Series 7 Plot
We catch up with the expats chasing their dream lives and setting up new businesses abroad
A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now? Series 7 aired on May 19th, 2025.
Series 7 Episodes
1. Episode 1
Annie and James expand their microbrewery in Portugal. A new adventure awaits gîte owners Colin and Kim. B&B owners Ellie and Gary battle Bulgarian bureaucracy.
2. Episode 2
In Portugal, Sydney and Pauline race to get their glampsite ready for guests. In France, Sallyanne and Andrew turn a cowshed into a comfortable gîte.
3. Episode 3
In Spain, Tony and Bev have exciting new plans to open an arts lounge and bar. Can Pippa and Nick bring extra revenue to their holiday lets in France?
4. Episode 4
In Spain, Andy and Yuri finally launch their B&B. In France, will Catherine and Steve's pop-up ploughmans be a hit? Mum and daughter Grace and Michelle have new plans in France.
5. Episode 5
In Greece, the pressure's on for food tour operators Rachel and Maek to secure more business. And can Colin and Christina's gîte complex recover before the summer season?
6. Episode 6
In France, wine bar owners Graham and Damon venture outside their comfort zone. And in Fuengirola, can Steve and Gill make it fifth time lucky in new premises?
7. Episode 7
In Italy, can the wellbeing market restore glampsite owner Kerry's faith in her business? In Normandy, novice gîte owners Jane and Andrew have ambitious plans.
8. Episode 8
In Italy, Scot and Angus's abandoned country estate transformation is beset by delays. And can Clint and Carol re-open their French campsite in time for the new season?
9. Episode 9
In Spain, Andrew and Brennan set out to diversify their premium B&B and property consultancy. And can yoga retreat owners Richard and Kelly improve their accommodation options?
10. Episode 10
In France, Natalie and Andy hope to take their treehouse B&B to dizzy new heights. In Greece, can cycling tour business owner Chris hit the brakes and enjoy a slower pace of life?
11. Epsiode 11
In France, restaurant, bar and brewery owners Chris and James have al fresco plans to expand their offering outdoors, while gîte owners Alison and Phil prepare to renovate a guest room
12. Episode 12
In Italy, property managers Carli and James try to boost their earnings. And in Greece, will the success of James and Vicky's diving school drown them in work?
13. Episode 13
In Spain, is Marc and Natalia's paddle board business still riding high? And what's shaking up Morgan and Patrick's Cuban cocktail bar in Torremolinos?
14. Episode 14
In Andalucía, things are hotting up for Steve and Martin's B&B and tearoom. And in France, can gîte owners Lynn and Brian turn things around to keep their dream alive?
15. Episode 15
In Almería, boutique hotelier Ellie has big expansion plans. In France, will wedding venue operators Lauren and James cope with their biggest season? In Italy, Nicky goes it alone on a new venture.
