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Wanted: A Simple Life: Series 1: Episode 9

Episode 9

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Can a week in idyllic Norfolk convince this family’s children to leave London behind?

The Ferris-Garbers yearn for the countryside on their doorstep, but will a return to mum Caitlin’s native Norfolk convince their two reluctant sons to agree to leave London behind?

Jon and Caitlin Ferris-Garber dream of swapping the city for a life in the country, where they can enjoy the great outdoors with their beloved dog. The couple have set their sights on Caitlin’s home county, a call back to her roots that has surprised even her. But not everyone within the family is on the same page, as their two grown-up sons think the move might be a knee-jerk reaction to a stressful year. Will the two generations see eye-to-eye after a week of sampling the simple life in Norfolk?

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