Wanted Down Under

7 Seasons 2007 - 2013 NR 45m 5.9

If the job that you do is on the list of those in short supply in Australia, you are under 45 and you are thinking of emigrating then the Australian government will help to fast track you through the immigration procedure. The BBC has...

If the job that you do is on the list of those in short supply in Australia, you are under 45 and you are thinking of emigrating then the Australian government will help to fast track you through the immigration procedure. The BBC has found 20 such families and offers them a chance to sample life Down Under for a week to help make the decision.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Hairdresser

1. Hairdresser

Aired: Jan 15, 2007

Life's a struggle for the Morgan family from Caerphilly and they dream of a b...

Episode 2 Electrician

2. Electrician

Aired: Jan 16, 2007

The Ashton family are looking for a fresh start in Australia after a difficul...

Episode 3 Sales Manager

3. Sales Manager

Aired: Nov 30, -1

Chris Guy and his wife Judith have been dreaming of a better future for their...

Episode 4 Tool Maker

4. Tool Maker

Aired: Nov 30, -1

A cleaner, greener lifestyle in Australia is beckoning the Gibbs family from ...

Episode 5 Electrician

5. Electrician

Aired: Jan 19, 2007

The Booton family would seem the perfect candidates to emigrate to Australia,...

Episode 6 Whelan

6. Whelan

Aired: Jan 22, 2007

Butcher Matt Whelan and his family embark on a trial week in Perth.

Episode 7 Series 1, Episode 7

7. Series 1, Episode 7

Aired: Jan 23, 2007

The Shields family spend a week sampling the lifestyle in Queensland, Australia.

Episode 8 Series 1, Episode 8

8. Series 1, Episode 8

Aired: Jan 24, 2007

Chris Guy and his wife Judith have been dreaming of a better future for their...

Episode 9 Series 1, Episode 9

9. Series 1, Episode 9

Aired: Jan 25, 2007

The Jones family spend a week in Queensland with a view to moving to Australia.

Episode 10 Series 1, Episode 10

10. Series 1, Episode 10

Aired: Jan 26, 2007

The Ashton family are looking for a fresh start in Australia after a difficul...

Episode 11 Series 1, Episode 11

11. Series 1, Episode 11

Aired: Jan 29, 2007

Libby Warner and family spend a week in Brisbane ahead of a possible emigration.

Episode 13 Series 1, Episode 13

13. Series 1, Episode 13

Aired: Jan 31, 2007

Car mechanic Jamie Bristow dreams of an easier life for his growing family in...

Episode 14 Series 1, Episode 14

14. Series 1, Episode 14

Aired: Feb 1, 2007

A cleaner, greener lifestyle in Australia is beckoning the Gibbs family from ...

Episode 15 Series 1, Episode 15

15. Series 1, Episode 15

Aired: Feb 2, 2007

The Patel family are given a look at life in Australia ahead of a possible mi...

Episode 16 Series 1, Episode 16

16. Series 1, Episode 16

Aired: Feb 5, 2007

Life's a struggle for the Morgan family from Caerphilly and they dream of a b...

Episode 20 Keen

20. Keen

Aired: Feb 9, 2007

The Keen family spend a week in Perth ahead of a possible migration. With Nad...


Info about Wanted Down Under

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres: Reality-TV