Rich House, Poor House
Overview
Rich House, Poor House invites two families from starkly contrasting economic backgrounds to exchange residences, finances, and lifestyles for a week. As they immerse themselves in each other's worlds, they experience the challenges and privileges that come with their new circumstances. This eye-opening social experiment encourages empathy and understanding, revealing the stark realities of wealth and poverty while highlighting the commonalities that bind us all. By the end of the week, the participants often leave with newfound perspectives on life, community, and the value of compassion across class divides.
Episodes
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Episode 3
The Sethard-Wrights from Orpington trade homes, financial plans, and lifestyles with the Walker family from Bromley. Despite being only five miles apa...
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4
Episode 4
Claire Lee, a single mother, decides to leave her terraced house in Wolverhampton and move into a spacious five-bedroom home owned by cardiologist Mah...
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1
The Big Surprise
Colin and Lizzy Whiting, a prosperous veterinarian couple, love indulging in their passion for antiques. Meanwhile, Ross Timmins, a marine engineer, a...
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5
The North-South Divide
A family trades their home in Bradford for a place in Kent.
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6
Laboutins and 20k in Debt
The proprietors of a beauty salon decide to trade homes with a single mother.
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Episode 1
Adam, a successful businessman, and his father Ian reside in a spacious four-bedroom mansion in Essex. They decide to exchange homes with Kiptieu, a s...
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Episode 2
A family with a weekly disposable income of about £1200 is set to trade lives for a week with Mike, Natalie, and their two little girls. The family f...
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Episode 3
A once affluent city banker now finds his family facing the challenge of getting by on just £150 a week. Meanwhile, Jade and Dean, along with their f...
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4
Episode 4
Trevor and Marie delve into the question of whether wealth truly brings joy by trading their spacious four-bedroom, three-bathroom home with Michael a...
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Episode 5
Ayo, a wealthy property mogul, and his close friend Patrick trade places with Jodie and her family, who manage to survive on just £53 a week. The two...
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Episode 6
Kamil's enterprises generate £3 million annually, bringing him a monthly profit exceeding £40,000, while his partner Francesca operates a thriving l...
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Episode 7
In the center of Buckinghamshire, Kelly and Rob Filistad live in a spacious detached house featuring eight bedrooms and three bathrooms, along with th...
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Episode 8
Geri, a single mother, juggles various jobs to support her daughter Scarlet, surviving on less than £60 a week. In contrast, Debi, a wealthy business...
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Episode 9
Gemma, a mother and owner of a thriving accounting firm, embarks on an eye-opening experience by trading homes with a family residing in a three-bedro...
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Episode 10
Naomi, a single mother of three, struggles to get by on just £60 a week after covering her bills in Walthamstow, East London. She takes her children ...
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Episode 11
Kim and Dave reside on the outskirts of Newcastle-on-Tyne. After two decades together, Kim, who works as a teacher, and Dave, a landscape gardener, ha...
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Episode 12
Wealthy entrepreneur Leonard, known as the 'Content King,' resides in a lavish two-bedroom apartment that offers stunning views of the Thames on Londo...
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1
Episode 1
Roy Ledgister, a wealthy barrister and property mogul, embarks on a transformative journey as he trades homes with Becky Biggington, a single mother. ...
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Episode 2
One household belongs to the wealthiest 10 percent in the UK, while another comes from the most impoverished 10 percent. These two families, represent...
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Episode 3
Wealthy tech prodigy Harry and his friend Hadia decide to exchange homes and lifestyles with Angel and Santana, who reside in a cramped one-bedroom co...
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Episode 4
A rich family sets out to support a pole-dancing mother in achieving her dream. Andrea and Matt, residents of a grand Victorian home in Cardiff along ...
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Episode 5
Sue Bowers, a determined single mother juggling four jobs, dreams of launching her own food business. Residing in a two-bedroom terrace home in Ashby,...
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1
Episode 1
An ambitious single mother from Essex, eager to create a brighter future for her little girl, exchanges lives with a wealthy couple who enjoy the comf...
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2
Episode 2
Natalee, a single mother, manages on just £60 a week but harbors ambitious aspirations. She sees a glimmer of hope when a wealthy family from the cos...
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3
Episode 3
Struggling with the burden of childcare expenses, administrative employees Bradley and Heather decide to trade lives with wealthy property developers ...
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4
Episode 4
Lesley, a caregiver facing financial hardships, risks losing her home because of rising rent costs. In a big turn of events, she trades lives with Nic...
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Episode 1
Maxie, a wealthy Lamborghini owner, trades his luxurious lifestyle with Danny and Nicky, who work as dishwashers in a nearby café. The experience inc...
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2
Episode 2
Laura, a struggling mother, and her partner Rob trade lives for a week with affluent builder William. As Sarah and Rob immerse themselves in a world o...
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Episode 3
Charity worker Julie and her two daughters embark on a week-long home exchange with wealthy consultant Jazz and his fiancée, Catia. This unexpected s...
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4
Episode 4
Businesswoman Lisa and her friend Alisa decide to trade lives with struggling couple Holly and Innocent. As they step into the couple's shoes, the wom...
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Episode 1
In a thought-provoking exchange, wealthy property owners Katy and Dan trade homes with Luke, a tree surgeon, and his partner Katy, a carer, who naviga...
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Episode 2
In this episode, the focus shifts to women’s football, exploring the stark contrast between wealth and modest living. Millionaire couple Liv and Gal...
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3
Episode 3
In West Yorkshire, two families with a love for upcycling but vastly different financial situations exchange lives. Wealthy couple Katy and Peter leav...
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Episode 4
Na'im and Sara, a newlywed couple who run a grand manor house and wedding venue, decide to switch lives with Leah, a single mother of two living in a ...
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Episode 5
Mike and Sam, a wealthy father-son duo operating a flight school, find themselves trading lives with Claire, a single mother facing financial difficul...
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Episode 6
Two families from contrasting financial backgrounds embark on a journey to find a better life in the Scottish countryside. Along the way, they come to...
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Episode 7
The affluent Gannon family, which includes their son Ben who uses a wheelchair, exchanges lives with Michelle and her son Toby, who is on the autism s...
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Episode 8
In Northern Ireland, beauty clinic owner Michelle and her friend Liz take on the lives of unemployed single mother Amy and her daughter Phoebe. Throug...
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Episode 1
Entrepreneurs Nigel and Sue trade lives with courier Damian and care worker Becki, who aspire to launch their own businesses. Over the course of a wee...
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Episode 2
Steve Smith, the multimillionaire behind Poundland, along with his son Joe, trades lives and homes with Jon and Kelly Deeming-Thomas, a couple raising...
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Episode 6
In this touching episode, the focus is on health and wellness as a wealthy entrepreneur exchanges lives with a single mother and her daughter, who are...
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Episode 7
Angel investor Steve Bolton trades places with carer Val, who dreams of opening her own Zimbabwean restaurant. Steve lives in one of Bournemouth's mos...
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Episode 8
Lewis, a millionaire currency trader, swaps his lavish Norfolk country house—six deluxe bedrooms and sprawling grounds—with cleaner Nicole, joiner...
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Episode 9
Gez and Rosy Chetal, who own a millionaire hotel, trade places with the struggling Bloor family. The Bloors are barely scraping by but have always dre...
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Episode 10
Joe Sealey, a wealthy businessman, trades his lavish Cheshire mansion for a cramped three-bed rental in Widnes, home to single mum Steph and her two d...
