Comments on: Wanted Down Under Makes a Return to the BBC

By: sarah

sarah — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:23:32 +0000

little update

Mother & father in law moved over in Oct 09, so we are very very lucky to have them here with us.

As I have said on another blog, we will be appearing on the 5th Feb 2010 for Wanted Down Under revisited, so hope you all enjoy it and look forward to your comments.

Sarah x

By: Marissa

Marissa — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:00:04 +0000

Tuned in for the first time about a week ago. There is one family I can’t stop thinking about, actually it’s the boy and his name is Sam. If I’m correct they were thinking of living in Darwin (Mom was a hairdresser?). Anyhow, I’m just wondering how that little boy is getting on? Did they move to Australia or stay in the UK? My heart just broke for him, he had me in tears while I was watching the show! He missed his mates, aunties and uncles back in the UK so much that he kept holding back tears everytime they asked him a question. Can does anyone know the update no this family?

Cheers!

By: P Sansom

P Sansom — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:26:20 +0000

How I agree with the “emotional” blackmail part of the programme – especially where children are concerned. Still it makes for “good” television for some (not me I’m afraid – completely turns me off)

Surely if you are thinking of moving so far away and there is not the money for regular visits your first consideration should be “can we leave family/friends behind”. I just cannot see how a week away can help you to form an opinion one way or the other. Surely the purpose of the programme should to look at the practical issues

There are many families who for various reasons who do not see each other on a monthly/yearly basis let alone a weekly basis. This doesn’t mean they are less of a family than those who need to see family members on a daily basis.

By: brian

brian — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:12:14 +0000

Why do all these programmes say its a better lifestyle,I for
one would find going to the beach continually very boring,please
remember you still have to work downunder and they have exactly the same problems we have here,please don’t call your counrty down its made you what you are

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:08:25 +0000

Hi there absolutley love the series of wanted down under and hate it when i miss an episode.

Can anyone help or send me contact details on how to appear on the show, as me and other half and our little girl are seriously thinking of making the big step to emigrate to oz but we are really struggling on where to start etc etc.

Look forwards to hearing from everyone x

By: sibby

sibby — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:24:56 +0000

has anyone had any contact from the BBc for any forthcoming programmes?

By: sarah

sarah — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:21:56 +0000

Hiya we were the Jones family on the first series of WDU and revisited, my husband was the carpet fitter. I have posted on here before, but here’s a bit about how were getting on. We have now been on the Gold Coast since Aug 07 with our 3 children who have all settled really well and have made lots of friends, we as a family do have more quality time together, although things are hard starting up again and finding new friends, we did not think for one minute this was going to be easy as we said on WDU. My husband still works hard, if not harder than he did in the UK, as over there he had made all his contacts over the years where over here he has had to start again. I my self have set up a relocation business which helps new migrants settle when they first move to the Gold Coast, I have also just done my REIQ (real estate institute of Queensland, which means I can now sell properties and property manage rentals for investors. All in all things are good, my husbands mum & dad have now gone through the process of migrating here and are just waiting to sell the house, so really looking forward to them moving here.
Advice just make sure you do all the research you and you should be fine, good luck to all who are going/starting the process and if I can help you in anyway, please let me know.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:26:50 +0000

Not sure Dave. Best contact the BBC to ask this question mate

By: Dave Marshall

Dave Marshall — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:00:37 +0000

When will you be showing follow ups to the series to see who does go and who stays in the UK. Being 60plus and having spent 7 weeks in Perth a few months ago, I understand the desire to move. Results count.

By: Nigel Jones

Nigel Jones — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:18:07 +0000

Hi can you help?My son Phillip went to AUS fifteen months ago after touring Aus and New Zealand he settled in Perth and found himself a job,after his probation period he was given a permenant position and sponsorship for his visa.Unfortunatly for himand seven others they were made redundant.He nowhas till the middle of May to find a sponsor or he will have to leave Australia .He has really made ago of it down there made good friends and settled into the Aussie way of life,although we all cried when he left i now worrry how he will manage to settle back in the UK.Can you and your program help in any way?looking for a happy ending Nigel Phillips Dad