Channel 4 has commissioned True North to create a competition-based series set in France.
The series “A New Life In The Sun: Win a BnB” is a 15-part spin-off of the hit show. A British couple will compete over two weeks for the chance to own a B&B in France. Participants will be judged on their hospitality, culinary and business skills to win B&B. Channel 4 aims to showcase more regional work in this new format.
Channel 4 has taken a new approach by commissioning the new series from Leeds-based production company True North. The show, titled ‘A New Life In The Sun: Win a BnB’, is a spin-off from the popular series ‘A New Life In The Sun’. In this 15-part series, British couples compete for life-changing prizes in the beautiful surroundings of France. Over the course of two weeks, contestants face a number of challenges that test their hospitality, culinary and business management skills. Each couple must manage real guests, providing an authentic experience of running a B&B in a foreign country.
As the competition progresses, the number of couples dwindles until only four remain in the final week. These finalists will take turns running the winning B&B. Through the competition, their efforts will be reviewed by guests, as well as ratings from expert B&B inspectors and past participants in the original A New Life In The Sun series who have experience setting up B&Bs abroad. It will be done. This adds an exciting and realistic element to the show as participants not only strive to outdo each other, but also meet the high standards expected in the hospitality industry.
Jo Street, Channel 4’s Head of Lifestyle and Commissioning Director, expressed confidence in the creativity of producers who responded to Channel 4’s call for a competitive new property format. She highlighted that the proposal from True North fits perfectly with the channel’s vision of a combination of escapism and competition set in stunning locations. This new series aims to capture the imagination of viewers by providing more than just entertainment. Get a glimpse of the challenges and benefits of running a hospitality business overseas.
Jayne Stanger, senior commissioning editor for lifestyle, echoed this sentiment, describing the show as embodying the essence of “cheerful escapism.” The show deftly combines the glamor of French real estate with the suspense of competition to create compelling television content. True North believes the commission is evidence of the commitment to regional production that has become a key part of Channel 4’s programming strategy.
Julie Beanland, creative director at True North, expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to develop this new format at Channel 4. She recognizes that the show has the potential to create opportunities for freelancers across the North of England, demonstrating that the series will have a far-reaching impact beyond direct entertainment. value. As the show’s production progresses, there’s a clear commitment to maintaining the high standards viewers have come to expect from True North’s work.
This new series promises to deliver both excitement and insight into the journey of owning a B&B, set against the beautiful backdrop of France.
