Catch up TV
Series 12: 9. Mrengo Family
The Mrengo family are proud to call Britain their home since settling in Birmingham 18 years ago. Recently they feel they have reached something of a crossroads in their lives. Their hectic pace of living has made them think they need a better work-life balance if they are to have any quality family life with each other and their two young children.\n\nMwakere Mrengo is originally from Tanzania and works in IT. He met Jana from the Czech Republic at the turn of the millennium. Meeting each other wasn't part of either's life plan but they fell in love, got married and decided to settle in the UK. They bought a house and when Samuel, followed by Tamara, were born, their UK roots were strengthened even more.\n\nSoon Mwakere's ever-expanding commitments to his job were getting in the way of having any time with his young family. When his small son Samuel offered him the contents of his piggy bank to 'buy' some time with his dad, Mwakere knew things simply had to change.\n\nThey have friends who recently moved to New Zealand, and Mwakere is envious of what he hears from them about their work-life balance. He wants to see if it could work for his family. Across one week, they see the sort of life they could lead, and afford, if they were to move to New Zealand.
Source: BBC 1
Most recent episodes of Wanted Down Under
Wanted Down Under
Series 13: 3. Hargreaves
Ever since he spent his childhood holidays in Australia, Steve Hargreaves has been determined to make it his home. Wife Dianne doesn't share his passion. A trial week down under ...
03-11-2023
BBC 1
Wanted Down Under
Series 13: 2. Downey
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 o ...
02-11-2023
BBC 1
Wanted Down Under
Series 13: 1. Robinson
Adam Robinson thinks Australia could offer his family the outdoors living they adore. But horse-loving wife Kati isn't ready to join him in the saddle just yet. She wants him to ...
01-11-2023
BBC 1
Wanted Down Under
Series 12: 25. Parker Family
Landlocked Birmingham-born Stephen Parker is a most unlikely surfer dude. But he's long held a dream of living in Australia and riding that perfect wave. However, his Bulgaria-b ...
31-10-2023
BBC 1
Wanted Down Under
Series 12: 24. Santa Clara Family
Since meeting, Persephone De Magdalene and Debbie Santa Clara have shared a dream of emigrating. Their main motivation is a better work-life balance. Debbie is a doctor and work ...
30-10-2023
BBC 1
Wanted Down Under
Series 12: 23. Jones Family
Claire and Jason Jones from Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales have decided it is time once and for all to find out if Australia really is the land of their dreams for them and their ...
27-10-2023
BBC 1
Wanted Down Under
Series 12: 22. Walters Family
Lyn Walters has been infatuated with Australia ever since she travelled there as a young girl and now wants to move her family Down Under. But her husband Owen doesn’t sha ...
26-10-2023
BBC 1
Wanted Down Under
Series 12: 21. Parsons Family
When Jessica Choux moved to England from France and got married to Matt Parsons, she thought her life would settle down in England. She soon discovered that her fireman husband ...
25-10-2023
BBC 1
Wanted Down Under
Series 12: 20. Atkins Family
Roz and Chris Atkins are happily married, despite having very different personalities. Roz wants to throw caution to the wind and follow her wildest dreams while Chris believes ...
24-10-2023
BBC 1
Wanted Down Under
Series 12: 19. Cook Family
Single mum Felicity has dedicated her life to raising her daughter Lucy in the UK. Not that she regrets a minute of it as Lucy now has a wonderful relationship with her father. ...
23-10-2023
BBC 1
Most popular episodes of Wanted Down Under
Wanted Down Under
Series 10: 15. Baigent Family
Busy jobs are playing havoc with Deborah and Steve Baigent's family life. Desperate for change, the couple have set their sights on a move to Australia - but will life there rea ...
22-01-2016
BBC 1
Wanted Down Under
Series 8 - Makuve Family
Christine Makuve is determined to move to Australia's Gold Coast, but husband Munya thinks the timing is wrong and their children just don't want to go.
19-06-2019
BBC 1
Wanted Down Under
Series 10: 19. Samra/raison Family
Jessie wants her daughter and nephew to enjoy a more active lifestyle, while her partner Kevin has long dreamt of a move to Australia. The family spend a trial week in Adelaide, ...
28-01-2016
BBC 1
Wanted Down Under
Series 8 - Baum Family
Series in which British families experience a trial week living in Australia or New Zealand. After an accident changed a couple's life, can Australia offer them a fresh start?
14-07-2014
BBC 1
Wanted Down Under
Series 12: 16. Myburgh Family
Young Albie Myburgh is the apple of his parents' eyes. He has a rare genetic disorder, fragile X syndrome, which causes developmental problems that his mum and dad believe lesse ...
18-10-2023
BBC 1
Wanted Down Under
Series 8 - Schnell Family
Andrew Schnell wants to move his family to his home country, New Zealand. Will a week's sample of Kiwi life be enough to persuade his reluctant wife and daughter?
10-07-2014
BBC 1
Wanted Down Under
Series 8 - Randle Family
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?
18-09-2022
BBC 1
Wanted Down Under
Series 13: 4. Graham
Dreamer Eric Graham wants to move his whole family to Australia for one main reason. However, his wife Rachel is proving to be a cloud on Eric's bright new horizon. A week in Pe ...
25-06-2022
BBC 1