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

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Wanted Down Under: Series 8: Episode 1: Randle Family

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Episode 1: Randle Family

Series 8

Randle Family

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

A Midlands family is desperate for more time together. Could Australia be the answer?

Gemma Randle is desperate to spend more time with her family. On a trial week in Australia she is wowed by houses and opportunities, but can she bear to leave her parents behind?

A hectic lifestyle in the West Midlands and long working hours means Gemma and Chris Randle are desperate to spend more time together with their children Maddie and Oliver. Beautician Gemma and PE teacher Chris believe Australia could offer the family the life they are dreaming of. 

During their week in Adelaide, Gemma is blown away by Australian properties but she is torn between becoming the parent she dreams of and leaving her own parents in the UK. So will the family choose to move halfway around the world or stay at home?

Wanted Down Under: Series 8

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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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