The Real Marigold Hotel

Eight celebrities embark on an experimental adventure to India, to see whether they can set up a more rewarding life than in the UK. Enterpreneur Duncan Bannatyne, designer Zandra Rhodes, comedian Paul `Chuckle' Elliott, cricket legend Henry Blofeld, former EastEnder John Altman, actresses Britt Ekland and Susie Blake and singer Barbara Dickson arrive at their new home by the sea in Puducherry, and while Britt struggles with the heat and Paul misses his missus, Susie, Barbara and Zandra bond over a bit of traditional Indian cooking.

The group begin their second week, having settled into their new home on the coast of Puducherry. Henry Blofeld is keen to find a cure for an old injury, so he and Paul Chuckle visit a local hospital where western medicine is combined with yoga. Paul also braves the chaotic roads as he throws himself headlong into his first Indian driving lesson, while Britt Ekland and Zandra Rhodes explore the more spiritual side of their temporary home. Later in the week, some of the group catch the sleeper train to Madurai, where they enjoy the wild celebrations of the famous Chithirai festival.

Susie celebrates her birthday with the group, while Henry gets a chance to revisit the cricket ground where he made his last overseas broadcast.

Saying goodbye to Puducherry, the celebs journey north to the foothills of the Himalayas for their final week in India. Following a treacherous drive up narrow, winding roads, they arrive at their new home on the outskirts of Rishikesh, ready to experience the spiritual side of life in Northern India. After starting the next day with an outdoor group meditation session among the wild monkeys and spectacular views, Duncan and John waste no time exploring the bustling town of Rishikesh, which attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over the world.