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Thompson Family

Wanted Down UnderSeries 10
Episode 21 of 24

James works around the clock to provide for his family, and he believes emigrating to Australia could give him more time at home. Can wife Roisin be persuaded?

Working round the clock means James Thompson has hardly any quality time with his wife and children, and it is a situation he feels can't carry on for much longer. Seven years ago, he spotted an advertisement for skilled workers in Australia, and ever since he has been convinced the country could offer his family a better life.

Close ties at home, however, mean for wife Roisin a move to the other side of the world would be anything but easy.

A trial week spent sampling the reality of life down under soon sees Roisin's opposition to emigrating waiver. But when the financial and emotional impact of a move becomes clear, will James be forced to stick with the life he has been hoping to leave behind?

44 minutes

Last on

Sat 21 Jul 201814:15
BBC Two except Scotland

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:01

    Sigala

    Easy Love

  • 00:02

    Cheryl

    Crazy Stupid Love (feat. Tinie Tempah)

  • 00:03

    Ezra Vine

    Celeste

  • 00:03

    Laura Welsh

    Break The Fall

  • 00:09

    Little Mix

    I Won't

  • 00:10

    Saint Raymond

    I Want You

  • 00:10

    Owl City

    Verge (feat. Aloe Blacc)

  • 00:12

    One Direction

    Where Do Broken Hearts Go

  • 00:14

    Rita Ora

    I Will Never Let You Down

  • 00:15

    George Ezra

    Stand By Your Gun

  • 00:17

    Echosmith

    Cool Kids

  • 00:21

    Echosmith

    Nothing's Wrong

  • 00:21

    In The Style of Vance Joy

    Riptide

  • 00:28

    One Direction

    Stockholm

  • 00:28

    The Cribs

    Burning For No One

  • 00:29

    Angel Haze

    Dirty Gold

  • 00:30

    Olly Murs

    Up (feat. Demi Lovato)

  • 00:36

    BROODS

    Taking You There

  • 00:41

    Gabrielle Aplin

    Salvation

Thompson family update

Thompson family update

The Thompsons are still living in the UK, but are still dreaming of a life down under.

James has been applying for jobs in Australia but has had no luck so far. The couple are however, continuing to save for their visas.

The family know it may take a little longer to make the move, but are certain that Australia is where they want to be.

Credits

PresenterNicki Chapman
ProducerBrian Stanley
DirectorBrian Stanley
Series ProducerSimon Miller
Executive ProducerPaul Connolly
EditorLindsay Bradbury

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