Quick Summary
Jim and Sally travel to Romania, aiming to win over locals with their new cordial recipe. Meanwhile, in France, Adrian and Serena face a tight deadline as they strive to make a strong impression with their chateau. Both pairs are focused on impressing their respective audiences.
About This Program ✦
The episode follows two separate narratives set in different European locales. In the Romanian segment, viewers meet Jim and Sally, while the French portion centres on Adrian and Serena. Both pairs are working towards a specific goal that they hope will win favour with the people around them. Each storyline pivots on the desire to make a favourable impression – Jim and Sally aim to delight Romanian locals with their drink, whereas Adrian and Serena seek to showcase their French chateau despite a pressing deadline. Jim and Sally are developing a new cordial, a sweetened drink, and they are keen to see whether the recipe will win over the local community in Romania. Their efforts are focused on perfecting the flavour and presentation, with the aim of making a positive impression on the residents. The pair hopes that their concoction will stand out enough to earn approval from the locals, and they are putting considerable care into every detail of the beverage. Meanwhile in France, Adrian and Serena are racing against a tight deadline as they put the finishing touches on their chateau. Their objective is to ensure the property meets expectations and leaves a strong impression, despite the pressure of the looming time limit. Both are determined to showcase the estate in the best possible light, hoping that their efforts will be recognised and that the chateau will be received favourably by those who visit.
A New Life in the Sun broadcasts on Channel 4 HD at 4:00pm, Friday, 13 February 2026. (Subtitles)




