About this season
Rich kids ditch their fast cars, five-star hotels and endless shopping trips to share a home with families living on the breadline. During their stay, they will experience the shock of seeing what life is like below the poverty line.
Episodes (9)
1. Episode 1
Aired 5 February 2019 • 45 min
Maria is the daughter of multi-millionaires, with a nanny and a maid. But she throws herself into living with Mohammed and Becky in their two bed council flat, and comes away with a new understanding of life on the other side.
2. Episode 2
Aired 12 February 2019 • 45 min
Daryl has a maid, a personal shopper, and a car collection worth £500k. He spends a week with Daniel and Letita, whose budget comprises benefits and a student loan. But despite their differences, Daryl and Daniel bond, especially over cooking.
3. Episode 3
Aired 19 February 2019 • 45 min
Rick kid Jacob, who lives in a flat in Chelsea bought by his parents, moves in with Terri, Gareth and their three kids in Manchester. Jacob struggles with the weekly shop on a budget he is used to spending on one meal.
4. Episode 4
Aired 26 February 2019 • 45 min
Fatima spends thousands every week on Gucci, but meeting single mum Nicky and her daughter Imogen moves the rich teen student to tears. Fatima soon sees how different her life is to Nicky's when they compare budgets.
5. Episode 5
Aired 5 March 2019 • 45 min
Shaira, who attended a £100k per year Swiss school, stays with Tara and Paul, who have not been able to afford a night out in a year. Taking on child minding duties and cooking her first roast dinner, Shaira reveals how she found the experience.
6. Episode 6
Aired 12 March 2019 • 45 min
Alex packs his luxury labels into his Louis Vuitton bags and drives his Mercedes to Bolton to stay with Jen and Antony. Seeing how far they could stretch the money he throws away, he surprises them with an act of kindness.
7. Episode 7
Aired 19 March 2019 • 45 min
Navid is a wannabe rapper whose main passions are Nicki Minaj and Versace. He leves his life of privilege to spend a week with Queen, Shane and two year old Simone who live in the shadow of Grenfell Tower, and for whom life is a constant struggle.
8. Episode 8
Aired 26 March 2019 • 45 min
21-year-old university student Emily has grown up in the wealthy rural village of Colston Basset in Nottinghamshire. In this episode, she heads to Romford to stay with single Mum of two, Kerrie, who's keen to teach her a thing or two about surviving on next to no money. The harsh realities of a gritty urban neighborhood are a complete culture shock for country girl Emily.
9. Episode 9
Aired 18 April 2019 • 45 min
The series continues, as another privileged participant swaps their life of luxury for family life on the breadline. Handbag obsessed Susannah moves in with single mother of one Leah.