The Great B&B Challenge
Broadcast
True North for 24 November 2025 to present
Host
Mariella Frostrup (narrator)
Co-hosts
Nicola Crosse, Eva Genin, Andrew John, Brendan Street (judges)
Synopsis
Six pairs of couples compete to win a bed and breakfast in the Dordogne.
Split into two groups of three, each couple was put through challenges to test the skills required from a B&B host, including hospitality, business, and culinary skills. Assessment was by Andrew John and Brendan Street from Channel 4's New Life in the Sun, Nicola Crosse from B&B company Sawday's, and Eva Genin from AA Hotel and Hospitality.
The best two couples in each group went to the property in south France, where they entertained guests and presented their business plan. The winners of this final round were awarded the business.
Champions
Nichola and Roy Legge