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''A Place in the Sun'' is a British
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lifestyle television series about attempting to find a "perfect property" on the market in the United Kingdom, overseas, and "abroad". It most often focuses on areas in
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, but in recent years, it has also featured a number of places in other areas of the world such as
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and
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.


Format

Generally, every episode on the programme shows a British couple wishing to buy a property in a sunny foreign country are shown three to five properties within their budget found by the show's researchers. The presenter gives the couple useful local information relating to buying, running and maintaining a property in this particular location. After viewing each property the couple are asked for their opinions. At the end of the show they are asked if they have a favourite property and we're finally told if they went on to buy the property or another in the region. It was a response to the growth in
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buying property abroad. In the last few years, it has shown destinations as diverse as
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,
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Slovenia Slovenia ( ; sl, Slovenija ), officially the Republic of Slovenia (Slovene: , abbr.: ''RS''), is a country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the southeast, an ...
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, the Caribbean and even Cape Verde.


Presenters

''A Place In The Sun: Home or Away? /
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Jonnie Irwin Jonathan James Irwin (born 18 November 1973) is an English television presenter, writer, lecturer, business and property expert. Early life Irwin grew up on a small farm in the village of Bitteswell, Leicestershire. Irwin was educated at Lutter ...
(2004–2021) *
Jasmine Harman Jasmine Isabelle Harman (born 15 November 1975) is an English television presenter, radio presenter, property expert and writer. From 2004 to 2019 she co-presented the Channel 4 series ''A Place in the Sun (British TV series), A Place in the Sun ...
(2004–present) *
Laura Hamilton Laura Jane Hamilton (born 24 April 1982) is an English television presenter, property expert and entrepreneur. She began her career on children's television, presenting shows such as '' Fun Song Factory'' and on Nickelodeon. She participated in ...
(2012–present) *
Sara Damergi Sara may refer to: Arts, media and entertainment Film and television * ''Sara'' (1992 film), 1992 Iranian film by Dariush Merhjui * ''Sara'' (1997 film), 1997 Polish film starring Bogusław Linda * ''Sara'' (2010 film), 2010 Sri Lankan Sinhal ...
(2012–2015, 2021–present) *
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(2012–2013) *
Adrian Simpson Adrian James Simpson, (born 24 April 1971) is an English television presenter, currently presenting on Sky News on the overnight programme. Simpson was born Carshalton, Surrey, he started his television career as a presenter on the BBC's ''T ...
(2014–2015) *
Scarlette Douglas Charlotte Patricia Louise Douglas (born 17 March 1987), known professionally as Scarlette Douglas, is an English television presenter, singer, dancer and television property expert. She is known for being one of presenters on the Channel 4 serie ...
(2015–2022) *
Ben Hillman Ben is frequently used as a shortened version of the given names Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett or Benson, and is also a given name in its own right. Ben (in he, בֶּן, ''son of'') forms part of Hebrew surnames, e.g. Abraham ben Abraham ( ...
(2015–present) *
Danni Menzies Danni is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Danni Ashe (born 1968), American model, dancer and pornographic actress * Danni Barry, Northern Irish chef * Danni Bassan (born 1955), Israeli musician *Danni Boatwright (born 1975), Am ...
(2016–2022) *
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(2018–present) * Lee Juggurnauth (2021–present) * Leah Charles-King (2021–present) * Craig Rowe (2022–present) ''A Place In The Sun: Summer Sun / By The Sea'' *
Amanda Lamb Amanda Lamb (born 19 July 1972) is an English television presenter, property expert and former model who was notable for presenting '' A Place in the Sun'' from 2001 until 2009 and ''You Deserve This House''. Lamb has also had notable appearances ...
(2001–2009) *
Seetha Hallett Seetha Hallett (born 8 July 1979) is a British television presenter for the Channel 4 series ''A Place by the Sea''. Early life and career Hallett was born in London. Having gained a degree in finance, she worked as a business analyst for major ...
(2005–2011) * Simone Bienne (2006) * Victoria Hollingsworth (2004–2007) * Bella Crane (2003) * Fay Davies (2000) * Zilpah Hartley (2000)


Spin-offs

Spin-offs include the website featuring news, features, advice and the opportunity to search 30,000 overseas properties for sale and for holiday rental, a magazine, which is now the most popular magazine advising on buying overseas property, and two live exhibitions per year in London and Birmingham, called ''A Place in the Sun Live'', since 2005. The most recent ''A Place in the Sun Live'' overseas property exhibition took place at
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Birmingham between 25–27 September 2015. There have also been a number of spin-off television programmes, including: *''A Place in
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'' (2002) *''A Place in
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'' (2004) and ''A Place in Greece: Year 2'' (2005) *''A Place in
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'' (2004) and ''A Place in Spain: Year 2'' (2005) *''A Place in
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'' (2005) with its sequel '' Chaos at the Chateau'' in 2007. * ''A Place in Spain: Costa Chaos'' (2007). Unrelated to the previous ''A Place in
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'' series.


Sister-shows

*''A Place in the Sun'' (2000–2006, (2018–present) presented by
Amanda Lamb Amanda Lamb (born 19 July 1972) is an English television presenter, property expert and former model who was notable for presenting '' A Place in the Sun'' from 2001 until 2009 and ''You Deserve This House''. Lamb has also had notable appearances ...
,
Jasmine Harman Jasmine Isabelle Harman (born 15 November 1975) is an English television presenter, radio presenter, property expert and writer. From 2004 to 2019 she co-presented the Channel 4 series ''A Place in the Sun (British TV series), A Place in the Sun ...
,
Jonnie Irwin Jonathan James Irwin (born 18 November 1973) is an English television presenter, writer, lecturer, business and property expert. Early life Irwin grew up on a small farm in the village of Bitteswell, Leicestershire. Irwin was educated at Lutter ...
,
Laura Hamilton Laura Jane Hamilton (born 24 April 1982) is an English television presenter, property expert and entrepreneur. She began her career on children's television, presenting shows such as '' Fun Song Factory'' and on Nickelodeon. She participated in ...
,
Scarlette Douglas Charlotte Patricia Louise Douglas (born 17 March 1987), known professionally as Scarlette Douglas, is an English television presenter, singer, dancer and television property expert. She is known for being one of presenters on the Channel 4 serie ...
,
Ben Hillman Ben is frequently used as a shortened version of the given names Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett or Benson, and is also a given name in its own right. Ben (in he, בֶּן, ''son of'') forms part of Hebrew surnames, e.g. Abraham ben Abraham ( ...
,
Danni Menzies Danni is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Danni Ashe (born 1968), American model, dancer and pornographic actress * Danni Barry, Northern Irish chef * Danni Bassan (born 1955), Israeli musician *Danni Boatwright (born 1975), Am ...
,
Jean Johansson Jean may refer to: People * Jean (female given name) * Jean (male given name) * Jean (surname) Fictional characters * Jean Grey, a Marvel Comics character * Jean Valjean, fictional character in novel ''Les Misérables'' and its adaptations * J ...
, Lee Juggurnauth,
Sara Damergi Sara may refer to: Arts, media and entertainment Film and television * ''Sara'' (1992 film), 1992 Iranian film by Dariush Merhjui * ''Sara'' (1997 film), 1997 Polish film starring Bogusław Linda * ''Sara'' (2010 film), 2010 Sri Lankan Sinhal ...
, Leah Charles-King and Craig Rowe. *''A Place in the Sun: By The Sea'' (2005–2011) which looks at buying property in coastal areas of the UK, presented by
Seetha Hallett Seetha Hallett (born 8 July 1979) is a British television presenter for the Channel 4 series ''A Place by the Sea''. Early life and career Hallett was born in London. Having gained a degree in finance, she worked as a business analyst for major ...
. *''A Place in the Sun: Home or Away?'' (2004–2019) in which people view properties both in the UK and in a foreign country, presented by
Jasmine Harman Jasmine Isabelle Harman (born 15 November 1975) is an English television presenter, radio presenter, property expert and writer. From 2004 to 2019 she co-presented the Channel 4 series ''A Place in the Sun (British TV series), A Place in the Sun ...
(2004–19),
Jonnie Irwin Jonathan James Irwin (born 18 November 1973) is an English television presenter, writer, lecturer, business and property expert. Early life Irwin grew up on a small farm in the village of Bitteswell, Leicestershire. Irwin was educated at Lutter ...
(2004–19),
Laura Hamilton Laura Jane Hamilton (born 24 April 1982) is an English television presenter, property expert and entrepreneur. She began her career on children's television, presenting shows such as '' Fun Song Factory'' and on Nickelodeon. She participated in ...
(2012–19),
Sara Damergi Sara may refer to: Arts, media and entertainment Film and television * ''Sara'' (1992 film), 1992 Iranian film by Dariush Merhjui * ''Sara'' (1997 film), 1997 Polish film starring Bogusław Linda * ''Sara'' (2010 film), 2010 Sri Lankan Sinhal ...
(2013–15),
Adrian Simpson Adrian James Simpson, (born 24 April 1971) is an English television presenter, currently presenting on Sky News on the overnight programme. Simpson was born Carshalton, Surrey, he started his television career as a presenter on the BBC's ''T ...
(2015),
Scarlette Douglas Charlotte Patricia Louise Douglas (born 17 March 1987), known professionally as Scarlette Douglas, is an English television presenter, singer, dancer and television property expert. She is known for being one of presenters on the Channel 4 serie ...
(2017) and
Ben Hillman Ben is frequently used as a shortened version of the given names Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett or Benson, and is also a given name in its own right. Ben (in he, בֶּן, ''son of'') forms part of Hebrew surnames, e.g. Abraham ben Abraham ( ...
(2017–19). *''A Million Pound Place in the Sun'' (2007–2009) in this special programme, prospective buyers find luxury homes, exploring some of the most desirable locations on the European market. presented by
Amanda Lamb Amanda Lamb (born 19 July 1972) is an English television presenter, property expert and former model who was notable for presenting '' A Place in the Sun'' from 2001 until 2009 and ''You Deserve This House''. Lamb has also had notable appearances ...
*''A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun'' (2012–2017) presented by
Sara Damergi Sara may refer to: Arts, media and entertainment Film and television * ''Sara'' (1992 film), 1992 Iranian film by Dariush Merhjui * ''Sara'' (1997 film), 1997 Polish film starring Bogusław Linda * ''Sara'' (2010 film), 2010 Sri Lankan Sinhal ...
(2012–15),
Laura Hamilton Laura Jane Hamilton (born 24 April 1982) is an English television presenter, property expert and entrepreneur. She began her career on children's television, presenting shows such as '' Fun Song Factory'' and on Nickelodeon. She participated in ...
(2015–2017), Scarlette Douglas (2015–17),
Jasmine Harman Jasmine Isabelle Harman (born 15 November 1975) is an English television presenter, radio presenter, property expert and writer. From 2004 to 2019 she co-presented the Channel 4 series ''A Place in the Sun (British TV series), A Place in the Sun ...
(2015–17),
Ben Hillman Ben is frequently used as a shortened version of the given names Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett or Benson, and is also a given name in its own right. Ben (in he, בֶּן, ''son of'') forms part of Hebrew surnames, e.g. Abraham ben Abraham ( ...
(2015–17) and
Danni Menzies Danni is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Danni Ashe (born 1968), American model, dancer and pornographic actress * Danni Barry, Northern Irish chef * Danni Bassan (born 1955), Israeli musician *Danni Boatwright (born 1975), Am ...
(2016-17). *''A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun'' (2012–2018) presented by
Jasmine Harman Jasmine Isabelle Harman (born 15 November 1975) is an English television presenter, radio presenter, property expert and writer. From 2004 to 2019 she co-presented the Channel 4 series ''A Place in the Sun (British TV series), A Place in the Sun ...
(2012–18),
Jonnie Irwin Jonathan James Irwin (born 18 November 1973) is an English television presenter, writer, lecturer, business and property expert. Early life Irwin grew up on a small farm in the village of Bitteswell, Leicestershire. Irwin was educated at Lutter ...
(2012–18),
Laura Hamilton Laura Jane Hamilton (born 24 April 1982) is an English television presenter, property expert and entrepreneur. She began her career on children's television, presenting shows such as '' Fun Song Factory'' and on Nickelodeon. She participated in ...
(2012–18),
Sara Damergi Sara may refer to: Arts, media and entertainment Film and television * ''Sara'' (1992 film), 1992 Iranian film by Dariush Merhjui * ''Sara'' (1997 film), 1997 Polish film starring Bogusław Linda * ''Sara'' (2010 film), 2010 Sri Lankan Sinhal ...
(2014–15),
Adrian Simpson Adrian James Simpson, (born 24 April 1971) is an English television presenter, currently presenting on Sky News on the overnight programme. Simpson was born Carshalton, Surrey, he started his television career as a presenter on the BBC's ''T ...
(2014),
Scarlette Douglas Charlotte Patricia Louise Douglas (born 17 March 1987), known professionally as Scarlette Douglas, is an English television presenter, singer, dancer and television property expert. She is known for being one of presenters on the Channel 4 serie ...
(2015–18),
Ben Hillman Ben is frequently used as a shortened version of the given names Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett or Benson, and is also a given name in its own right. Ben (in he, בֶּן, ''son of'') forms part of Hebrew surnames, e.g. Abraham ben Abraham ( ...
(2015–18) and
Danni Menzies Danni is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Danni Ashe (born 1968), American model, dancer and pornographic actress * Danni Barry, Northern Irish chef * Danni Bassan (born 1955), Israeli musician *Danni Boatwright (born 1975), Am ...
(2016–18). *''A Place in the Sun: Home or USA'' (2003–2014) presented by
Sara Damergi Sara may refer to: Arts, media and entertainment Film and television * ''Sara'' (1992 film), 1992 Iranian film by Dariush Merhjui * ''Sara'' (1997 film), 1997 Polish film starring Bogusław Linda * ''Sara'' (2010 film), 2010 Sri Lankan Sinhal ...
,
Jasmine Harman Jasmine Isabelle Harman (born 15 November 1975) is an English television presenter, radio presenter, property expert and writer. From 2004 to 2019 she co-presented the Channel 4 series ''A Place in the Sun (British TV series), A Place in the Sun ...
,
Jonnie Irwin Jonathan James Irwin (born 18 November 1973) is an English television presenter, writer, lecturer, business and property expert. Early life Irwin grew up on a small farm in the village of Bitteswell, Leicestershire. Irwin was educated at Lutter ...
,
Laura Hamilton Laura Jane Hamilton (born 24 April 1982) is an English television presenter, property expert and entrepreneur. She began her career on children's television, presenting shows such as '' Fun Song Factory'' and on Nickelodeon. She participated in ...
, Zilpah Hartley and
Seetha Hallett Seetha Hallett (born 8 July 1979) is a British television presenter for the Channel 4 series ''A Place by the Sea''. Early life and career Hallett was born in London. Having gained a degree in finance, she worked as a business analyst for major ...
.


References


External links

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''Official A Place in the Sun TV series website''
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