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John Simpson, Gloria Hunniford, Lesley Joseph and Tony Robinson move in with pensioners experiencing some of the toughest problems facing old people in the UK.

John Simpson, Gloria Hunniford, Lesley Joseph and Tony Robinson leave their wealth, comfort and busy lives to move in with a pensioner experiencing one of the toughest problems facing old people in the UK. How does John cope with the harsh realities of loneliness when he spends time with an isolated pensioner? Can Lesley help an elderly couple struggling with the impact of ill health? What can consumer champion Gloria come up with to help a grandmother dealing with the grind of poverty? Can Tony help a pensioner overcome the anguish of bereavement?

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Thu 30 Aug 201201:50

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RoleContributor
PresenterJohn Simpson
PresenterGloria Hunniford
PresenterLesley Joseph
PresenterTony Robinson
Executive ProducerElliot Reed
Series ProducerRachael Barnes
DirectorMartin Fuller

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