10 Shows Like Living the Dream (2017)

Description: A charming dramedy about maintaining a family estate in the Scottish Highlands, featuring beautiful landscapes, eccentric local characters, and the struggle between tradition and modernity.

Fact: The series was loosely based on the novels by Compton Mackenzie. The fictional Glenbogle House was actually filmed at Ardverikie House in the Scottish Highlands, which later became famous as the location for 'Outlander'.

Description: A lighthearted and aspirational series showcasing people's dreams of leaving urban life behind for a more idyllic rural existence, often featuring charming countryside locations and heartwarming personal stories.

Fact: The show has featured over 1,000 properties across the UK since its inception. It occasionally does special episodes revisiting families who previously appeared on the show to see how their country life turned out.

Description: A heartwarming comedy-drama set in a picturesque coastal village, featuring a quirky protagonist who struggles to adapt to small-town life while forming meaningful connections with the locals.

Fact: The show was originally inspired by the 2000 film 'Saving Grace', where the same character of Dr. Martin Bamford was introduced. The fictional village of Portwenn is actually filmed in Port Isaac, Cornwall.

Description: Focuses on people pursuing their dream homes and lifestyles, often against considerable odds, showcasing both the practical challenges and emotional journeys involved in creating one's ideal living space.

Fact: The longest-running project featured on the show took 13 years to complete. Host Kevin McCloud has appeared in every episode since the show's inception.

Description: A period drama set in a bustling retail environment, following ambitious characters pursuing their dreams while navigating workplace politics and personal relationships in a vibrant community setting.

Fact: Based on Émile Zola's novel 'Au Bonheur des Dames', though the setting was changed from Paris to a fictional English town. The department store set took three months to build and contained over 10,000 props.

Description: A warm family comedy-drama about an eccentric British family starting anew in a foreign country, filled with humorous mishaps and heartfelt moments as they adapt to their new surroundings.

Fact: Based on Gerald Durrell's autobiographical 'Corfu Trilogy'. The real-life Durrell family's time in Corfu lasted from 1935 to 1939, much shorter than depicted in the series.

Description: A medical drama with a strong sense of place, following professionals who find new purpose in an exotic location, blending workplace challenges with personal growth and cultural adaptation.

Fact: Though set in southern India, the series is actually filmed in Sri Lanka. The production team had to carefully avoid showing any Sri Lankan landmarks to maintain the Indian setting illusion.

Description: A touching drama about second chances and late-life romance, featuring complex family dynamics and the challenges of blending lives later in years, set against beautiful countryside backdrops.

Fact: Writer Sally Wainwright based the story on her mother's experience of reconnecting with a childhood sweetheart via Friends Reunited. The show's title references the 1972 film 'Last Tango in Paris'.

Description: A gentle legal drama set in a picturesque rural town, focusing on a small-town solicitor who solves local disputes with compassion and humor, surrounded by an ensemble of quirky characters.

Fact: Stephen Fry ad-libbed many of his character's monologues. The fictional town of Market Shipborough was filmed in various locations across Norfolk, including Swaffham and King's Lynn.

Description: A comedic look at British tourists and expats in a sunny foreign location, full of colorful characters and culture clash humor, while still maintaining an underlying warmth and affection for its subjects.

Fact: The show was originally conceived as a six-part series but proved so popular it ran for ten series. Many exterior shots are filmed at the real-life Benidorm Palace nightclub.