A New Life in Oz
Documentary series following six British families embarking on the one-way trip of a lifetime - emigrating to Australia to start a new life. Each programme focuses on the experiences of one of the families.
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- Documentary
Documentary series following six British families embarking on the one-way trip of a lifetime - emigrating to Australia to start a new life. Each programme focuses on the experiences of one of the families.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
43 mins
The first programme focuses on Julian Bradstreet, from Northamptonshire. Julian went backpacking in Australia in his youth and now wants to settle there with partner Yvonne and daughter Sienna - will reality match his memories?
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
44 mins
The sport-mad Halmshaw family are leaving Halifax behind to start a new life on Australia's Gold Coast. Father-of-three, Nigel has spent 17 years building up his gym but will be starting from scratch when he moves down under.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
43 mins
The Lewis family are making the move from Brighton, England to Brighton, Melbourne. Civil engineer James is hoping to land a well-paid job Down Under - to keep up with his shopaholic wife Claire.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
43 mins
The Kerridge family decide to give up Ely, Cambridgeshire for the beaches of Perth, Australia. Under-employment threatens mum Jo's dreams of a bigger house but a chance for dad Gareth to join the police could prove pivotal.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
43 mins
A vegan bodybuilder plans to open a gym in Perth, but a bad location seems to doom the enterprise to failure - until there is fresh hope when a local celebrity gets involved with the project.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
43 mins
The Boundy family from Cornwall decide to leave Britain behind to live in Australia's south-west. Mum, Sasha, dreams of opening a sanctuary for animals in need.