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Can anyone record this programme and post it up on YouTube so that the rest of us workers dont have to throw sickies or turn up very late for work to see it????

Just a thought.........?

Ta.

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well second series today lets hope it is better than yesterdays episode, we will see.
:scared: :D

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Hi,
watched it last night after getting in from work and had very mixed reactions..

negatives...very repetitive, how many times did we see the Mother cry (too many, once is enough), too much time spent in UK location, made emigrating seem far too easy, annoying presenter, format almost identical to that other 'moving downunder program', even down to the annoying logo popping up every 5 minutes

Positives... some real good bits of info.. for example the quarentine bit and the costs involved :scared: , good to show the reality check that leaving family behind has on people, very nice family (makes a change for someone not to be edited to be seen to be bitching about things all the time!), good to see film of Australia that isn't from the perspective of holidays or wildlife.

Overall.. ok, just which they would make it less repetitive, surely with all that filming they could show some more footage of Australia (especially as Libby says so much filming was done) or have a 5 minute section on the costs and practical issues involved in their prospective migration. It is a show that could be cut by 15 minutes while still retaining the same amount of film..

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They're in Perth, just for those unable to switch on right now!
(There are some perks to being jobless...)

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I think that one was better than yesterday's - much more balanced, I thought.
Not so keen on the snakes & spiders section! :scared:

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Rats... the wife hates spiders and we are off to Perth... might have to edit that bit out this evening when we watch it:D

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Just watched the Perth one - although missed the first 15 mins. Thought it was good and thought the family were really lovely :)

Anyone know if they are repeating these? I know Dale would love to see them but I can't get my dvd recorder to work properly cus I've broken the remote control :o

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We watched it last night and will tape all the other 19 programmes, we were both disappointed with it but it is daytime tv which is annoying at the best of times, to much repitition and silly bits but it's not an evening programme. Would like a different presenter as well......... :rolleyes:

It'll be nice to hear all the stories and meet the families that are going through the same thing and how they handle it, I think it may give you different angles on actually doing it and the little things maybe you haven't thought about or have pushed to the back of your mind.

The quarantine kennels bit was 'silly' but very interesting to actually see the kennels and see the staff at the kennels it brought tears to my eyes as it makes it more real.

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well rose coloured glassess again.
I wish it was that easy to make all those decisions I think the best thing that was mentioned was that it as to do with quality of life and a better place to bring your children up.
We have come along way and have the WWW and its good to talk on the phone as well.
10,000 miles is nothing in this day of age Web cams are a lot better than they were.
Yes we would all like 1/2 a million to buy a dream house but we have to be realistic and live within all our means. The families are more orientated to get togethers than nipping down to the local which really apeals to us.
A whole new world is out there to explore at a fraction of the cost than here in the Uk.
:D

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Today's programme did seem better - pointed out a few key issues such as lower wages, cost of living, property prices etc, distance from friends and family. Not too rose tinted really and a very nice and ordinary (in a good way) family.

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What a totally cack programme! How anyone can make such an important decision in a week with no proper investigation first is beyond me. Yes, I know there are people who take the risk of going there having never been there, but I'm sure they'd have looked into it in some great depth.

Showing them all the best bits is a bit one sided. The programme makers seem to have wanted to show that it's just like it is on the telly, where as in real life it's not. What about some of us who don't have £200000 to take to invest in a house? Where could we have lived?

Where were the parts about the visa application cost, shipping cost, the grief and stress in applying to move?

Or have I missed the point??:confused:

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Well I think the point was that family did have that amount to invest - therefore they tailored it for that family. Really it would be impossible to show a true representation of the life there in 3/4 of an hour.

I would imagine the family were already aware of the visa application process etc before they went on the show but let's face it if they went into all that it could take hours to explain the whole process!

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I think the point is that its entertainment TV. If they showed hours and hours of people filling in forms, and typing their questions into BE:D , it wouldn't make good TV. It IS one sided, but reality TV usually is.Good entertainment, but you have to watch it with a sceptical eye and don't take it as gospel.

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Amen to that:D

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Even if they gave a (probably) brief overview of costs / timescale involved that would give people more information.

To me, the programme was no more than that 'A Place in the Sun', but just with a slight tweak. It's far too one sided and will give peole the wrong impression that all Oz is sea, sand, sun, and sitting on your arse, jobs are easy to come by and yeah, you'll miss your family but you'll get over that.

As entertainment, then I agree, it's ok'ish telly fodder. However, from my point, having to struggle my ass off to get my visa and the cost involved to get there it's a sham.

(It does make me miss Oz terribly though:( )

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Well the truth is if you're skilled and your job is in demand then you could get over there pretty sharpish on a 457. We could've gone that route but chose not too - chose to do it the longer more expensive way as we wanted to go for PR.

Ok so if I watched that programme and though 'wow I want to live there' I would still research it as I think most people would. People who don't? Well they're in for a shock aren't they! Some people need to learn by their own mistakes - don't think you can blame the tv for that. I can't imagine that many people are massively influenced to change their lives by a 45 minute tv programme.

I found it quite entertaining, guess that was what they had intended.

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Watched it last night. Mad format (think Nadia whatshername will get very annoying as time goes on) but enjoyed seeing the little bit of Sydney they did show. I think they should have spent less time on the UK bit and a bit more time showing them around Sydney. Also they could have spent less time looking at houses they obviously were not going to buy because they don't have their visa yet, a quick look at them would have done to give them an idea of the type of house they would be able to afford when the get there. Still, its another "Australia" fix, so I'm happy:D

Dolly:)

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Hi we are the Jones family on WDU I would just like to say that we did do a lot of filming and I can't judge the 2 families that have already been on to how much they have really "edited" the programme but will comment on my own programme when it has been aired. I can point out however that us as a family have done vast amounts of research into Oz since 2001 and only after doing this research decided to start the process in 06. And as for showing the form filling bits/shipping and grief and stress, how do you know that another family will not show this!. I do have to say that we got a lot of positive results from doing the show ie/ my husband knows he will have plenty of work when we do finally move and that is thanks to the BBC and WDU.

Hope you enjoy the rest of the programmes

Sarah

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Hello Sarah - any news on when your show will be on? :)

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LOL ! I saw her for the first time yesterday. That nasal voice! Quack the duck springs to mind - very annoying! :D

I guess listening to her for 20 programmes I'll get used to it.

Gina

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Hello
We are on on the 25th Jan we have been filmed in Brisbane/Gold Coast area so keep your eyes peeled I hope we make good TV it's always nice to put a face to a name

Take care

Sarah

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Great I'll look forward to it :)

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I'm gutted - We're going to Perth so I really wanted to see today's programme. Pushed the record button on video on way out to work. Just came home for lunch to discover that I've recorded ITV. :(

Technophobe or what????

Anyone know if they are being shown later on Sky?

Jan

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Yep - you missed the point.

It's not a documentary on how to emigrate to Australia from first thought about it, the trials and tribulations of TRA and visa application, difficulties on arrival - whatever.

It's a brief glimpse of 20 families' one week in Australia, their first impressions, their personal (carefully edited) thoughts - and "some" footage of Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane.

I am enjoying it :). I like to see and hear the families. And this morning it was great to see some footage of Perth (where we are going).

Well done the Larner family. :)

Gina

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Women and recorders!!! never leave them in the same room. Got it all set up to record on the way out to work, all she had to do was switch to BBC1, no that's too hard, got 3 hours of bloody cartoon network arrgghhhh!

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Don't get me wrong, yes it shows a bit of the places and first impressions, but I think it gives the impression that you can just pack a bag and go. Some informative things would be good that's all.

It's only an opinion.:p

I loved the shots of Oz but all the flannel that the programme is packed with needs to be cut down. I'm going to be dreaming of the those people spinning them flag boards... lol:)

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I agree with Dave7370, the programme is not really showing the true side to migrating to Oz or the stress in getting there.
12 grand to take 4 pets, is that right, what have others paid?

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I haven't seen the programme, but from what I've read on here the pets cost more than the kids.........:scared: Do a search through the forum for something like "Golden Arrow " - thats one of the main shippers for pets and there will be quotes in the threads.

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Hi Jan not to worry I taped it for Neil who was at work. I can keep it and post it up to you. No bother.

Donna

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That would be great thanks. Karma being sent your way just for being so nice.

I will of course reimburse you for your trouble.

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Hi Jan No need . PM me your address and I will post it to you tomorrow. :) :)

Donna & Neil

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I don't get where they pick these families who live to work? I have a good life in the UK and if I ever fell into that trap I'd down size or make cut backs. I don't get where they idea that this programme is presenting that it's all good in Aus short working hours, eternal sun and oh look you can buy a £400,000 house.
Why on earth did the bloke today work all day and his wife worked all night? Mortgage of £100 grand? Must have some very expensive hobbies? Just didn't add up.
Oh and I wish they'd stop those silly video's from home from families wishing them a good life and saying how much they miss them THEY'VE ONLY GONE FOR ONE BLOODY WEEK lol.
Going for a lie down rant over :D

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Adelaide today :)

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Quite right - well said... I watched yesterdays and it was the same old wining poms. :-) It all seems to be familys. What about couples or singles going or is that not PC enough?

And surely if they show them a $500K house before land anyone is surely going to go oooooh aaaahh i want that and then get pissed off they cant afford it. Same happens in the UK.

Perth looked lovely. I'm off in 2 weeks on my migration and it made me want to go last night. :cool:

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Most single people or couples without kids are at WORK during the day and thus not watching daytime tv! (Except me of course. :o )

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Seems the BBC are trying to corrupt the innocent minds of stay at home parents and get them to emigrate. Dodgy social planning that. :lol:

Also the program has so many clip repeats in it, it is so primed for satellite distribution for those recaps after the ad-breaks. Poor production that.

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It's like telly-tubbies where they used to show the EXACT same clip twice in a row. (And before I look like long-term unemployed, I was a student then! And I have worked full-time for several years since then!) Anyway my point is that it's designed for the lowest common denominator.

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suprise suprise, once again it's a family with ove 200k in the bank, they make it sound to easy to get a job awell, what about all the people on this site who struggle with licences etc.

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Not seen the programme for obvious reasons but to those complaining about not seeing this or that, perhaps it would be a good idea to watch the entire series - there are other people involved. Then at the end, when you have seen no sign of what you're looking for - then complain ;)

To the person asking that they mention stuff like jetlag - I know you didn't just mean jet lag but why mention something that in the huge scheme of migrating, is so short and unimportant?

As for the stress etc of getting the visa - are they showing an indepth documentary on how to migrate or showing a daytime entertainment programme, editing people so people talk about them and want to watch another one to see if there are any really daft people etc etc. (Obviously not saying they are daft, just that that is what a lot of people are tuning in for).

It's a bit of fun for daytime tv. Watch it but don't take it seriously, unless you are the sort of folk that take Eastenders seriously of course :p

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Er, Eastenders is a real-life documentary. Actually. :sneaky:

And don't get too hungup on my example of jetlag, coz a few people have mentioned it now - I was just thinking of negative things that they could have mentioned but didn't in the first prog. I think the 2nd one was much more balanced. Didn't see this mornings.