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Episode 4

The Real Marigold Hotel Series 4
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The group travel to Rishikesh in the foothills of the Himalayas. Susie and Barbara visit a Buddhist monastery, while Britt, Henry and Paul explore an alternative retirement option.

Saying goodbye to Puducherry, the group 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 amongst 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. For practising Buddhist Susie, a visit to a famous Tibetan monastery with Barbara proves an emotional experience as she learns more about the faith she has followed for almost 30 years. And Henry, a recent convert to alternative medicine, takes advantage of the numerous Ayurvedic doctors in Rishikesh and books himself a warm herbal massage to treat his skin condition.

Keen to discover alternative retirement options in the region, Henry, Britt and Paul check into a luxury senior-living village for the night. On the banks of the Ganges, John and Susie spend the night at the largest ashram in Rishikesh, where they are granted an audience with its renowned spiritual leader.

The senior citizens say their final farewell to India on the sacred banks of the Ganges, where they join hundreds of people who gather every night to take part in a fire prayer ceremony that lights up the night sky. They reflect on the country that has had a profound effect on them, and on the true friendships they have made within the group.

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Credits

Narrator Tom Hollander
Participant John Altman
Participant Duncan Bannatyne
Participant Susie Blake
Participant Henry Blofeld
Participant Barbara Dickson
Participant Britt Ekland
Participant Paul Chuckle
Participant Zandra Rhodes
Series Producer Naomi Templeton
Series Producer Ben Archard
Executive Producer David Clews
Executive Producer Caroline Davies
Production Company Two Four Productions

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