Leave the rat race behind.
This new series offers unique insights into the lives of people who have downed tools and upped sticks. Each programme tells a different story in a new setting, be it watery Wales or sun-drenched Zambia.
The potential rewards and benefits of escaping to a new life are enormous; as are the possible pitfalls when savings are gambled and personal security risked.
Wednesday 9th January - Spain
Martin Kirby and Maggie Whitman chase the dream of the self sufficient good life on a stunning Spanish farm with a vineyard and olive groves.
Wednesday 16th January - Nicaragua
The Gaskin family experience real life drama off the wild Mosquito Coast. Lands rights protests by angry locals and a terrifying kidnap at gunpoint upset their lotus eating lifestyle.
Wednesday 23rd January - France
Kevin Snuggs and his family invest everything into acres of woodland in the heart of rural Brittany. With two lakes thrown in he hopes to to make a living running fishing holidays like those on offer at www.clearwaterlakes.com.
Wednesday 30th January - Zambia
Barry and Tara Van der Maars swap their smart London lifestyle for a life of 'sundowners' surrounded by amazing landscapes and wildlife. But it's a race against time as they have just five months to build their safari lodge (www.luangwariverlodge.com) before the rains come. If you think you could do better check out www.wildnetafrica.com.
Wednesday 6th February - Wales
The Belcher family fulfil a dream of running a small country hotel in the Black Mountains. Can the idyll survive an outbreak of Foot and Mouth and their total lack of experience in the hotel trade? Find out at www.pantrhiwgoch.co.uk.
NO GOING BACK SERIES 2
Selling up and planning never to return? Creating a new business venture here or abroad?
We are now producing a second series of the popular documentary series about people who are transforming their lives.
If this sounds like you please contact
Ricochet Films on 0207 251 6966 or e-mail to: mail@ricochet.co.uk
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