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Forum: Australia
Jan 29th 2010, 8:33 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under 2010

Yes looking forward to the revisited - c'mon Aussidreamer (12th Feb) - whoops was that a secret!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Jan 26th 2010, 8:03 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under 2010

Louise says thank you JenJen. They got her age wrong (31 not 28) although I would say she does look 28! We are a little surprised that they focussed so much on my parents coming with us as it was...
Forum: Australia
Jan 23rd 2010, 2:42 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under 2010

Definitely agree with that. How about a programme based on employers in Ozz offering work to us Poms so that we all have jobs before we move over:thumbup:
Forum: Australia
Jan 23rd 2010, 1:19 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under 2010

I found Phil's show much more entertaining than the WDU but it is limited i what is offers you ie based almost entirely on houses which is the purpose of the show!! I think the WDU programme offers a...
Forum: Australia
Jan 20th 2010, 6:24 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under 2010

Jennigee,
My 2 daughters (aged 3 and 5) and my son (aged 1) were not in the same room as us when we were shown the F&F video. They had a child minder looking after thm in the garden. They are young...
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2010, 8:12 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under 2010

When you are being filmed for the F&F it's a very strange experience. We are quite a close family but honestly none of us spoke about what they were asked during the filming time in the UK. For...
Forum: Australia
Jan 11th 2010, 8:50 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under 2010

I think Leedelta has a good point about the F&F part of the show. However, if it was placed at the beginning of the week, it could encourage those who are reluctant to make the move, to remain even...
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2010, 8:28 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under 2010

I found the hardest thing about dealing with the F&F video was how much it may be hurting my wife and whether I was doing the right thing. I hold huge admiration for for my wife once again in how she...
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2010, 7:20 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under 2010

Before we went over with the crew I spent about 18 months researching a wide range of things, including asking many questions from you folkes. I decided before applying that my perceptions about...
Forum: Australia
Jan 8th 2010, 8:03 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under 2010

Just a few points to make if I may.
First of all don't take too much notice of how much someone has to buy a house especially when considering the earlier remark about the couple who bought a house...
Forum: Australia
Jan 3rd 2010, 7:07 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under 2010

Yes Jen,
We are on week commencing Monday 25th Jan so from what I can gather there will be 20 families shown over 4 weeks - Monday to Friday.
Absolutely dreading it and only wish we could hide...
Forum: Australia
Nov 5th 2009, 8:42 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under

Best of luck Paulandcilia and of course Jen who I've had lots of dialogue with. The WDU programmes, I understand, will start around January time. We will hear 2 weeks before ours is shown on TV but...
Forum: Australia
Sep 7th 2009, 8:42 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under

Yes, I did a great deal of research and I was not surprised at anything apart from what I saw at my potential work place - can't explain yet why but it was a pleasant surprise, in fact it was bloody...
Forum: Australia
Sep 7th 2009, 8:20 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under

Well boys and girls we have just returned from our time Down Under with the BBC. Verdict is that some things were brill and most of the rest was even better!! We all had a great time but I wanted to...
Forum: Australia
Jul 1st 2009, 8:17 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under

No idea mate. I would send it in anyway. Sorry I can't give you any contact numbers etc but I've just received a letter of confidentiality etc.
Best of luck though
Forum: Australia
Jul 1st 2009, 7:59 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under

Hope I'm not boring anyone with this thread but just to let those who might be intersted know that we have been successful and will be going to Perth at the end of August to be filmed for a week....
Forum: Australia
Jun 15th 2009, 8:12 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under

Thanks for your kind interest Nanny. Our kids were on form only moments before by dancing and singing, then once the lads came they clamped and decided to misbehave. My eldest has never wanted to go...
Forum: Australia
Jun 15th 2009, 8:06 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under

Just got word that assessment was successful and thay are now processing the visa application for PR which should apparently take between 9-12 months. I don't think WDU will make much difference to...
Forum: Australia
Jun 15th 2009, 7:48 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under

Good one Jen. How are your plans and assessments etc for Aus coming on
Forum: Australia
Jun 15th 2009, 7:35 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under

Well we had the interview at home this morning by Naz and Phil - 2 good blokes who certainly make you feel relaxed. Not sure how well the interview went but my daughters were a complete pain as soon...
Forum: Australia
Jun 14th 2009, 9:55 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under

Hi Moe, I found the link on the BE site advertised earlier this year – thanks to whoever it was (can’t remember). Try a search on the BBC WDU website.

Calngary – Yes I remember your episode and...
Forum: Australia
Jun 9th 2009, 9:00 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under

Cheers Nan and the rest of you who have helped.
It's not just a hair cut but she is wanting the whole bloody house painted and decorated. No chance of that though because she will likely want it...
Forum: Australia
Jun 9th 2009, 1:38 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under

shiiiiiiit, we now have the interview next week. A little unsure what to expect though. Previously I was told that I would have a 2 day film interview etc but my wife, who took the call, felt that...
Forum: Australia
May 29th 2009, 9:13 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under

The Nanny,
I wouldn't worry about not receiving the second phone call, it's possibly a cock-up. I was asked the same questions as my wife but had the impression that there were thousands applying...
Forum: Australia
May 27th 2009, 8:11 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,177
Posted By sportsendurance

Re: Wanted Down Under

If we get on you can take the p... as much as you like because I'll certainly get it from work - just a laugh though.
Thanks for your comments
:p
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