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Greenlit: Second Chance Summer, BBC2

Second Chance Summer – Ten strangers are about to experience a summer that could change their lives forever. All are at a crossroads in their lives – and all dream of leaving Britain behind to begin a new life in the sun. For seven weeks they will put their dream to the test in an incredible try-before-you-buy experiment as they move to a beautiful farm in Tuscany.

With its vineyard, olive grove and space for a restaurant, this extraordinary location harbours endless possibilities. Individually, purchasing this farm would be beyond the means of our cast. But if they pool their financial resources and learn to work together, this new life is one that they could share.

Between them, our cast have the skills they need to make this work. There might be a builder, a gardener, gifted cooks and those with experience of running a business.

As the weeks pass, they’ll begin to realise their vision and personal ambitions – from making olive oil or wine to welcoming guests to a B & B. Along the way they’ll rediscover what really matters: from the materialistic businessman who realises there’s more to life than money, to the empty-nester putting herself first for the first time since having kids.

At the end of the seven weeks the group will face a life-changing decision: do they return to Britain or pool their cash to pursue their dreams? No matter what they decide, this will be a formative experience for all involved.

Platform: BBC2

Producer: TwoFour Productions

TX: TBC

Source: BBC press release