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Wanted Down Under: Series 13: Episode 2: Downey

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When Andrew Downey met Dara, he put a lifelong dream of moving to Australia on hold.

British families explore the idea of moving to Australia. Andrew Downey put his dream of moving to Australia on hold, but now he wants it back on the family agenda.

When Andrew Downey met Dara, he put a lifelong dream of moving to Australia on hold. Now he wants it back on the Downey family agenda. A trial week in Brisbane sees them check out properties, work prospects and the sort of lifestyle they could enjoy down under. But any move to Australia would mean leaving their eldest daughter Sarah behind.

Wanted Down Under: Series 13

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Families decide whether to emigrate to Australia or New Zealand

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