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00:00Look at this view, Brett.
00:01Can't believe we're here.
00:04Stunning.
00:05Now, the chance to make it real begins.
00:08Welcome to the first baby breakfast.
00:10We've got a guest arriving early.
00:11Lovely.
00:13Across three weeks, six couples will fight for the prize of a lifetime.
00:20Walking away with the keys to this extraordinary B&B in the heart of the French countryside.
00:25But only one couple will take them.
00:32Who wins this stunning prize lies in the hands of four expert judges from the world of hospitality.
00:41Eva Jonat, who's inspected hundreds of hotels for the prestigious AA.
00:46The competition has been so tough this week.
00:48Nicola Cross.
00:50Oh, snogging swans.
00:52Elite inspector for the exclusive B&B guide, Saw Days.
00:57Slightly chaotic, as they say, up north.
01:01And award-winning B&B owners, Andrew John and Brennan Street.
01:05Nobody's perfect.
01:06Yeah.
01:07Well, nobody's perfect.
01:11Whoa!
01:13What's happening?
01:14Come on, hurry up.
01:15Come on, look at her. Stop asking me questions.
01:17I've buzzed it all up again.
01:19No, you haven't buzzed anything up.
01:20I'm flagging.
01:22Oh, God.
01:23I have a problem.
01:27I'm not sure if hospitality's for them.
01:31Previously...
01:32My blood pressure must be...
01:34A full breakfast table for the hosts.
01:38This table is not big enough.
01:39It's going to have to do it.
01:40We're running out of milk.
01:41Currently sitting outside a supermarket.
01:44And an eventful challenge...
01:46Oh, my brownie!
01:47Brought out their fighting spirit.
01:49Oh, God.
01:50I guess it all goes wrong.
01:52You've got to come in.
01:53We are!
01:53At which point do we start to panic?
01:56I'm going to make this so strong that she'll wish you never asked for it.
02:00It's day five in the Dordogne.
02:17Beautiful.
02:17And the hosts are preparing for the final showdown.
02:21Last day of breakfast, I'm not going to lie, it's been hard.
02:24I'm flagging.
02:25I know you can't tell, and I know I look good.
02:29Are you all flagging, Steve?
02:30Yes.
02:32We've learned a heck of a lot this week.
02:35We want this even more now.
02:38We've had a taste of it.
02:39Yeah.
02:40And it's the future.
02:41So, what are you thinking, Geoffrey, last day?
02:47Croissants.
02:48What, are you thinking croissants for the last day?
02:50I'm thinking they're huge croissants.
02:52That was a tough work experience, wasn't it?
02:55Very tough.
02:56We've learned a lot about each other and about ourselves.
02:58I expected lots of hard work, which we got.
03:05I didn't expect so much stress.
03:09We're at Midwalla Clarke this morning.
03:11Let me see.
03:12It's the menu for this morning.
03:13Aye.
03:14You have to go well prepared.
03:16Yeah, and you have to have lists.
03:18Yeah.
03:18Today is the host's fourth and final breakfast
03:28and a chance to show they've mastered the second B in B&B.
03:33After a bumpy start to the week,
03:35Jackie and Rob are feeling buoyed by positive feedback yesterday.
03:39Today's the day.
03:40I know.
03:41I'm in good spirits today.
03:43Yeah.
03:43And little tidbits that I've heard...
03:46Yeah.
03:46It makes me feel that we actually do have a chance.
03:50I feel we've got a good chance, actually, today.
03:53It's weird to think that we could win a house in France like this.
03:58Yeah.
03:59That's just a bit mind-boggling.
04:01Let's do this.
04:02Let's go.
04:09I can't believe this is our final breakfast.
04:11Final breakfast.
04:12We're very chilled, considering this is our final breakfast.
04:14Well, no.
04:15Well, we're well, perhaps.
04:16Like, pros now.
04:17Exactly.
04:22You know, you're going to be known for having a tea towel over your shoulder.
04:26I don't mind.
04:26He's there.
04:28Me and Steve couldn't have done any more.
04:30We've given it as all.
04:31We're not perfect.
04:33No, it's perfect.
04:34And we've learned a lot from this experience, haven't we?
04:37But you're perfect for me.
04:40Oh!
04:45I'm not going to lie.
04:47I'm glad I'm going to get a day off, because it's been hard.
04:49Today, the last guests check out, and it's decision time for the judges, who will choose which two couples are going through to the finals.
04:59This competition could completely change everything.
05:03Not only their lives, but probably their families, their friends, everything.
05:07What makes a good host, it's someone that can open their house to strangers, and that wants to create a special environment for them.
05:16B&Bs are about people.
05:21They're not about regulations.
05:23You don't go home from a B&B saying, their fire regulations were the best I've ever known.
05:28You go home from a B&B and you say, the people were fantastic.
05:34On their way for the final fling at breakfast, the judges want to see how Nicola and Roy have improved their menu through the week.
05:45Morning.
05:45Oh, good morning.
05:46How are you doing?
05:48You all right?
05:48Yes, all's good, thanks.
05:50Oh, fresh pastries.
05:51Yes.
05:52Very nice.
05:53Did you go get these this morning?
05:54Oh, we went out first thing this morning.
05:56Yeah?
05:56He was there before the bakery opened.
05:58Oh, my goodness.
06:01The judges are hoping Jackie and Rob listen to feedback, and are now feeling more relaxed as B&B hosts.
06:09Oh.
06:10Excuse me.
06:13Good morning!
06:15Today's the day!
06:17The last supper!
06:19Good morning.
06:21Do you know what?
06:22I'm fighting this morning.
06:24Good.
06:24Yeah, I feel good this morning.
06:27Yesterday was a really good day, and I think that's motivated me and lifted my spirits.
06:30So I have a very important question.
06:32Oh, dear.
06:33Okay.
06:34Is there any coffee about?
06:36Of course there is!
06:37Especially for you, mate.
06:38The judges will be looking to see if Michelle and Steve have embraced France and the local produce on offer.
06:47We've had really good comments about the breakfast.
06:50Steve loves going to the bakery to see the lady in the bakery.
06:53Was she even more smiley today?
06:55Shuffered me a job.
06:58How do you know she offered you a job?
07:00You don't even know, French.
07:02Oh, she's here.
07:07Welcome.
07:08Bonjour!
07:08Bonjour!
07:08Bonjour!
07:09The last one I'm here, like that spring chicken.
07:12I was waiting for the bonjour.
07:14That very loud one that you can hear two valleys away.
07:18Am I loud?
07:20No, no.
07:21Whoever told you that?
07:23Don't know.
07:24There's something wrong with him, isn't there?
07:25Oh, look at that pretty table.
07:28Oh!
07:28It looks lovely.
07:31Michelle and Steve's continental breakfast has been a win with guests, and for the final day they are sticking with what they know.
07:39For the last time, I'm going to ring the bell.
07:42Oh, you do that.
07:43Ring it nice and loud.
07:44Do you think they'll hear it?
07:45Oh, I love doing this.
07:47I feel like I'm in a big hotel.
07:50Breakfast is served!
07:53Right, let me go get my guests.
07:55Hello!
07:56Good morning!
07:57Good morning!
07:57Oh, you are so beautiful!
07:59Oh, thank you!
08:00Thank you!
08:01So, let me explain everything.
08:03So, you've got these little yoghurt pots.
08:05So, you've got some blueberries, jam, strawberries, croissants, chocolates.
08:11You know.
08:12Chocolates.
08:13You've been at it again.
08:14I have.
08:15Aren't they beautiful?
08:17You go to the bakery this morning?
08:19Oui.
08:20Oui.
08:21Thank you very, very good.
08:22Thank you very much.
08:24An impact on the town, Steve.
08:25Did you get anything free this morning?
08:27No.
08:28No, but she let me in ten minutes early.
08:30And you did say she gave you the biggest baguette?
08:33Yes, she did.
08:35I think we've made an impression down there.
08:37I went in the butchers and I got a discount.
08:39Discount?
08:40Discount?
08:41Discount?
08:42So, you need to win so you can come.
08:44And I come with you.
08:4630 minutes down the road, Jackie and Rob are combining the best bits of their breakfast
08:53through the week.
08:54So, breakfast, what do you think?
08:56Wonderful.
08:57This is typically a good breakfast for friends.
09:01After disappointing feedback on their set menu, they've reverted to offering a choice.
09:07So, we have some scrambled egg.
09:09We could have some poached egg.
09:11We have some vine-roasted tomatoes.
09:14And we have some oven-roasted mushrooms as well.
09:18Some scrambled eggs with mushrooms, please.
09:21I'm going to go poached in mushrooms, please.
09:24Did you just get a chance to look at your menus?
09:29We have, yes.
09:30After an over-ambitious start to the week, Nicola and Roy have pared back their breakfasts
09:36since Ava's last visit, and she's keen to scrutinise the results.
09:41Do you want to give me your orders now?
09:42Or do you want to wait?
09:43Yes.
09:44OK.
09:45Yes, we can do.
09:46Some scrambled eggs and bacon, please.
09:48I'd also like the scrambled egg and bacon on brown toast, if that's OK.
09:54Oh, I think this is a double yolk-er.
09:57Ah!
09:58Double yolk-er.
09:59Oh, you said that's lucky.
10:01Is it brown or white?
10:02Two brown toasts and a white toast.
10:05How's everything here?
10:06Yeah.
10:07Yeah, it was good.
10:08Last breakfast in the house?
10:09Yeah.
10:10Is it emotional?
10:11It is, because we want this so much.
10:15We really do want it so much.
10:17The first breakfast was a bit rushed.
10:20Which actually means it was rubbish, and we know that.
10:22Not my words.
10:25I've seen that you've adapted the offering, you've done the menu now as well.
10:29Yeah, yeah, yeah.
10:30Yeah, it's good.
10:31When we're cooking, we're in our zone.
10:34Cheese on bacon.
10:35Very good, Eva.
10:38I see that you've sourced a different style bacon to, like...
10:40Yes.
10:41More local.
10:42Uh-huh.
10:43Where did you find this one?
10:44In another butcher's.
10:45It's lovely.
10:47Is there anything else you want?
10:48Any extra tea?
10:49Coffee?
10:50You've got to have some more coffee.
10:51Of course you can.
10:54What are your thoughts on bacon?
10:56Yes, really much.
10:57Lovely.
11:01Michelle, I really appreciate the fact that we've got individual butters.
11:05Excellent idea.
11:06Really nice.
11:08I like that.
11:09Nice touch.
11:10Whoa.
11:11And?
11:12Mushrooms are a little bit dry for the eggs.
11:17Mm.
11:18Very good.
11:19Mushrooms are a little bit too much cooked but very, very good.
11:24At last.
11:25And that is a very good-looking egg.
11:29He's very, very happy with that egg.
11:31Thank you very much.
11:33The test is a perfect project egg.
11:38You've been to every single house now, so for breakfast?
11:43Yeah.
11:44Which was your favourite?
11:45For me, this one is my favourite.
11:48And why?
11:49Why so different?
11:51Simple but with a beautiful table.
11:55I think just the overall look of this is just beautifully done, orchestrated and just feels very professional.
12:03We need your honest feedback.
12:04You're the guests.
12:05Yes, we are.
12:06There is a certain monsieur that presented me with a beautiful flower this morning.
12:13Really?
12:14And that's why we have a flower on the table.
12:15I wonder who that could be.
12:17I wonder.
12:18I fell in love.
12:19Don't tell the husband.
12:22Three couples started the week as B&B amateurs.
12:29But after the final breakfast, the judges are at a crossroads about who to send home.
12:36So let me get you some coffee, Nikla.
12:38Oh, thank you.
12:39You're welcome.
12:40It's been so hard because I think the quality has been high.
12:43So it's going to be really, really difficult to make a choice.
12:47Remember, there's a competition.
12:48And we're not going home.
12:49No, we're not.
12:50The stakes are really high.
12:53The competition is really tough and they're facing some fierce opponents.
12:57The muffins were great.
12:59Oh, good.
13:00There we go.
13:01Jackie and Rob really turned it around today.
13:04It's thrown such a spanner into the works because up until this morning, they'd had more-
13:09More downs than the ups.
13:10Downs than that, than ups.
13:11And then-
13:12Then the guests' comments.
13:13They loved them.
13:14Was it all right?
13:15Was that post-life?
13:16Yeah.
13:17They've just got it now.
13:18Got it.
13:19Been a team.
13:20That has completely confused us.
13:33It's the moment all the hosts have been working towards.
13:36The very last guests of the week are checking out.
13:40I love their little touches.
13:42Did you see all the matching bathroom things?
13:47After a tricky week, Jackie and Rob have ended on a high.
13:52Unfortunately, it's time to say goodbye.
13:57You could be French in a short time.
14:02Oui, monsieur.
14:03Oui.
14:04Oui, oui.
14:05Voilà.
14:06Yeah.
14:07Bye-bye.
14:08See you soon.
14:09See you soon.
14:10And all the best for the...
14:12Thank you so much.
14:13Rob and Jackie, we're coming.
14:14We're on our way.
14:15It's been absolutely lovely having you stay with us.
14:18We've filled at home and...
14:19Lovely.
14:20Just very near present experience.
14:22Thank you very much.
14:23Thank you so much.
14:24Safe journey.
14:25Oh, hey, did you pay your bill?
14:27No.
14:28No.
14:30Dammit.
14:31Cheers.
14:32Bye-bye.
14:33Bye-bye.
14:34What a lovely couple.
14:40You're leaving us.
14:41All ready to go.
14:42Yes.
14:43Sorry to be leaving you.
14:44It's been great.
14:45We've thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
14:47They are natural hosts.
14:49They know exactly how to put people at their ease, as well as feed them very well, which
14:52is always extremely important.
14:54After all, a comfortable bed is one thing, but having a good breakfast or a good dinner
14:58is icing on the cake.
15:00After a culinary disaster at the start of the week...
15:03Bye-bye.
15:04Bye-bye.
15:05...professional chef Roy's humble breakfast has ended the week with a flourish.
15:09How did breakfast go?
15:10Very smooth.
15:11I think it went well.
15:12I think it went very well.
15:13We sourced a lot of local products.
15:15I've noticed your bacon was delicious.
15:17You need to give me the name of your butcher.
15:19Yeah, yeah.
15:20I will.
15:21We definitely still want to give a hot breakfast option, but it's just...
15:24we need to be easier for us than what we originally planned.
15:28I think one of the key aspects of running a B&B and staying at a B&B is spending time
15:32with the hosts as well.
15:33Yeah, yeah.
15:34And I think with a simpler menu like you've done today, it just makes it easier and more
15:39enjoyable for everyone.
15:40Even if it doesn't move forward from this point, I know you're really keen to move to
15:43France and I wish you all the best with that.
15:45Thank you so much.
15:46I appreciate it.
15:47Meanwhile, Michelle and Steve's enthusiasm has been a talking point and they continue
15:54to wow their guests.
15:56I can't say how much of a joy it's been to meet you guys.
15:59You're absolutely joyous.
16:01The pair of you.
16:02Thank you so much for your time.
16:05And your energy.
16:06Oh, that's lovely.
16:07Have you got any feedback for us at all?
16:10Well, I've written some notes on the feedback form.
16:13Okay.
16:14Take care.
16:15Bye.
16:17What you did right.
16:18Yeah.
16:19At breakfast time.
16:20Yeah.
16:21Was to keep it simple.
16:22Yes, yeah.
16:23You got on so well with the baker.
16:24Yeah.
16:25Yeah.
16:26And you had your lovely fresh bread.
16:27Yes, yeah.
16:28Perfect.
16:29And that's what you expect to have for breakfast in a French B&B.
16:33Yeah.
16:34And you nailed it.
16:37With all the guests gone, the judges are heading back to HQ to decide who is going home.
16:43They've had a great last breakfast, except not everyone would feel comfortable with so ebullient
16:50a welcome.
16:51You know, if she could just make the bonjour into just bonjour.
16:56Yes.
16:57This is it now.
16:58This may have been their last breakfast in the competition and I'm not sure if it was
17:07quite enough to secure their position in the final.
17:12Rob, Jackie, we're off.
17:14We're off.
17:15Okay.
17:16Okay.
17:17This is it.
17:18Big day.
17:19We have to say it's gone up and down.
17:20There's been peaks and troughs for every single host.
17:23It's not just you.
17:24Yes.
17:25We have to see ultimately what it all comes down to.
17:27For sure.
17:28So goosebumps.
17:29Bye.
17:30Bye.
17:31See you later, guys.
17:33Something has happened in the last night and a half where they have suddenly relaxed.
17:39They both have fallen in love with this possibility.
17:42Mm-hmm.
17:43We're now going to thrash this out with the other judges.
17:46The last inspection over, the hosts have done everything they can.
17:52But there's no rest for a B&Ber.
17:55We don't like the letter dropped, do we?
17:58No.
17:59That gold envelope will be in my nightmares.
18:02The B&Bs might be empty, but the judges have one last letter for the hosts.
18:08Look your last one.
18:09Look it.
18:10I like that word.
18:13It's another gold.
18:15Oh, it's not as thick today.
18:16No.
18:17Do I really want to open it?
18:18Go on.
18:19Let's see if it does some balls.
18:21I'm so excited.
18:23You see, you've 200 guests arriving tonight and you've got to make dinner for them all.
18:28Six good trips.
18:29Oh, do you want to read it?
18:30No.
18:31No.
18:32Today, you must pack up your B&B.
18:34Oh.
18:38After your guests leave, you will have an opportunity to read the guest book.
18:41I'm really excited about that.
18:43Not nervous.
18:44You will then have some time to enjoy the dordogne.
18:47Oh.
18:48Oh, my goodness.
18:49We're going to have freedom.
18:50Come on.
18:51Oh, we can sit out beside the cafe like you do and have a, you know, a coffee and a bun.
18:56Oh, that's nice.
18:57Nice.
18:58You're going to have to go to your B&B by 1.30.
18:59To pack up your belongings.
19:01And await the results from the judges.
19:03Oh, I feel sick.
19:04Oh, baby.
19:05A judge will be with you at 3pm to deliver the results.
19:093pm it is.
19:11Nice high noon.
19:12Does it not tell you which judge?
19:13Oh, no, it doesn't.
19:14It's a surprise.
19:15I don't know why I'm crying.
19:16Because I knew this.
19:17I knew you were going to be told results.
19:20It's the moment of truth for the hosts, who will finally be able to read what the guests
19:29think of them and their hospitality.
19:31That pool looks so nice.
19:34Even though I don't really like pools.
19:36Ready?
19:37Yeah, go on.
19:38I suppose we're a little bit nervous, aren't we?
19:41People can tell us one thing at the jar.
19:43Yes.
19:44And then ride a different thing.
19:45Yeah, you're right.
19:46Yeah, you're right.
19:47Are you excited?
19:48No, I feel sick.
19:49I'm so nervous.
19:50Guest feedback is vital.
19:53And a bad review can destroy a B&B's reputation overnight.
19:57Shall we read it?
19:59Julien.
20:00Yes.
20:01My dear friends, it was a great pleasure to meet you.
20:03You're definitely make for this job and living in France.
20:06Hope you will win.
20:07Your towel guy, Julien.
20:09I hope you didn't see me in the nude upstairs.
20:13Did you actually go downstairs?
20:15Yeah.
20:16In the nude?
20:17Yeah.
20:18Because I forgot to put a towel in his room.
20:19Brilliant, your towel guy.
20:20Oh, dear goodness.
20:21Brilliant.
20:22Anne and Andrew.
20:24Thank you very much.
20:25That's it.
20:26That was good.
20:27I feel that Jackie was a little bit stressed.
20:30I've buzzed it all up again.
20:31Well, you haven't buzzed anything up.
20:33Would you come back?
20:34No.
20:35Thank you for a very comfortable night.
20:37We enjoyed meeting you and appreciate your hospitality.
20:41Best wishes.
20:42Well, I didn't actually expect that.
20:45No.
20:46Allyson and Janine.
20:47Allyson and Janine.
20:48Allyson and Janine.
20:49Allyson and Janine.
20:50Thank you for a magical stay.
20:53Keep going.
20:54And then come up on.
20:55Allyson.
20:56Woo!
20:57Maybe a bin liner in the bin.
20:59Yeah.
21:00You said that though, didn't you?
21:01Yeah.
21:02Yeah.
21:03So why didn't you do it?
21:04Because you said you don't have them in these bins.
21:05Did I?
21:06Can't remember that.
21:07Because you take the lot out.
21:08I'm Julia.
21:09Nice to meet you, Julia.
21:10Nice to meet you, Julia.
21:11Please come in.
21:12Julia!
21:13Julia!
21:14My dear friends, great honour and pleasure to meet you.
21:18You're learning everything very fast.
21:23You're right now ready to go on to the next stage and win.
21:28All the best.
21:29I will come in your B&B surely.
21:31Love you.
21:32Three kisses and a heart.
21:33Sam and Alex.
21:34Sam and Alex, yes.
21:35Thank you for such a wonderful stay.
21:36It's been great.
21:37They've been really welcoming.
21:38Food, particularly, was a standout.
21:39Well done.
21:40You did a really good job.
21:41Yeah.
21:42I would say if I had to choose, this is the one I would come back to in a heartbeat.
21:54Town out of town.
21:55See?
21:56I cried out.
21:57Stop it.
21:58You're getting me, come on.
21:59That's all so lovely.
22:00Anyway.
22:01Hello!
22:02Oh, you're going to have so much fun.
22:04Let me tell you.
22:06Shirley.
22:07That was going to be my middle name.
22:09Was it?
22:10Shirley.
22:11Yes.
22:12Wow.
22:13How many superlatives can you use to describe this couple?
22:16That's my sort of girl.
22:17Wow.
22:18Perhaps take a breath when you meet someone before you give the full force of your personality.
22:27What a tour de France.
22:29Congratulations on your brilliant hosting.
22:34We make them so welcome.
22:36They just don't want to leave.
22:39It's been a venture.
22:42We more to come.
22:43More to come we hope.
22:45Wait for three o'clock.
22:46Oh.
22:47All the comments have been absolutely lovely.
22:49They got me out of there.
22:50It just means so much.
22:51It does.
22:52I'm so proud of it.
22:53Judges are looking for a lot more.
22:54This is their job.
22:55As the hosts ponder the guest books, what they don't know is the guests were asked for
23:07more specific feedback for the judges and some of the comments are eye opening.
23:12We need to really look at how these guests have seen each of these houses.
23:17We have one comment here.
23:19Maybe don't quit your day job.
23:35It's the final day and the judges are in their HQ making a decision that will change one couple's lives forever.
23:42We have now the guest cards.
23:44We need to really, really look at how these guests have seen each of these houses, which may be completely different to our viewpoint.
23:53As their future is debated by the judges, the hosts are getting a taste of the life they could have if they win.
24:01We'll do a picnic.
24:02Right, we're there.
24:03Michelle and Steve, the bouncy spaniels with magic.
24:07Let's go and have a sandwich.
24:09We're off. Come on.
24:10Their big thing with all of their guests, all of the comments, has been about their bouncy, exuberant welcome.
24:19They're terribly warm.
24:21They are very, very warm.
24:22Both of them.
24:23You know, they're just open-hearted.
24:25I'm in this one.
24:26The hosts were crackers.
24:29Great people.
24:31Great people.
24:32But then this guest said,
24:34Be careful with too much energy, depending on guests.
24:38Where are we going to go?
24:39How do you work these things then?
24:41Pushing pedal, no?
24:42Oh.
24:43Bye. Au revoir.
24:44Au revoir, monsieur.
24:45Rob and Jackie, it's a very mixed bag.
24:48We have one comment here.
24:50Keep doing what you're doing.
24:51Don't change.
24:53Okay, which is fantastic.
24:55And then the next one, maybe don't quit your day job.
24:58Which is a little bit devastating by all it sounds.
25:03Yeah, perhaps a little harsh.
25:05Last but not least,
25:08Nickel and Roy, yeah.
25:10Oh, look.
25:11Indeed, Freddie.
25:12Aren't they gorgeous?
25:13Overall, I felt like the comments on the guest cards were quite positive.
25:17On this card, for example, what did you like most about your experience chatting to our very friendly host after dinner, after the excellent dinner, actually.
25:26With the guests' feedback on their minds, the judges must now decide which couple has failed to impress.
25:33For the hosts who've been battling it out all week, running a B&B would be a dream come true.
25:44Michelle and Steve started working at 16, and after raising their kids, they are now keener than ever to export their Yorkshire charm to the continent.
25:53So, what do you think about it all? B&B?
25:56Brilliant idea. Should have done it sooner.
25:58We could do it sooner. We're about to look after you two.
26:02It's gonna change us lives.
26:04You know, we're a couple from Barnsley.
26:07We've grafted all his lives. Nobody's give us any money.
26:10So, this is our opportunity to prove ourselves.
26:15I wouldn't say it's the last chapter in his lives.
26:17I'd say we're just turning another page in our lives.
26:21All the road trips and all the baguettes, what's not to like?
26:25Bonjour.
26:26Have you got any French, Lily?
26:28I can't breathe.
26:29Right, go on then.
26:31Una dos tres.
26:34Isn't that Spanish?
26:37Bonjour!
26:38Bonjour!
26:39This week, Michelle and Steve's personality has won over the French locals.
26:44This prize would allow them to start a new business working together.
26:48They've got so much drive to win.
26:50And the drive gets them wherever they wanna be in life.
26:53Bonjour!
26:54Bonjour!
26:55My mum's a very competitive woman.
26:57She always gets what she wants, to be honest.
27:00I am competitive when it's something like this because it's gonna affect all of us as a family.
27:05So, I am absolutely so wanting to win this.
27:11I love the energy.
27:13They are incredibly warm.
27:14I felt absolutely engaged.
27:16And even those guests that don't like hugging ended up hugging.
27:20Ended up hugging.
27:21Yeah.
27:22It is infectious.
27:23Did I find it a bit loud in some instances?
27:26Yes.
27:27In the ear department even.
27:28Yeah.
27:30So, how did you get used to this culture?
27:32I absolutely love it.
27:33It's so high.
27:35Wherever you go, wherever you look, it's just beautiful seeing me, isn't it?
27:40We've got a chance of being here.
27:42We love hosting a B&B in France.
27:45It's our dream.
27:46Absolute dream.
27:48We work hard, look after people, and we have moments like this.
27:54They had one or two hurdles during the week.
27:56You, Eva, had to endure a tikka masala that had curdled.
28:01Why would you choose to cook a curry in a French B&B?
28:05Something magic has happened because on Monday, I looked at his swan on the bed
28:11and I thought, oh my goodness, I've been transported back to the 60s.
28:16But by yesterday, I was going, Steve, you've made smogging swans!
28:22And they looked amazing, absolutely amazing.
28:26So, that's magic, as they say.
28:29And each to their own, I mean, brilliant.
28:31Has it brought us closer together?
28:33I'd say, yeah, picnic this morning and we all-dans.
28:36We all-dans, we don't all-dans us very often.
28:39We weren't all-dans for ten years!
28:41At home, Rob and Jackie have been married for 20 years
28:50and run a kitchen renovation business together.
28:53So, we need to talk about these kitchen designs.
28:57Every day's busy.
28:59You know, we've got a business to run, which is busy in itself.
29:01I think it's really nice.
29:02I quite like this design.
29:03Yeah, I quite like that.
29:04Four kids to still sort of run around after.
29:07Having a B&B would give us...
29:10A fresh start.
29:11A fresh start.
29:12And a fresh start is what they need
29:14after a brush with death four years ago.
29:17It was at the beginning of Covid.
29:20I was feeling very, very out of breath.
29:23I went to the doctors and she told me I'd got complete heart block.
29:28It was very, very scary.
29:30I didn't actually have a will, but I actually made the will
29:32while I was in the hospital bed.
29:35Because I didn't know what was going to happen.
29:38Obviously, I'd like not to have a pacemaker.
29:42You know, but obviously it's...
29:44It's keeping you alive, isn't it?
29:45It's keeping you alive, isn't it?
29:46It's keeping me here.
29:47It's keeping you here.
29:48Sorry.
29:52See the chateau there, look?
29:53Oh, that is beautiful.
29:54Look, look up there.
29:57It's time to put us first now.
30:00Jackie and Rob have fallen in love with the French scenery,
30:03and a win would mean they could sell up shop
30:05to make the move they've always dreamed of.
30:08This area is just so beautiful.
30:10I mean, France is beautiful anyway, isn't it?
30:12It is.
30:13I can't believe how lush green it is, though.
30:14No, I can't.
30:15It just gives you such a sense of, like, calm and tranquil, isn't it?
30:19Mm.
30:20And that's certainly what we both could do with.
30:22Definitely.
30:24We had a few issues.
30:25There was chilli gate.
30:26Cheese gate.
30:27Cheese gate.
30:28Cheese gate.
30:29Croissant gate.
30:30Croissant gate.
30:31I don't have any one.
30:32What we saw this morning with Rob and Jackie was an immense improvement.
30:42I mean, they shattered the glass ceiling.
30:45It was, like, two completely different contestants.
30:48Mm.
30:49They were relaxed.
30:50Jackie was very affable and warm with everyone.
30:54They acknowledged their various foibles through the week,
30:58which I thought was brave of them at breakfast to acknowledge.
31:02Cheese gate.
31:03Sheet gate.
31:04Chilli gate.
31:05Chilli gate.
31:06Yeah.
31:07Chilli gate.
31:08Pastry gate.
31:09Oh, pastry gate.
31:10Lemon-posset gate.
31:11Lemon-posset gate.
31:12But in...
31:13With the best intentions, they really, really pulled it round today.
31:17They did.
31:18They did.
31:19And they were completely different.
31:20And it gave me...
31:21And the difference in five days.
31:23It gave me goose pimples.
31:27Regardless of what happens, it has cemented the fact that this is what we're going to do.
31:31And we were putting plans into place now to get it sorted and make the move.
31:37And this is what it's all about, isn't it?
31:39Taking time out for us as well.
31:41Yeah.
31:42Yeah.
31:43And to have a calmer way of life.
31:44A world away from where we are at the minute.
31:52My day-to-day life is I'm really busy.
31:55I've got two jobs and I probably have one day off a week.
31:59Having worked in other people's kitchens all his life, Roy is now desperate to do things his way.
32:06I have a huge menu up here and I've written it down and it has to come out.
32:10And what a better place in France.
32:12We want to run a B&B because I would be really well organised and Roy would just do these tools.
32:18I think it will give us a better quality of life.
32:23Yeah.
32:24And although it would be our own business, I think we'd have more freedom to do things ourselves rather than be dictated to by other people.
32:32I scroll holidays a lot in my spare time.
32:36We love holidays, absolutely adore them.
32:38Any chance to get away, I usually find them and then convince Roy that it's essential that we have to go on this.
32:44Like a geography trip.
32:45We have no ties and we're free to go and do what we like.
32:51For sure.
32:52Wow.
32:53Pistachios.
32:55Shall we get some?
32:56Moving to France would definitely be a new chapter for us and just a dream come true.
33:00Breakfast that had sort of skimpy hollandaise sauce and...
33:05They were over ambitious.
33:06Yeah.
33:07We'd actually seen the chaos of forgetting the milk.
33:09Of course, of course.
33:10All of that.
33:11We were there for, if you like, their down day.
33:13But not once did Roy stop smiling.
33:17It's an old Citroën Diane.
33:18I need to take a photograph.
33:20I love them.
33:21Look at the state of it.
33:22I know.
33:23We definitely have fallen in love with France.
33:24So if we didn't win, we're still going to do this.
33:27Love this week.
33:28I've definitely banned one of these.
33:29Definitely.
33:30Really?
33:31Oh, I love it.
33:32Hopefully in better condition.
33:3330, 40 years of age.
33:35You're not going to get a brand new one, you know.
33:37All right.
33:38Whenever there is a problem, she's the one that goes and addresses it.
33:42And that teamwork is lovely.
33:45I find that they're very professional.
33:47They're very kind, very genuine, and very calm.
33:52Every single guest commented on their kindness.
33:57Nicola and Roy have been won over by the incredible French produce.
34:02If they win, they'll be quitting their jobs and can't wait to be their own boss.
34:06Make a wish.
34:07I'm going to make a wish.
34:08What are you going to wish for?
34:09No.
34:10No.
34:11I know.
34:12Hopefully we are the best hosts.
34:13Hopefully.
34:14I could be going home in the next couple of hours.
34:17I know.
34:18What did you make a wish for?
34:19Probably the same as you.
34:20What's that?
34:21I'm not saying.
34:22Is it going to turn out the way we want it?
34:24Yeah.
34:25OK.
34:28Only two couples can go through to finals week.
34:31Is it good?
34:32Can I tell I'm quiet?
34:34Yeah, I'll get a bigger tube.
34:36Now it's up to the judges, who have high standards to meet.
34:40I'm going to go and win this.
34:41Let's go win this B&B.
34:44Too many people have had too many troughs.
34:47I have to be just a little bit sharp now and a little bit stern because this is a huge prize.
34:54I know.
34:55It's an immense prize.
34:56And I'm sorry, at some point you pull yourself together and you stick with the programme.
35:01Rob and Jackie on day one were our favourites.
35:05She sometimes appeared quite nervous and stressed herself.
35:09They must all have done, but she showed it more than the other.
35:13Michelle does have a click on performance switch.
35:18So where's, what, at which point is there an authenticity there?
35:22Just because you've got a click on star switch doesn't mean to say you're not authentic.
35:28Look at you.
35:31Then we get to Nicola and Roy.
35:33If baking and cooking is their US fee, why is their breakfast not number one for the guests?
35:38You're right.
35:39In a competition like this, why aren't, why isn't everything on that table home-baked?
35:46Well, look, we have the guest figures.
35:49We have our opinion.
35:51It is miniscule differences.
35:54Yeah, they are miniscule.
35:55But somebody has to go home today.
35:58And I think we know what we have to do.
36:00I think we do.
36:03It is miniscule.
36:04It is miniscule.
36:05It is miniscule.
36:06It is miniscule.
36:07It is miniscule.
36:08It is miniscule.
36:09It is miniscule.
36:10With a decision made, the judges will return to where they had breakfast to deliver the verdict.
36:18I feel a sense of apprehension delivering the news to our host this week and having to send someone home.
36:25It's a huge prize and it's a life-changing prize.
36:28So we will be breaking someone's dream today.
36:30Two couples will go through to the finals, but for one, the dream of winning a B&B in France will be over.
36:40Twenty to three.
36:41This is it, Steve.
36:43So how are you feeling?
36:44I'm worried about you, to be honest.
36:46Me?
36:47Yeah.
36:48How are you going to take the outcome?
36:49So when we're not going through, I'll be gutted, absolutely gutted.
36:55All the hosts must pack up their houses and be ready for the judge's decision.
37:01It's getting a bit real.
37:02It is getting real now, yes.
37:04Are you nervous?
37:05I am really nervous now.
37:07This morning I was just quite buoyant because it was like the last day.
37:11Now I keep looking at the clock thinking, there's not much time now.
37:14It's like waiting for the bloody hangman, isn't it?
37:19Are you nervous?
37:20I'm very nervous.
37:21I am.
37:22I've dipped in and out all day of being confident and then now we're going home, that's it.
37:27So I don't know how to feel.
37:28We wanted so much, that's why we failed it, Chris.
37:33At the start of the week, three couples arrived in France having never hosted a B&B before in their lives.
37:40Five grueling days, 14 guests, 19 breakfasts and it all comes down to this.
37:48They've worked really, really hard.
37:50They should be really proud of themselves.
37:53It's been a truly difficult decision.
37:56But there's only one B&B to give away.
38:00And it's time to go and give them the results.
38:03This is the worst bit now, isn't it?
38:06It's hard.
38:07It might sort of explode in a minute.
38:11Here goes.
38:13And I don't get nervous.
38:15But this is a huge, huge opportunity.
38:18This is going to change our lives.
38:20It's not going to be long now.
38:22This waiting is horrible now because it got so near and we're just waiting, innit?
38:27I could actually burst in this year now.
38:29Good.
38:30Why?
38:31Or is it just suddenly going?
38:33Bum, bum, bum.
38:34Bum, bum, bum.
38:35Bum, bum, bum.
38:36Bum, bum, bum.
38:37Give me jump.
38:38Bum, bum, bum, bum.
38:39Bum, bum, bum, bum.
38:40Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum.
38:42Hello.
38:43Bum, bum, bum, bum.
38:44Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum.
38:46Here we go, Shell.
38:50So.
38:51It's time to give you the judge's decision.
38:57You're brilliant at hosting and the guests' feedback has been mostly positive.
39:02It's been so lovely to see your personalities grow challenge by challenge.
39:10Your guests have loved their stays.
39:12The feedback's been great.
39:16Some elements were forgotten and you could have made more use of local produce and specialties of the region.
39:25I'm sure we can all agree that possibly one of your lapses has been a lack of planning.
39:34You've had some timekeeping problems and you missed a few things that you really should have picked up on.
39:43It's been intense and eventful, but it's been a pleasure to follow you grow during this week.
39:52Lack of planning, which has led to you becoming quite stressed.
39:56And that stress has been visible to your guests.
40:02It's been a tough week, so you should be really proud of what you've achieved.
40:09The judges have come to a decision.
40:11The judges have come to a decision.
40:15But the judges have reached their final decision.
40:19The judges have come to a decision.
40:21You're through to the finals week.
40:31No!
40:32The judges have made a decision.
40:33And you won't be going through to the final.
40:34Okay.
40:35Sorry guys.
40:36We're so sorry.
40:37That's all right.
40:38Fair enough.
40:39No, no, no, it's all good.
40:40It's all good.
40:41Be very, very proud.
40:42Be proud.
40:43Be really proud.
40:44Because I know how important those dreams are to you guys.
40:45You're off to finals week.
40:46We're finals week.
40:47We're finals week.
40:48No!
40:49Oh!
40:50No!
40:51Why's it feeling all alone?
40:54What?
40:55It's bad.
40:56Well, hey, no.
40:57I mean, we need newensive road.
40:58I never want one more.
40:59Hey, the judges have come to be a ticket.
41:03And you won't be going through to the final.
41:04Okay.
41:05Sorry, guys.
41:06We're so sorry.
41:07That's all right.
41:08Fair enough.
41:09No, no, it's good.
41:10It's all good.
41:12Be very, very proud.
41:13Be proud.
41:14Be really proud
41:15because I know how important those dreams are to you guys.
41:17I'm so pleased for you.
41:25I can't believe it.
41:31Was it a frog in a former life?
41:36I can't believe we made it into the finals.
41:39Thank you so much.
41:42It's almost like winning the lottery ten times over.
41:45Just getting into the finals.
41:47It's not finished, though.
41:48There'll be more challenges.
41:51I think the finals will be intense.
41:53They're going to throw everything at us, absolutely everything,
41:55and we have to be prepared.
41:57I wouldn't have been here without you.
41:59I wouldn't want to do it without you.
42:01All right?
42:03Please don't be sorry.
42:04Because it's not you that's got to be sorry.
42:07We give it our all.
42:08And you know what we've got to do?
42:09We've got to dust ourselves down, stand back up tall.
42:12I'm so tired if I'm into it.
42:13I know.
42:14I know.
42:15But now's the time for change.
42:17Go home, see the kids, decompress a little bit, reflect on what we've been through.
42:25I think it's time to get our ducks in a row and get ourselves back out here.
42:29We've made some good contacts.
42:32There's a reason we didn't win it.
42:35Gutted, don't get me wrong, but dust yourself down, pick yourself up and move on.
42:39While Jackie and Rob say au revoir to France, Nicola and Roy have been invited to meet the other finalists.
42:48But they have no idea who will be joining them.
42:51You've got to play it cool as a cucumber.
42:55Cooler than a cucumber.
42:56It'll be like an ice cube, though.
42:58An iceberg.
42:59Congratulations, my friend.
43:17Can't wait to hear how your week was.
43:18One of them weeks.
43:20Honestly, it's just been absolutely physically, emotionally draining.
43:27Now that they've secured a spot in the finals, the judges have some words of wisdom to share.
43:33I had to come along and congratulate you.
43:38Thank you very much.
43:38It's paying off you.
43:39It was a tough one.
43:40It was a tough one.
43:41If you think this week was tough, you've got another one to come.
43:46Well, I mean, the competition's only going to get stronger and finals week will be tough.
43:54As week one draws to a close, the battle to win a B&B is only just beginning.
44:00Just remember, guys, don't get too friendly tonight.
44:03Nope.
44:04Because it is a competition.
44:06Don't you worry.
44:08Have a nice evening.
44:10Not too much to drink, thank you.
44:15We really are going to absolutely up our game, aren't we?
44:19Oh, we certainly are.
44:20I'm going to take up magic.
44:22And I'm going to make you disappear.
44:24Next time...
44:30This is our home, right away.
44:32Wow.
44:34Three more couples...
44:36This is a bathroom, isn't it?
44:37...are battling for a B&B.
44:39Oh, rather long, dark hair.
44:42Ben's vital.
44:43Yeah.
44:44And these rookie hosts...
44:46Well, why did you let it down?
44:47Because it looked funny!
44:49I feel like Cinderella.
44:50...are definitely in it...
44:52...frenching.
44:53Cheers.
44:54...to win it.
44:55Cheers.
44:55Yes!
44:56Yes!
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