1
In Spain, a Lancashire family opens a beachside bar. In France, a Manchester couple snaps up a complex of holiday lets. Two Yorkshire restaurateurs bring a taste of the north to rural Portugal.
Episode 2
Plumbing problems hit a pair of holiday hosts in France, a Lancashire family launch their new cocktail bar in Spain and a staffing shortage hits two Portugal restaurateurs.
Episode 3
A Lancashire couple risk burnout in Spain, thrill-seekers prepare for lift-off in Italy and tempers fray in France. A couple roll out entertainment at their Portuguese restaurant.
Episode 4
In Italy, poor weather threatens to scupper a couple's paragliding plans. Shaken and stirred in Spain, a Lancashire pair run a cocktail making master class. Meanwhile, in France, two holiday hosts are in a spin over laundry and two restaurateurs risk being left high and dry in Portugal.
Episode 5
In France, a couple from Manchester finally get to grips with living and working together. In Spain, there's an emotional gathering as Lancashire family members are reunited at their cocktail and tapas bar. Plus, wedding bells chime for a Cheshire couple in Italy.
Episode 6
A man and his dog open a boutique B&B in Almería, while down the road on the Costas, a creative couple begin to renovate a shop into a chic boutique to sell dresses and art.
Episode 7
In Spain a B&B owner throws a grand opening party while in a couple hosts their first event at their French manor.
Episode 8
A couple add fine dining to their events business in France. A B&B owner in Spain makes the costly decision to install aircon and the shop on the Costas finally opens for business.
Episode 9
A couple try to clinch some sales at their shop on the Costas, and two events business owners throw a grand opening party in their newly renovated wine cellar.
Episode 10
In France, a couple host their final event of the season - a classic car rally - while in Spain, two shop owners launch a fashion academy. Across in the Charente, a couple host their first and last yoga retreat of the season.
Episode 11
A couple plan a Portuguese B&B for paramotoring enthusiasts, vineyard owners in France welcome guests to keep their business afloat, and bad weather strikes a cafe in Spain.
Episode 12
A severe sandstorm causes trouble for Mike and Craig's Spanish bar. Diana and Steve leave their vineyard in France and head back to Blighty.
Episode 13
Graham, Jake and Danielle attempt to renovate a 16th-century chateau into a B&B. Diana and Steve tackle the harvest and a heatwave in Spain puts pressure on Mike and Craig.
Episode 14
In Spain, a famous face pops in to check out the offerings at Mike and Craig's café. Graham, Jake and Danielle suffer Brexit bothers at their French chateau.
Episode 15
As the season draws to a close, Mike and Craig need to think outside of the box to survive the winter at their Spanish bar. Graham, Jake and Danielle are finally ready for guests at their French chateau.
Episode 16
A couple in Italy begin renovating an old farmhouse into a B&B, a new business opens its doors in Greece, and the wheels are set in motion on a Spanish coach tour business
Episode 17
Brexit continues to cause problems at a B&B in Italy. Bad weather hinders a Spanish coach company. And a couple in Greece host their first cycling holiday.
Episode 18
A coach trip company in Spain struggles to make a profit. A family in France plan to turn their estate into holiday lets. And a couple in Greece run their first cycling holiday.
Episode 19
An Italian B&B opens its doors to test guests. A family in France struggle to renovate a gite. And a couple in Spain find their bar and B&B business seriously short of staff.
Episode 20
A family's recently renovated French gite springs several leaks. In Spain, Lesley hopes a coach trip to a tomato throwing festival will prove fruitful for her tour company.
Episode 21
Two high-flyers in Italy attempt to turn a derelict vineyard into a fruitful business. In Greece, two diving fanatics try to keep their business afloat in an economic crisis.
Episode 22
There are wobbles for a scuba diving business in Greece when jellyfish hit the shores. In Italy, two novice wine makers' hopes of a winter harvest begin to wither on the vine.
Episode 23
A desert storm blows in weather woes for two guesthouse owners in Spain. In Greece two dive instructors try to end their season on a high. And will a vineyard in Italy bear fruit?
Episode 24
Money is drying up for B&B owners in Spain, while in Portugal the heat is on to get a guest house ready. And a severe drought in Italy threatens the future of a vineyard.
Episode 25
A couple running a guesthouse in Portugal welcome their first trial visitors. In Italy two vineyard owners begin harvesting their grapes by hand. Plus: wedding bells in Spain.
Episode 26
In Spain, a family take a punt on a hotel and a Yorkshire entrepreneur hopes to make a splash in hospitality, while in France, a London couple take on an epic renovation project
Episode 27
In Spain, the bills rack up at a Lincolnshire family's hotel. In France, two holiday hosts are also feeling the pinch. And a Yorkshire entrepreneur faces a nightmare opening day.
Episode 28
Renovation fatigue sets in for holiday hosts in France. A family juggle personnel problems and hotel repairs in Spain. And a couple discover the perils of remote living in Italy.
Episode 29
In Italy, two foodies prepare a vegan banquet. In Greece, a couple set out to kick start their food tours business. And a Yorkshire entrepreneur faces some life-changing decisions.
Episode 30
In Greece, business is booming for two gastronomic tour guides, a couple's Italian wilderness retreat plans are threatened and a family roll out a new menu at their Spanish hotel
Episode 31
In Spain, a trio of friends plan to open a cocktail bar, but there are building delays. In Alicante, a house sale and water supply woes threaten the opening of a wedding venue.
Episode 32
In France, a farmhouse renovation progresses, but with trial guests due, will it be ready in time? And in Alicante, a wedding venue suffers a setback after more builder bothers.
Episode 33
In Spain, reality sets in for new bar owners as things take shape. And a family chase their Italian dream, but with a baby on the way and no home, will it all come crashing down?
Episode 34
Newly-weds in Alicante prepare for their first guests, B&Bers in France manage a steady stream of guests during noisy gîte renovations, and a couple in Italy reach boiling point
Episode 35
In France, farmhouse renovations notch up a gear. And, as work on their Spanish bar goes down to the wire, can a group of friends pull off their grand opening?
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