A Place in the Sun

In the 2023 Valencia programme, Jasmine Harman works with retail manager Jesper and tube driver David to locate a retirement home in the countryside of Valencia. Their search is limited by a £250,000 budget, requiring them to find a suitable property within that price range.

The series ‘2023: Valencia’ is presented as a single‑episode programme, classed within the episode genre. It follows a concise, self‑contained format that centres on a specific real‑estate search, with the narrative unfolding over the course of the broadcast. In this instalment, presenter Jasmine Harman takes on the task of assisting two clients – Jesper, a retail manager, and David, a driver on the London Underground – as they look for a suitable retirement property. The focus of their search is the countryside surrounding Valencia, where they hope to settle after their working lives. Jesper and David each bring their own professional backgrounds to the endeavour, yet they share a common goal of finding a comfortable, affordable home for their later years. Harman’s role is to guide them through the options available in the region, ensuring that the choices align with their personal requirements and expectations. The trio’s quest is constrained by a clear financial ceiling: they must locate a property that can be purchased for no more than £250,000. This budgetary limit shapes the scope of the houses they consider, directing the search toward modest yet appealing residences within the rural Valencian landscape.