Daniels Family
Families consider relocating down under. Keen to put the past behind them after tough times in the UK, can the Daniels carve out a happier future in New Zealand?
Having put life on hold to help her widowed mum bring up her two young sisters when she was just 18, Debbie Daniels was delighted to finally meet her husband Lee 10 years ago. After a whirlwind romance, the couple believed their wedding in Lapland was the beginning of their happy ever after.
But things haven't quite gone to plan. After suffering several miscarriages, the couple were forced to come to terms with the fact they'll never have the children they hoped for. Now, desperate to put the past behind them, Debbie and Lee are contemplating moving to the other side of the world in pursuit of a fresh start.
Originally Debbie's idea, Lee is enthusiastic about making the move. Ironically though, concerns about leaving the job and family she loves in the UK, have led Debbie to now question the move. So will a trial week in Auckland be enough to seal the deal and put the couple on the path to a happier future, or will the Daniels decide there is no place like home?
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Considering the Cost
Duration: 02:11
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:00Sigma
Changing (feat. Paloma Faith)
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00:02Paolo Nutini
New Shoes
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00:02Paolo Nutini
New Shoes
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00:03Mark Ronson
Feel Right (feat. Mystikal)
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00:03BANKS
Should Know Where I'm Coming From
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00:05Vance Joy
Riptide
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00:05In The Style of Vance Joy
Riptide
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00:08Adele
Best for Last
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00:09Indiana
Blind As I Am
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00:09Echosmith
Bright
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00:09Echosmith
Bright
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00:10Bleachers
Youre Still A Mystery
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00:11Paloma Faith
Trouble With My Baby
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00:16Paloma Faith
Upside Down
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00:18Gabrielle Aplin
Sweet Nothing
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00:19Ed Sheeran & Rudimental
Bloodstream
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00:19Ed Sheeran & Rudimental
Bloodstream
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00:19Clean Bandit
Real Love (feat. Jess Glynne)
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00:20CHVRCHES
Clearest Blue
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00:21Florence + the Machine
Queen Of Peace
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00:21Alle Farben
She Moves (feat. Graham Candy)
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00:22Echosmith
Tell Her You Love Her
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00:22Fleur East
Breakfast
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00:22Clean Bandit
Real Love (feat. Jess Glynne)
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00:23You Me at Six
Cold Night
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00:23Elbow
New York Morning
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00:25Echosmith
Cool Kids
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00:26The Shires
Only Midnight
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00:27Ben Howard
Only Love
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00:28Vance Joy
Georgia
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00:29Pixie Lott
Champion
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00:29Time Square
Follow The Sun
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00:32Kylie Minogue
All The Lovers
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00:32MIKA
Oh Girl You're The Devil
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00:36Great Good Fine Ok
Not Going Home
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00:34Mike Oldfield
Moonshine
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00:37The Shires
I Just Wanna Love You
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00:38Ella Henderson
Lay Down
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00:42Sia
Alive
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00:42Sia
Alive
Daniels family update
The Daniels family were recently in touch to let us know they are still in the UK.
Lee still wants to move, but the recent earthquake in New Zealand has made Debbie feel even more nervous. Her job is a big part of her life and she didn’t think the options in Auckland were as fulfilling.
The couple are trying to get fitter. They have joined a gym.
Merlin the dog is still the most special thing in their lives. He got a fillet steak at Christmas.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Nicki Chapman |
| Producer | Austen Irwin |
| Director | Austen Irwin |
| Series Producer | Tracie O'Neill |
| Executive Producer | Paul Connolly |
