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Revisiting Brits who swapped the UK for new ventures in Spain and France.
2020
In Spain, we revisit a handmade soap and candle company, and in France, have two campsite owners and a pair of hoteliers made a success of their businesses?
We revisit wine-makers in France, a boat-loving couple with plans to expand their business in Mallorca, and gite owners dreaming of running a restaurant
We revisit a cycle retreat in Spain, and a water sports business on the Med, and catch up with two gite owners in France who got more than they bargained for
We revisit a couple struggling to bring their favourite pastime to France. And have two twenty-somethings launched their Irish bar on the Costa del Sol?
We revisit a takeaway business on the Costa del Sol and a glampsite in France facing a tough first season. A diver contemplates business after Brexit.
We're back at a unique B&B in rural France, where there's been big change, and in Spain we revisit a dive centre as its owners try to attract more customers
In Spain, we revisit a bar owner whose dream fell apart at the end of her first season, and in France, two fishing lake owners fight to survive in business
We revisit a couple of restaurateurs whose dream hit the buffers after a sudden illness. In France, a bar owner gets into trouble with the local police.
We revisit a much-loved Anglo-French couple who found themselves living in a barn, and a fruit juice entrepreneur on the French Riviera
We revisit a Manchester couple whose vegan café in Spain almost got washed away, and in France, we're back with two B&B owners who faced a cash flow crisis
2022
We revisit a family in Portugal who've made the most out of their holiday village. And in Spain, has a golf course owner's hard work landed him a hole-in-one?
We revisit two gîte owners in France cooking up a new plan to make more cash. And as Covid travel restrictions ease, can a campsite cope with the extra workload?
We revisit a Spanish cookery school whose owners think they've found the recipe for success. And have two French B&B owners found the quiet life they craved?
In Spain, we revisit a hotelier feeling the full force of Covid, but can a new money-making plan turn around her fortunes? And in France, will a pair of winemakers' expensive gamble bear fruit?
After successfully selling British beer in France, two brewers pitch another English craze, but will it also be a bestseller? And in Spain, can a Norfolk soap-making business recover from Covid?
We revisit a crazy golf course that stopped play nine months after opening, and restaurant owners in Mallorca look at ways to diversify to keep them at the top spot
In Spain, we revisit two scuba divers with expansion in their sights, and owners of a gourmet seafood restaurant by the Med are forced to rethink their future
In France, we revisit the gîte owners who put everything on the line... did their gamble pay off? In Spain, a couple of bar owners go from strength to strength.
In Portugal, we revisit a bar owner who ran into trouble with the police over Covid lockdown rules. And is a Spanish fitness retreat still in rude health?
We catch up with a couple running a boat charter company in Mallorca as they try to boost their income, and two gîte owners in France move on to pastures new
In France, we catch up with amateur brewers who are trying to keep up with demand. On the Costa del Sol, we revisit a scuba diver whose business was dealt a big blow.
We visit a pair of hoteliers whose business burnt to the ground - have they risen from the ashes? And what have a pair of vegan B&B owners been up to in France?
In France, a wakeboarder navigates his outdoor watersports company in a new direction. In Italy, B&B hosts take a gamble on bookings during their second season.
In Spain, we revisit a family-run bar. With one member going solo, will the business survive? In France, a pair of gîte owners look for their next challenge.
In France, owners of a motorhome rental business hit the fast lane, and on the Costa del Sol, we revisit restaurant owner sisters who are on the verge of burning out
2024
Catching up with Adam and Alicia at their busy cocktail bar on the Costa del Sol, to discover if they have become victims of their own success. Coach tour operator Lesley trials new Spanish culinary experiences to get her business back on the road, and in France, Colin and Kim are finishing up an ambitious gîte renovation
Simon and Monica, who own a painting holiday company based in the south of France, expand into a new continent. Financial pressures mount for Amanda and Nick at their guesthouse in southern Spain, while Colin and Helen try to drum up more bookings for their bespoke children's holidays in Portugal.
Luxury holiday villa owners Paul and Helen host a group of tennis players and Kimmie and Matt hope for a busy summer full of bookings at their freshly finished gite renovation. On the Costa del Sol, Mike and Craig prepare for the busy season in their cafe.
A return to the Algarve to catch up with Cheryl and Graham, who swapped life in Surrey to run a riverside B&B. In France, Devon family Brian and Paula are on the move after closing their popular eatery, while on the Costa del Sol, a turn in fortune may be on the cards for guesthouse owner Louisa.
In northern Italy, ambitious pair Kevin and Laura battle against the odds to finish their tricky renovations in time for the arrival of their first retreat guests. In Spain, cameras are back with B&B owners Kirsty and Simon as they try to extend their season. Meanwhile, new parents Vicky and Aurelian rise to the challenge as they open a bakery in France.
Gîte owners Mark and Lesley, who have a passion for military history, take flight with a new idea over the Normandy beaches. Mancunian couple Jackie and Lee have built a luxury hillside campsite in Italy, but will they ever get permission to open it? After five years living and working in Almería, fitness instructor Ali from Somerset sets sail on a new adventure.
Couple Rob and Steve launch new events at their French vineyard in Gironde in attempts to keep up with rising production costs and after a huge renovation project, husband-and-wife team Nick and Jenny get to run their Bergerac-based B&B at full capacity. Gary and Lynne suffer a shock departure at their padel tennis club on the Costa Blanca.
Nadine and Simon brainstorm ideas to expand their glamping business in France and hotelier Tanya searches for a new rural retreat in Spain. Joel and Cori give their all as they launch a new venture in the Spanish countryside.
In France, vineyard owners Diana and Steve adopt new farming techniques to help their vines survive the impact of climate change. In Spain's Sierra Nevada, there's a change in direction for Andy and Jules, who have opened a cycle adventure business. Plus, mini-golf-course owner Ian launches an ambitious new tournament on the Costa Cálida.
Craft brewery owners Simon and Rebecca sink their savings into a new taproom and Richard and Anthony try to keep up with demand with their motorhome rental company as the Rugby World Cup brings them more business. Natasha and Giles desperately try to keep their Spanish dream alive as their jungle-themed restaurant on the Costa del Sol struggles to turn a profit.
In Andalucía, Michael and Shaun host their first wedding at their retreat. In Italy, Jane and Walter face difficult decisions over their unique B&B's future.
There's a big win for Scott and Elena's catered breaks in France. In Spain, Emmeline and David take to the road with new ideas for their cycling tour company.
In France, gîte owners Andrew and Dan branch out into walking holidays. On the Costa del Azahar, will Rob and Yvonne's café-bar impress the locals?
In France, Sophie and Will have their hands full at their Alpaca farm. In Spain, are Brian and Shirley about to throw in the towel at their cave house B&B?
In France, Mark and Alison cook up a new idea at their B&B and fishing lake. In Portugal, Russ and Brad set their sights on expansion at their e-bike company.
2025
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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?
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
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?
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?
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?
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.
2023
The owners of a Spanish hotel feel financial pressures, a couple face up to the realities of managing a busy B&B in France, and did a barman's business survive the Covid pandemic?
In Portugal, holiday hosts set themselves a new challenge. In Spain, a former vegan café owner works out her next move as she fights to keep her dream alive.
In France, do a couple have what it takes to start hosting weddings at their 18th-century manor house? And wildfires put the future of a glamping site in Spain at risk.
Is an astronomy-themed retreat in France still shooting for the stars? A Spanish cycling business gets back in the saddle. And can a couple complete their dream Italian home?
Have a couple of craft brewers managed to crack the Portuguese beer market? And are two hair stylists still making the cut in Benidorm?
In Spain, Jo and Ed sink their savings into relocating their scuba diving business. And in France, alpaca farmers Will and Sophie feel the financial pressure.
Anthony and Ian swap an established B&B in France for a building site in Spain. And has bike tour operator Cliff kept his business motoring on as a lone rider?
Spanish crazy golf course operators Willie and Paul take a swing at a new idea. And are gîte owners Lesley and Bernard living the quiet life that they were hoping for?
Can organic farmer Ralph's new business bring home the bacon in Italy? And in France, freak weather derails Kimmie and Matt's gîte-building project.
In Spain, yoga teacher Tessa risks everything to try her hand at hosting weddings, and in Portugal, restaurateurs Romain and Ana reap the rewards of their hard work
In Spain, Marc and Natalia's paddleboarding business branches out into new territory. On the Costa Blanca, friends Dan, Rik and Rex's dreams of owning a gin distillery are dashed.
Can a new business plan keep fitness instructor Ali's Spanish dream alive? And in France, gîte owners Lee and Zandra have their sights set on expansion.
In France, will Richard and Eileen's outdoor wedding go without a hitch? And in the Dordogne, are traditional ice cream makers Chris and Ariane hanging up their aprons for good?
In Italy, glamping site owner Kerry takes her business in a new direction. And in France, can green-fingered Paul and Caroline find a solution to keep their garden craft courses afloat?
On the French Riviera, can Matt's water sports company keep up with current trends? And Chris and Klara try to get their Spanish bike rental business back up and running after the Covid pandemic.
2019
We catch up with a British bar owner in the Costas and return to meet the couple running a boat charter on the Med as their business takes a different direction.
Two restaurant owners in France are revisited as they face up to a potentially disastrous storm, and a hotel owner in Spain chooses between selling and expansion
A fisherman in Spain enters uncharted waters. And after an accident nearly crippled a vineyard owner's business, he suffers another big blow.
Two years after opening a successful B&B in Spain, is it time for a London couple to head home?
This episode revisits a couple who were looking forward to downsizing in France
Catching up with a couple of restaurateurs on the Costa del Sol as they face a new staffing crisis
Find out if a couple based in France has made a success of their yoga business
A couple hits trouble after selling up their B&B in France and there's a sink-or-swim moment for a diving school in Spain
Find out whether two bar owners are still pulling pints four years after opening in Spain
Find out if a kitesurfing business in Spain has taken off after a difficult first season
2021
We revisit a luxury B&B in Spain as its owners launch a new sideline, and an enterprising couple as they try to keep their paddleboard business afloat
We revisit a couple in France as they take their painting holiday business in a new direction. And is expansion on the cards for a bike hire business in Spain?
We revisit a campsite in France as the owners cook up an idea to boost income. And after a tough first year, did a pair of gîte owners make it to a second season?
We revisit a cycling company in Spain that's been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. And after a challenging first season was it all too much for a cave house B&B?
We revisit a riding centre in Spain whose owners struggled to break even in their first season, and see if running a busy bar took its toll on a Lancashire couple
A Sussex couple try to solve a staffing crisis at their bar in Alicante. And in France, can two busy holiday hosts resolve a difference of opinion?
A catch-up with the owners of a luxury B&B that's been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, as they take on new jobs to secure their future in Spain. Plus, revisits to a couple running a Spanish cycling company who were looking to expand into a new territory and a Nottinghamshire couple who opened a plant nursery in France two years ago.
A family from Hull running a successful B&B in France plan another move. Plus, catching up with a catering business on the Costa del Sol and a pair of sailing instructors.
Two years after launching a brewery in France, an Essex couple may have become victims of their own success. The owners of a boat charter business in Alicante have a new plan.
A Spanish cookery school whose owners took an expensive gamble to expand their business, and a pair of holiday hosts who opened an estate agency to secure their future in Spain. Plus, a Shropshire couple looking to double the size of their treehouse B&B business in France.
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