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Wanted Down Under

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British families are given a look at life in Australia ahead of possible migration

Series in which British families are given a look at life in Australia ahead of possible migration

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Wanted Down Under: Series 8

Nicki Chapman

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Wanted Down Under: Series 8: Episode 12: Barker Family

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Barker Family

Episode 12

Episode 12: Barker Family

Series 8

BBC One - Wanted Down Under, Series 8, Barker Family

Can a daughter persuade her mum to move with her to New Zealand?

Series in which families experience a trial week living in Australia or New Zealand. Can a daughter persuade her mum to move with her to New Zealand?

18-year-old Richelle and her mum Lorraine do everything together, but Richelle's dream to move to New Zealand means the pair could spend the rest of their lives on opposite sides of the world. 

Richelle has one week in Auckland to persuade Lorraine that moving to New Zealand would be worth leaving her mum behind in Wales. And that's not all - for Lorraine, starting a new life at the age of 50 is a daunting prospect.

Will Lorraine's concerns be addressed or will Richelle and Lorraine's close bond be broken for good?

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Families decide whether to emigrate to Australia or New Zealand

Series in which families experience a trial week living in Australia or New Zealand before deciding whether to move to the other side of the world for good

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