Find out how to live to 100 with Jon Snow in a new Channel 4 series

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15 Dec 2021, 11:24

The news broadcaster will be attempting to find the secret to a long life in a new series for the channel, which will see him visit three communities where people “live to extraordinary ages”.

How to Live to 100 will follow Jon, 74, as he travels to Japan, California and the Greek islands to immerse himself in the communities there and find out why they live longer and lead less stressful and healthier lives than most people on the planet.

The presenter will be observing how they live, work and eat, among other things.

He said: “As an older man myself, I'm intrigued by one of my assignments for next year - it is to visit three communities: one in Greece, another in Japan, and yet another in California.

"There is something particularly peculiar about these communities - in that people live to extraordinary ages - often in excess of one-hundred-years-old.

"We shall be trying to find out what it is about their way of life, which I for one could benefit from!"

This series comes after the announcement that Jon will be retiring from Channel 4 news at the end of the year after an impressive 32 years as its news anchor.

He is the longest-serving presenter in Channel 4 news history.

Executive producer of the new series, Jamie Balment said he was thrilled to be working with Snow on the project.

He added: “Covid-19 is making us all think hard about where and how best to live our lives.

"This series visits places where - through accident or design - they have got things right and are living some of the best lives on the planet.

Louisa Compton, Channel 4 Head of News, Current Affairs and Sport, said: "I am thrilled that Jon will continue to be a big presence on the channel.

"This will be a fascinating look at how people live long, healthy lives in three very different communities around the world.

"Jon Snow will unearth the various secrets behind living to 100 by doing what he does best - travelling the world, meeting people, and understanding their lives."

An air date for the series has yet to be confirmed.