Wanted Down Under

43min

Wanted Down Under is a BBC One morning television series, which has been running since 2007. The programme shows families considering emigrating to either Australia or New Zealand.

Episodes

Cast

Morgan

1. Morgan

15th Jan 2007

Life's a struggle for the Morgan family from Caerphilly and they dream of a better future in Australia, even though they've never been. After a one week trial to test the lifestyle in Sydney, Dean and Justine must decide whether they really could leave friends and family forever, and begin a new life down under.

Ashton

2. Ashton

16th Jan 2007

The Ashton family are looking for a fresh start in Australia after a difficult few years. They have one week to test the lifestyle in Adelaide before choosing whether to emigrate or not. But they soon discover the decision isn't as easy as they might have thought.

Guy

3. Guy

Chris Guy and his wife Judith have been dreaming of a better future for their family in Australia. However when they try out the lifestyle in Perth for a week, they discover this huge decision is far from easy. Daughter Lucy hates the idea from the start, but when the family dig deeper into work opportunities and property prices, they realise their dream may simply be beyond their grasp.

Gibbs

4. Gibbs

A cleaner, greener lifestyle in Australia is beckoning the Gibbs family from Cheshire. Phil and Lois dream of a healthier future for their children, and to be self-sufficient and mortgage-free. However, the reality of this huge move becomes clear after a trial week in Queensland, and they must choose whether to emigrate or not.

Series 1, Episode 5

5. Series 1, Episode 5

19th Jan 2007

The Booton family would seem the perfect candidates to emigrate to Australia, though mum Jeanette has grave reservations. But when they spend a week sampling the lifestyle on offer in Adelaide, the reality of what they are contemplating hits them all. When it comes to the vote, will they choose a future in Australia, or stay in the UK?

Series 1, Episode 6

6. Series 1, Episode 6

22nd Jan 2007

Butcher Matt Whelan and his family embark on a trial week in Perth.

Series 1, Episode 7

7. Series 1, Episode 7

23rd Jan 2007

The Shields family spend a week sampling the lifestyle in Queensland, Australia.

Series 1, Episode 8

8. Series 1, Episode 8

24th Jan 2007

Chris Guy and his wife Judith have been dreaming of a better future for their family in Australia. However when they try out the lifestyle in Perth for a week, they discover this huge decision is far from easy. Daughter Lucy hates the idea from the start, but when the family dig deeper into work opportunities and property prices, they realise their dream may simply be beyond their grasp.

Series 1, Episode 9

9. Series 1, Episode 9

25th Jan 2007

The Jones family spend a week in Queensland with a view to moving to Australia.

Series 1, Episode 10

10. Series 1, Episode 10

26th Jan 2007

The Ashton family are looking for a fresh start in Australia after a difficult few years. They have one week to test the lifestyle in Adelaide before choosing whether to emigrate or not. But they soon discover the decision isn't as easy as they might have thought.

Series 1, Episode 11

11. Series 1, Episode 11

29th Jan 2007

Libby Warner and family spend a week in Brisbane ahead of a possible emigration.

Series 1, Episode 12

12. Series 1, Episode 12

30th Jan 2007

Lynn Carter and family spend a week in Sydney ahead of a possible migration.

Series 1, Episode 13

13. Series 1, Episode 13

31st Jan 2007

Car mechanic Jamie Bristow dreams of an easier life for his growing family in Australia.

Series 1, Episode 14

14. Series 1, Episode 14

1st Feb 2007

A cleaner, greener lifestyle in Australia is beckoning the Gibbs family from Cheshire. Phil and Lois dream of a healthier future for their children, and to be self-sufficient and mortgage-free. However, the reality of this huge move becomes clear after a trial week in Queensland, and they must choose whether to emigrate or not.

Series 1, Episode 15

15. Series 1, Episode 15

2nd Feb 2007

The Patel family are given a look at life in Australia ahead of a possible migration.

Series 1, Episode 16

16. Series 1, Episode 16

5th Feb 2007

Life's a struggle for the Morgan family from Caerphilly and they dream of a better future in Australia, even though they've never been. After a one week trial to test the lifestyle in Sydney, Dean and Justine must decide whether they really could leave friends and family forever, and begin a new life down under.

Series 1, Episode 17

17. Series 1, Episode 17

6th Feb 2007

Andy and Jane Mason spend a week in Adelaide.

Series 1, Episode 18

18. Series 1, Episode 18

7th Feb 2007

The Wall family, fed up with the UK weather, spend a week in Brisbane.

Series 1, Episode 19

19. Series 1, Episode 19

8th Feb 2007

The Mawle family spend a week in Adelaide sampling the lifestyle.

Series 1, Episode 20

20. Series 1, Episode 20

9th Feb 2007

The Keen family spend a week in Perth ahead of a possible migration. With Nadia Sawalha.

First air date

15th Jan 2007

Last air date

29th Jan 2013

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks