1 00:00:01,480 --> 00:00:06,400 In Britain, the top 10% own over half the country's wealth. 2 00:00:07,440 --> 00:00:10,079 I have nice cars. I own a couple of racehorses. 3 00:00:10,080 --> 00:00:12,759 It feels nice to have money. 4 00:00:12,760 --> 00:00:15,319 But while the rich are getting richer... 5 00:00:15,320 --> 00:00:16,719 It's a very profitable business 6 00:00:16,720 --> 00:00:18,639 that turns over well over £10 million a year. 7 00:00:18,640 --> 00:00:22,439 ...the poor are getting poorer... It's tough. 8 00:00:22,440 --> 00:00:25,159 ...hit hard by relentless price rises. 9 00:00:25,160 --> 00:00:26,559 A lot of posh people 10 00:00:26,560 --> 00:00:29,759 think poor people just sit on their bums all day, on benefits. 11 00:00:29,760 --> 00:00:33,959 Once we've spent on food, don't really have anything left over. 12 00:00:33,960 --> 00:00:35,360 I had bailiffs come in. 13 00:00:37,080 --> 00:00:39,039 Might be on its way out. 14 00:00:39,040 --> 00:00:42,799 Now two families are swapping homes... 15 00:00:42,800 --> 00:00:45,279 That is very different. Yes. 16 00:00:45,280 --> 00:00:48,239 How many windows does a house need? How many doors? 17 00:00:48,240 --> 00:00:49,359 ...budgets... 18 00:00:49,360 --> 00:00:51,079 All right. This is where it gets serious. 19 00:00:51,080 --> 00:00:52,639 THEY LAUGH 20 00:00:52,640 --> 00:00:53,839 Oh, God. 21 00:00:53,840 --> 00:00:55,079 ...and lives... 22 00:00:55,080 --> 00:00:56,479 It's hard bloody work. 23 00:00:56,480 --> 00:00:59,119 It was way more challenging than I thought it would be. 24 00:00:59,120 --> 00:01:00,999 Champagne! 25 00:01:01,000 --> 00:01:02,399 I'm in heaven. 26 00:01:02,400 --> 00:01:05,519 ...to find out if money really does buy happiness. 27 00:01:05,520 --> 00:01:06,999 SHE LAUGHS 28 00:01:07,000 --> 00:01:08,999 I'd love to have a walk-in wardrobe. 29 00:01:09,000 --> 00:01:12,359 Oh, my goodness! 30 00:01:12,360 --> 00:01:14,999 Never been in a limo in our lives. 31 00:01:15,000 --> 00:01:17,199 Or do people matter most? 32 00:01:17,200 --> 00:01:19,799 This is the nicest family time 33 00:01:19,800 --> 00:01:22,799 that us three have had together in years. 34 00:01:22,800 --> 00:01:24,159 And when they finally meet... 35 00:01:24,160 --> 00:01:25,879 Hello. 36 00:01:25,880 --> 00:01:27,919 ...lives are changed forever. 37 00:01:27,920 --> 00:01:30,360 We'd like to gift you a van. 38 00:01:32,080 --> 00:01:35,599 We want to back your vision to a value of £100,000. 39 00:01:35,600 --> 00:01:36,679 Oh, my God. 40 00:01:36,680 --> 00:01:38,640 It's gonna change everything for the better. 41 00:01:43,080 --> 00:01:45,039 Majestic Ludstone Hall, 42 00:01:45,040 --> 00:01:47,679 in the beautiful South Shropshire countryside, 43 00:01:47,680 --> 00:01:50,680 is one of the UK's finest historic homes. 44 00:01:52,280 --> 00:01:56,319 This £10 million moated manor was built in 1607 45 00:01:56,320 --> 00:01:58,519 by wealthy landowner John Whitmore 46 00:01:58,520 --> 00:02:01,320 and is a masterpiece of Jacobean design. 47 00:02:04,480 --> 00:02:06,879 But now, 400 years later, 48 00:02:06,880 --> 00:02:10,119 it's home to the founder of the Poundland stores. 49 00:02:10,120 --> 00:02:12,799 Hi, I'm Steve. This is my son, Joe. 50 00:02:12,800 --> 00:02:16,279 Steve Smith is married with three kids. 51 00:02:16,280 --> 00:02:20,359 The youngest, 27-year-old Joe, is joining him on the swap 52 00:02:20,360 --> 00:02:22,600 for some rare dad-son bonding time. 53 00:02:23,760 --> 00:02:25,639 You see around here, look, you get a few weeds. 54 00:02:25,640 --> 00:02:27,239 Yeah, and the weeds in the middle there. 55 00:02:27,240 --> 00:02:29,439 And also the hedging needs trimming. 56 00:02:29,440 --> 00:02:31,239 So, Dad loves to work. 57 00:02:31,240 --> 00:02:33,719 You'll never find a day that he's not doing something, 58 00:02:33,720 --> 00:02:35,479 if it's business-related 59 00:02:35,480 --> 00:02:37,719 or even building something in his back garden, 60 00:02:37,720 --> 00:02:39,360 he doesn't know how to switch off. 61 00:02:41,360 --> 00:02:44,319 Steve's a workaholic and perfectionist. 62 00:02:44,320 --> 00:02:47,879 £7 million has been spent making sure every single inch 63 00:02:47,880 --> 00:02:51,879 of the manor house is in mint condition. 64 00:02:51,880 --> 00:02:54,759 Ludstone Hall has lots of beautiful rooms, 65 00:02:54,760 --> 00:02:57,879 around 11 bedrooms, six bathrooms. 66 00:02:57,880 --> 00:03:00,839 And what would John, the landowner in the 17th century, 67 00:03:00,840 --> 00:03:03,959 make of the magical retracting ballroom floor 68 00:03:03,960 --> 00:03:06,760 that transforms into a swimming pool? 69 00:03:14,400 --> 00:03:17,959 Yeah, I love this pool because, you know, for young children, 70 00:03:17,960 --> 00:03:20,360 you can stop the floor level at any level, really. 71 00:03:24,200 --> 00:03:28,479 Outside, three full-time gardeners maintain the formal gardens 72 00:03:28,480 --> 00:03:31,599 and 180 acres of parkland. 73 00:03:31,600 --> 00:03:33,759 You can come up here and just think of anything. 74 00:03:33,760 --> 00:03:35,119 It's like being in heaven, innit? 75 00:03:35,120 --> 00:03:38,279 Joe does OK in software design, 76 00:03:38,280 --> 00:03:40,239 but when your dad is such a high-flyer, 77 00:03:40,240 --> 00:03:42,999 a week together is double-edged. 78 00:03:43,000 --> 00:03:45,199 I would say it is kind of hard 79 00:03:45,200 --> 00:03:47,279 to live in the shadow of someone so successful 80 00:03:47,280 --> 00:03:53,560 because people always expect something great from you. 81 00:03:55,680 --> 00:03:57,999 It's been quite a journey for Steve... 82 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,920 Would you like a glass of wine, Ste? Yes, please. 83 00:04:01,000 --> 00:04:02,679 ...who can now afford a team of staff 84 00:04:02,680 --> 00:04:06,080 but watched his parents start from the very bottom. 85 00:04:07,240 --> 00:04:09,679 Can I have some gravy as well, please? Of course. 86 00:04:09,680 --> 00:04:11,919 'Used to push me round the houses, 87 00:04:11,920 --> 00:04:14,519 'knocking door to door, selling these pens.' 88 00:04:14,520 --> 00:04:18,479 And then, eventually, he got a market stall licence. 89 00:04:18,480 --> 00:04:21,839 His parents went on to found Hooty's, 90 00:04:21,840 --> 00:04:24,319 a popular chain of discount stores. 91 00:04:24,320 --> 00:04:28,559 And then Dad had an idea that would change Steve's life forever. 92 00:04:28,560 --> 00:04:31,279 Dad says, "Why don't you sell things for a pound?" 93 00:04:31,280 --> 00:04:33,559 I said, "Dad, that's a cracking idea." 94 00:04:33,560 --> 00:04:35,800 Dad lent me £50,000. 95 00:04:36,880 --> 00:04:41,519 That funded Steve's first Poundland store in 1990. 96 00:04:41,520 --> 00:04:44,799 16 years later, he sold up for 100 million. 97 00:04:44,800 --> 00:04:48,799 He's still a workaholic, developing AI software, 98 00:04:48,800 --> 00:04:50,999 and the family have paid a price. 99 00:04:51,000 --> 00:04:54,679 Growing up, Joe and his siblings saw little of Dad. 100 00:04:54,680 --> 00:04:58,519 I used to go out in the morning, and my daughter was asleep, 101 00:04:58,520 --> 00:05:01,039 and I used to get back home, and she was asleep. 102 00:05:01,040 --> 00:05:05,199 Steve is hoping the budget week away from the boardroom 103 00:05:05,200 --> 00:05:07,999 will provide quality father-son time. 104 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:11,319 He also wants to give a struggling family that big break 105 00:05:11,320 --> 00:05:13,560 which could change their lives forever. 106 00:05:14,760 --> 00:05:16,799 A lot of people don't know what they want to do, 107 00:05:16,800 --> 00:05:19,679 and if they find what they're good at, the money will follow. 108 00:05:19,680 --> 00:05:22,559 So, like how Grandad gave you an idea for Poundland, 109 00:05:22,560 --> 00:05:25,159 you could give the next multi-million-pound idea. Oh, Joe... 110 00:05:25,160 --> 00:05:28,279 A lot of people can achieve this 111 00:05:28,280 --> 00:05:30,879 if they find the right thing, the right time. 112 00:05:30,880 --> 00:05:33,919 If you believe in something and you stick at it, 113 00:05:33,920 --> 00:05:35,560 dreams do come true. 114 00:05:39,280 --> 00:05:42,639 Just a mere 29 miles north in Stafford, 115 00:05:42,640 --> 00:05:46,759 Kelly, Jon and their five children have a very different life. 116 00:05:46,760 --> 00:05:50,359 They're crammed into a four-bed semi and live hand-to-mouth. 117 00:05:50,360 --> 00:05:52,440 But family's what it's all about. 118 00:05:53,680 --> 00:05:55,799 Even though we're going through the struggle, 119 00:05:55,800 --> 00:05:57,679 I know we are strong. 120 00:05:57,680 --> 00:06:00,639 As a family, we are... I know now, 100%. 121 00:06:00,640 --> 00:06:02,960 There's no 99%. It's 100%. Yeah. 122 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:05,879 Downstairs, there's no dining room. 123 00:06:05,880 --> 00:06:09,320 That's where Marli, 20, and Camara, 16, sleep. 124 00:06:10,560 --> 00:06:15,159 Me and my sister are sharing a room. We do share a bed. 125 00:06:15,160 --> 00:06:20,319 Then there's Rekhia, 14, Drey, 13, and Amari, ten. 126 00:06:20,320 --> 00:06:23,639 We're lucky with that, yeah, we've all got beds to sleep in at night. 127 00:06:23,640 --> 00:06:25,280 And, yeah, we're all safe. 128 00:06:26,960 --> 00:06:29,039 All seven share a single bathroom 129 00:06:29,040 --> 00:06:33,319 and survive off just £139 a week after bills. 130 00:06:33,320 --> 00:06:35,639 It can be a bit chaotic-y. 131 00:06:35,640 --> 00:06:38,079 Do you two want tomato sauce? 132 00:06:38,080 --> 00:06:39,959 No! Yes, please! OK. 133 00:06:39,960 --> 00:06:41,439 The oven doesn't work, 134 00:06:41,440 --> 00:06:44,319 and most days, they're fed from the air fryer. 135 00:06:44,320 --> 00:06:46,279 Grab one. They're all the same. 136 00:06:46,280 --> 00:06:49,039 The children are always the priority. 137 00:06:49,040 --> 00:06:53,679 Marli's the first of the family to go to uni, studying architecture. 138 00:06:53,680 --> 00:06:55,279 They are trying to push me 139 00:06:55,280 --> 00:06:57,799 to get somewhere better than where they have. 140 00:06:57,800 --> 00:07:00,159 And I wouldn't change them for the world, 141 00:07:00,160 --> 00:07:02,680 because they just try so hard. 142 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:06,879 Mum and Dad juggle the kids with a tiny plastering business, 143 00:07:06,880 --> 00:07:10,919 but there's no website, and the family car is used for work. 144 00:07:10,920 --> 00:07:12,959 Big jobs are a no-go, 145 00:07:12,960 --> 00:07:15,479 cos I just can't fund the delivery charges for material. 146 00:07:15,480 --> 00:07:16,559 I can't fund it. 147 00:07:16,560 --> 00:07:20,199 So I can never earn a big amount of money off plastering 148 00:07:20,200 --> 00:07:21,359 due to not having a van. 149 00:07:21,360 --> 00:07:23,760 So that's what's a killer on our side. 150 00:07:24,920 --> 00:07:27,479 Work waste is building up in the garden, 151 00:07:27,480 --> 00:07:30,599 and with no shed, the tools have to live inside. 152 00:07:30,600 --> 00:07:32,239 This is the girls' back room, 153 00:07:32,240 --> 00:07:35,399 their en suite bit that they would love to use. 154 00:07:35,400 --> 00:07:38,799 Jon and Kelly have some tough choices to make. 155 00:07:38,800 --> 00:07:42,159 The air fryer's giving up the ghost, and their debts are mounting. 156 00:07:42,160 --> 00:07:44,159 Yeah, we have issues with the gas. We've got... 157 00:07:44,160 --> 00:07:46,119 We have issues with the internet. 158 00:07:46,120 --> 00:07:47,959 The kids want to do things as well, 159 00:07:47,960 --> 00:07:50,519 but when you feel like you can't do stuff for the kids, 160 00:07:50,520 --> 00:07:54,359 then you feel like you can't do nothing at all. 161 00:07:54,360 --> 00:07:56,279 We, as kids, growing up, 162 00:07:56,280 --> 00:07:59,639 we've saw the stress that it can cause to my mum and dad. 163 00:07:59,640 --> 00:08:01,040 SHE SIGHS 164 00:08:05,720 --> 00:08:07,280 SHE CRIES Sorry. 165 00:08:10,760 --> 00:08:12,719 But they're making the best of it. 166 00:08:12,720 --> 00:08:15,799 As a girl, Kelly dreamed of being a dancer. 167 00:08:15,800 --> 00:08:18,119 Now her favourite hobby is pole dancing. 168 00:08:18,120 --> 00:08:21,399 Amari would love to do gymnastics, wouldn't you, mate? 169 00:08:21,400 --> 00:08:23,879 It's a lot of gripping, and then when you ain't got your hands, 170 00:08:23,880 --> 00:08:26,599 you've got a grip in other places, which is really odd, 171 00:08:26,600 --> 00:08:29,039 but it's a talent in itself. 172 00:08:29,040 --> 00:08:30,879 It's just like plastering. SHE LAUGHS 173 00:08:30,880 --> 00:08:34,759 So, what do Jon and Kelly hope to get from the swap? 174 00:08:34,760 --> 00:08:38,519 For the kids, it's like, "Look what you can achieve." 175 00:08:38,520 --> 00:08:39,959 It's just how much you put in in life 176 00:08:39,960 --> 00:08:42,479 and it's what you really want to get back out of life. 177 00:08:42,480 --> 00:08:46,319 And they'd love just one single night for themselves. 178 00:08:46,320 --> 00:08:47,399 Never been on a date, 179 00:08:47,400 --> 00:08:49,919 obviously, cos we've always been sorting the kids out. 180 00:08:49,920 --> 00:08:51,479 We've got... The kids come first. 181 00:08:51,480 --> 00:08:53,640 We leave ourself with no time whatsoever. 182 00:08:56,160 --> 00:08:59,959 Day one, and time for both families to hit the road. 183 00:08:59,960 --> 00:09:01,399 We're gonna leave all this, 184 00:09:01,400 --> 00:09:03,239 and we don't know what we're going to. 185 00:09:03,240 --> 00:09:04,759 Gonna miss it. Yeah. 186 00:09:04,760 --> 00:09:09,359 Kelly and Jon's three youngest are at school and will join them later. 187 00:09:09,360 --> 00:09:12,679 It's just under 30 miles between the two houses. 188 00:09:12,680 --> 00:09:14,359 Not far to go, 189 00:09:14,360 --> 00:09:18,799 but the worlds they're about to enter are a million miles apart. 190 00:09:18,800 --> 00:09:21,119 Are we all excited? Yeah. 191 00:09:21,120 --> 00:09:22,559 So, where do you think we're going? 192 00:09:22,560 --> 00:09:23,719 I don't know how I feel. 193 00:09:23,720 --> 00:09:26,080 Like, I don't think it's real until I see it. 194 00:09:29,400 --> 00:09:31,599 Jeez! Never! 195 00:09:31,600 --> 00:09:33,399 Someone does not own that. 196 00:09:33,400 --> 00:09:35,959 Even the lions on the outside. Wow. 197 00:09:35,960 --> 00:09:38,799 What the...? That is nice. 198 00:09:38,800 --> 00:09:40,279 Here we are, Joe. Yeah. 199 00:09:40,280 --> 00:09:41,919 This is it. 200 00:09:41,920 --> 00:09:45,439 First impressions can set the mood for the week, 201 00:09:45,440 --> 00:09:48,199 especially when your standards are as high as Steve's. 202 00:09:48,200 --> 00:09:51,639 They've got a lot of bins here, though, Joe. 203 00:09:51,640 --> 00:09:55,719 I cannot, cannot believe this. 204 00:09:55,720 --> 00:09:57,799 The architect is mental. The lions are mint. 205 00:09:57,800 --> 00:10:00,280 Where is the front door? There's a door here. 206 00:10:05,000 --> 00:10:06,919 Oh, my days. Oh, my God. 207 00:10:06,920 --> 00:10:09,279 This is amazing, isn't it? 208 00:10:09,280 --> 00:10:12,839 This is what you get when you're doing well in life. 209 00:10:12,840 --> 00:10:15,519 You know it's a house with money because of the curtains. 210 00:10:15,520 --> 00:10:19,599 You never see curtains, like, presented the way they are in here. 211 00:10:19,600 --> 00:10:21,999 It's not long before they start finding clues 212 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:23,999 about their mystery house. 213 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:26,039 Oh, yeah. Big family, yeah, yeah. 214 00:10:26,040 --> 00:10:27,239 It looks like five kids. 215 00:10:27,240 --> 00:10:29,439 Four girls, one boy, and Mum and Dad. 216 00:10:29,440 --> 00:10:32,359 Oh. Oh. It's unbelievable. 217 00:10:32,360 --> 00:10:34,239 "Welcome to Ludstone Hall. 218 00:10:34,240 --> 00:10:37,359 "We're so happy to have you here and hope you enjoy your stay. 219 00:10:37,360 --> 00:10:41,319 "And we hope you find it just as relaxing and comfortable as we do. 220 00:10:41,320 --> 00:10:43,279 "Best regards, Steve and Joe." 221 00:10:43,280 --> 00:10:44,919 "Hiya. Welcome to our home. 222 00:10:44,920 --> 00:10:47,279 "We're so sorry, we have no gas. 223 00:10:47,280 --> 00:10:49,519 "Also, the internet might get suspended. 224 00:10:49,520 --> 00:10:53,879 "It feels so embarrassing. Our family runs off love. 225 00:10:53,880 --> 00:10:57,039 "Jon, Kelly, Marli, Camara, 226 00:10:57,040 --> 00:10:59,399 "Rekhia, Drey and Amari." Rekhia? 227 00:10:59,400 --> 00:11:00,719 The important one for me - 228 00:11:00,720 --> 00:11:04,320 "Our family runs off of love," which is really nice. 229 00:11:05,640 --> 00:11:07,919 In the kitchen at Ludstone Hall, 230 00:11:07,920 --> 00:11:11,199 they'll be swapping their clapped-out old air fryer 231 00:11:11,200 --> 00:11:15,159 for a ten-grand AGA, if they can work it. 232 00:11:15,160 --> 00:11:19,359 I have no clue what this is. It is so confusing. 233 00:11:19,360 --> 00:11:21,559 It's very unusual to have a pole in the, erm... 234 00:11:21,560 --> 00:11:22,799 ...in the living room. 235 00:11:22,800 --> 00:11:25,959 It's not holding the floor up at all, is it? 236 00:11:25,960 --> 00:11:29,879 The springs have gone in the sofa, and it's very uncomfortable. 237 00:11:29,880 --> 00:11:31,199 Mm-hm. 238 00:11:31,200 --> 00:11:33,919 Kelly and Jon's three youngest are back from school 239 00:11:33,920 --> 00:11:35,560 and jumping out of their skins. 240 00:11:36,680 --> 00:11:37,759 THEY LAUGH 241 00:11:37,760 --> 00:11:39,399 With 11 bedrooms, 242 00:11:39,400 --> 00:11:41,719 there'll be no need for sharing this week. 243 00:11:41,720 --> 00:11:44,359 Oh, my God. Oh, my days. 244 00:11:44,360 --> 00:11:46,919 Steve and Joe are discovering 245 00:11:46,920 --> 00:11:50,399 how you fit seven people into a three-bedroom semi. 246 00:11:50,400 --> 00:11:52,839 Upstairs, there's a master bedroom... 247 00:11:52,840 --> 00:11:55,079 The door doesn't open all the way. 248 00:11:55,080 --> 00:11:58,399 ...a small boy's room and bunks for two of the girls... 249 00:11:58,400 --> 00:12:01,559 The mattresses don't fit. That must be very uncomfortable. 250 00:12:01,560 --> 00:12:03,959 ...and with seven of them in the house, 251 00:12:03,960 --> 00:12:05,479 the bathroom's struggling to cope. 252 00:12:05,480 --> 00:12:08,119 It's a lot tighter than the bathrooms we have at home. 253 00:12:08,120 --> 00:12:10,199 I am having a shower in this. 254 00:12:10,200 --> 00:12:12,279 I am having... This is happening. 255 00:12:12,280 --> 00:12:13,639 At Ludstone Hall, 256 00:12:13,640 --> 00:12:18,639 there are six enormous bathrooms with all the mod cons. 257 00:12:18,640 --> 00:12:20,559 Oh... That is... 258 00:12:20,560 --> 00:12:22,319 I actually kind of like that, you know? 259 00:12:22,320 --> 00:12:25,919 Back downstairs, Steve and Joe discover the bedroom 260 00:12:25,920 --> 00:12:30,679 that Marli and Camara share and what should be their bathroom. 261 00:12:30,680 --> 00:12:31,959 Lot of tools here, Joe. 262 00:12:31,960 --> 00:12:33,719 He definitely is a plasterer, 263 00:12:33,720 --> 00:12:37,039 and it must be difficult using this as an en suite. 264 00:12:37,040 --> 00:12:39,239 In the backyard, there's more evidence 265 00:12:39,240 --> 00:12:42,079 of the plastering work and a lot of rubbish. 266 00:12:42,080 --> 00:12:45,199 You know, a skip's like £200, really, these days. 267 00:12:45,200 --> 00:12:47,599 So if you haven't got the money to pay for the skip 268 00:12:47,600 --> 00:12:49,680 to get rid of it... It's tough. 269 00:12:52,280 --> 00:12:55,599 Coming up, the shocking truth is revealed 270 00:12:55,600 --> 00:12:57,639 about the family's different budgets... 271 00:12:57,640 --> 00:12:59,359 We're gonna struggle with that, really. 272 00:12:59,360 --> 00:13:03,079 Oh, we're too far in life to get this. 273 00:13:03,080 --> 00:13:06,759 ...the hunt's on for the magical pool at Ludstone Hall... 274 00:13:06,760 --> 00:13:08,839 Can you see the pool? 275 00:13:08,840 --> 00:13:10,439 We were walking over it, 276 00:13:10,440 --> 00:13:12,679 and no-one even knew that it was there. 277 00:13:12,680 --> 00:13:15,079 ...and when the families meet... 278 00:13:15,080 --> 00:13:16,799 You OK? Nice to meet you. 279 00:13:16,800 --> 00:13:18,759 ...there's high drama. 280 00:13:18,760 --> 00:13:21,279 To be honest, I've had quite a few sleepless nights thinking, 281 00:13:21,280 --> 00:13:24,159 if I was in your position, what would I change? 282 00:13:24,160 --> 00:13:25,480 What would I do? 283 00:13:30,120 --> 00:13:34,479 £10 million Ludstone Hall is home to Steve Smith. 284 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:37,079 The first swimming pool that retracts 285 00:13:37,080 --> 00:13:39,119 is designed by British Aerospace. 286 00:13:39,120 --> 00:13:43,999 Kelly, Jon and their five kids are crammed into a four-bed semi. 287 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:45,839 Grab one. They're all the same. 288 00:13:45,840 --> 00:13:48,199 Me and my sister, we do share a bed. 289 00:13:48,200 --> 00:13:50,559 Steve's a brilliant businessman 290 00:13:50,560 --> 00:13:55,159 who sold his Poundland empire for £100 million. 291 00:13:55,160 --> 00:13:57,719 Dad says, "Why don't you sell things for a pound?" 292 00:13:57,720 --> 00:14:00,159 I said, "Dad, that's a cracking idea." 293 00:14:00,160 --> 00:14:05,199 Kelly and Jon have a tiny plastering business with no website or van. 294 00:14:05,200 --> 00:14:07,839 So, that's what's a killer on our side. Yeah. 295 00:14:07,840 --> 00:14:10,319 Now they're swapping homes. 296 00:14:10,320 --> 00:14:12,280 Jeez! Never! 297 00:14:17,440 --> 00:14:20,759 And the moment's arrived everyone's been waiting for. 298 00:14:20,760 --> 00:14:23,479 How much spending money will they have for the week? 299 00:14:23,480 --> 00:14:25,039 What? What? 300 00:14:25,040 --> 00:14:26,599 Oh, my God. What? 301 00:14:26,600 --> 00:14:32,039 One, two, three, four... Three, four... 302 00:14:32,040 --> 00:14:34,320 A thousand... 1,105. 303 00:14:35,960 --> 00:14:38,760 Five, 15... 304 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:41,559 God, 35... 305 00:14:41,560 --> 00:14:45,840 2,040. And 40. 306 00:14:47,560 --> 00:14:49,679 That's a lot. Crazy. 307 00:14:49,680 --> 00:14:54,159 Jon and Kelly normally have £139 for the seven of them. 308 00:14:54,160 --> 00:14:56,639 That's been apportioned for two people. 309 00:14:56,640 --> 00:14:59,959 £39.80. That's all there is. 310 00:14:59,960 --> 00:15:02,639 I never expected to have such a little budget. 311 00:15:02,640 --> 00:15:05,359 Are we too late in life to achieve... 312 00:15:05,360 --> 00:15:07,479 to even get even half of this week? 313 00:15:07,480 --> 00:15:09,119 Do you know what I mean? Mm. 314 00:15:09,120 --> 00:15:13,360 Like, are we too far in life to get this? 315 00:15:16,840 --> 00:15:18,919 Oh. They're also swapping lives. 316 00:15:18,920 --> 00:15:21,919 Each family's left an activity board for the week. 317 00:15:21,920 --> 00:15:24,039 Shall we do the bike ride? 318 00:15:24,040 --> 00:15:25,679 "Budget food shop." 319 00:15:25,680 --> 00:15:27,399 "Luxury food shop." 320 00:15:27,400 --> 00:15:29,919 We've never, ever had a luxury food shop. 321 00:15:29,920 --> 00:15:31,639 "Golf at the club." 322 00:15:31,640 --> 00:15:35,279 "Garden clear-out" - I'm probably gonna look forward to that. 323 00:15:35,280 --> 00:15:37,159 "Meet business Mark." 324 00:15:37,160 --> 00:15:41,639 Clearly, that's an insight to how Steve has got this. Yeah. 325 00:15:41,640 --> 00:15:44,679 OK, so, we're meeting Dani at the pole studio. 326 00:15:44,680 --> 00:15:47,639 "Market bargain." Is that for food, do you think? 327 00:15:47,640 --> 00:15:50,999 Yeah, it's.... Don't know. It could be for anything. 328 00:15:51,000 --> 00:15:52,919 Where is the pool? 329 00:15:52,920 --> 00:15:55,400 So, there's clearly a pool in the house. 330 00:15:56,600 --> 00:15:58,079 It's dinner time, 331 00:15:58,080 --> 00:16:01,159 and no-one to serve up meals for Joe and Steve. 332 00:16:01,160 --> 00:16:02,719 We've got some cucumber. 333 00:16:02,720 --> 00:16:04,239 Look. Oh, God, there's some bread. 334 00:16:04,240 --> 00:16:07,359 They're battling the appliances... 335 00:16:07,360 --> 00:16:09,239 Maybe the other side works. 336 00:16:09,240 --> 00:16:12,999 ...and Steve's weaponising the washing-up brush. 337 00:16:13,000 --> 00:16:16,679 Oh, I've broke the kettle! Yeah, I've cracked the glass. 338 00:16:16,680 --> 00:16:20,399 Meanwhile, at Ludstone Hall, with two grand to spare, 339 00:16:20,400 --> 00:16:23,479 Kelly and Jon are splashing out on their dream meal - 340 00:16:23,480 --> 00:16:25,879 a posh Indian takeaway. 341 00:16:25,880 --> 00:16:29,279 Tikka masala with an egg-fried rice. Yeah. 342 00:16:29,280 --> 00:16:32,639 Yeah, two of them. Them king prawns will be nice. 343 00:16:32,640 --> 00:16:34,199 Just for them to just get what they want 344 00:16:34,200 --> 00:16:36,719 without even thinking about cost, 345 00:16:36,720 --> 00:16:38,759 yeah, I don't think that's ever happened. 346 00:16:38,760 --> 00:16:40,399 This will do us tomorrow as well. 347 00:16:40,400 --> 00:16:44,679 In Stafford, the air fryer and stove are out of action. 348 00:16:44,680 --> 00:16:46,679 An old hot plate will have to do. 349 00:16:46,680 --> 00:16:48,919 Can't believe I've broke it. 350 00:16:48,920 --> 00:16:51,039 We're not off to a very good start, are we, Dad? 351 00:16:51,040 --> 00:16:52,759 This isn't usually your forte. 352 00:16:52,760 --> 00:16:55,399 Yeah. I'm normally working, making the money. 353 00:16:55,400 --> 00:16:57,600 It could be a long wait for tea. 354 00:16:58,760 --> 00:17:02,039 The takeaway's massive and so's the bill. 355 00:17:02,040 --> 00:17:03,639 £110. 356 00:17:03,640 --> 00:17:07,359 That would normally buy them enough food for a whole week. 357 00:17:07,360 --> 00:17:08,399 Are these the prawns? 358 00:17:08,400 --> 00:17:10,719 That's prawns, and then on the left, that's prawns, yeah. 359 00:17:10,720 --> 00:17:12,839 That one as well. Is that prawns as well? 360 00:17:12,840 --> 00:17:14,999 Steve and Joe have finally made dinner. 361 00:17:15,000 --> 00:17:18,199 Hopefully, they're not hungry. 362 00:17:18,200 --> 00:17:20,080 Enjoy your toast. Yeah. 363 00:17:22,640 --> 00:17:25,959 Marli and Camara are used to sharing a bed. 364 00:17:25,960 --> 00:17:29,519 They're having a last moment before going their separate ways. 365 00:17:29,520 --> 00:17:32,439 We're gonna have our own bedroom... Yeah. 366 00:17:32,440 --> 00:17:35,559 ...which is very different. 367 00:17:35,560 --> 00:17:38,439 And we've never really experienced that. Yeah. 368 00:17:38,440 --> 00:17:40,319 There's one last job. 369 00:17:40,320 --> 00:17:43,560 Each day, the families record a secret diary. 370 00:17:44,640 --> 00:17:45,799 It's so big. 371 00:17:45,800 --> 00:17:49,559 Like, you could fit our house inside this house about a thousand times. 372 00:17:49,560 --> 00:17:53,519 I feel quite sad for the family because they're in this position. 373 00:17:53,520 --> 00:17:58,439 But I'm also intrigued to learn more about why they are in this position. 374 00:17:58,440 --> 00:18:01,399 I just can't believe that... 375 00:18:01,400 --> 00:18:04,159 that you can possibly have that much money spare. 376 00:18:04,160 --> 00:18:06,079 Like, it's... You must not have a worry. 377 00:18:06,080 --> 00:18:09,439 It must be very difficult for a family of seven 378 00:18:09,440 --> 00:18:11,519 living in this... in this premises, 379 00:18:11,520 --> 00:18:15,840 especially as one of the bathrooms had got... is full of tools. 380 00:18:22,200 --> 00:18:23,599 Kelly, Jon and the kids 381 00:18:23,600 --> 00:18:26,240 have surfaced on the other side of the wealth divide. 382 00:18:27,440 --> 00:18:29,079 It's one each. SHE LAUGHS 383 00:18:29,080 --> 00:18:31,359 I've never done this. His and hers. 384 00:18:31,360 --> 00:18:32,719 Waking up in bed, 385 00:18:32,720 --> 00:18:35,519 it did feel a bit unusual and a bit strange. 386 00:18:35,520 --> 00:18:40,359 The 17th-century four-poster bed is worth £10,000. 387 00:18:40,360 --> 00:18:43,799 It is quite big. It's really spaceful. 388 00:18:43,800 --> 00:18:46,199 You wake up, and it's like the walls are far. 389 00:18:46,200 --> 00:18:49,239 And, yeah, it's so, so different to being at home 390 00:18:49,240 --> 00:18:51,119 cos the walls feel like they're in front of us. 391 00:18:51,120 --> 00:18:56,039 And how did Marli and Camara get on not having to sleep top to tail? 392 00:18:56,040 --> 00:18:57,559 I slept brilliant. 393 00:18:57,560 --> 00:19:01,039 Feedback from Camara - she also had a really good sleep, 394 00:19:01,040 --> 00:19:02,920 and she could have slept for the world. 395 00:19:04,200 --> 00:19:08,039 In Stafford, workaholic Steve's hoping to make up quality time 396 00:19:08,040 --> 00:19:11,359 with son Joe, and he's not wasting a moment. 397 00:19:11,360 --> 00:19:12,799 Oh, you look comfortable. 398 00:19:12,800 --> 00:19:15,159 How'd you sleep last night? Oh, not good, really. 399 00:19:15,160 --> 00:19:17,439 I have a lot on my mind. Been thinking about everything. 400 00:19:17,440 --> 00:19:20,199 But yesterday, I actually went outside 401 00:19:20,200 --> 00:19:22,479 at just after five o'clock this morning. 402 00:19:22,480 --> 00:19:25,999 So, I filled the bin up for them, and the bin man comes today, 403 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:28,119 so hopefully, today, the three bins will be gone. 404 00:19:28,120 --> 00:19:30,559 'I was actually quite lucky last night.' 405 00:19:30,560 --> 00:19:32,959 Dad told me to take the master... the master room, 406 00:19:32,960 --> 00:19:36,039 so I was actually lucky to get the big bed to myself. 407 00:19:36,040 --> 00:19:40,159 This afternoon, we can see what food we can find 408 00:19:40,160 --> 00:19:42,799 and maybe cook something nice for tonight. 409 00:19:42,800 --> 00:19:46,399 Jon and Kelly are hoping the swap will inspire their children 410 00:19:46,400 --> 00:19:48,039 to great things. 411 00:19:48,040 --> 00:19:49,759 What could be more inspirational 412 00:19:49,760 --> 00:19:54,559 than Ludstone's magical pool hidden underneath the ballroom floor? 413 00:19:54,560 --> 00:19:55,839 The reason I've got you here 414 00:19:55,840 --> 00:19:58,359 is because we're gonna find the swimming pool now. 415 00:19:58,360 --> 00:20:00,639 I know where it is. I'll give you five minutes. 416 00:20:00,640 --> 00:20:02,160 See if you can find it. 417 00:20:03,400 --> 00:20:04,959 They're off. 418 00:20:04,960 --> 00:20:06,399 At 8,000 square foot, 419 00:20:06,400 --> 00:20:09,359 the house is ten times as big as theirs. 420 00:20:09,360 --> 00:20:10,879 Calm down, Drey. 421 00:20:10,880 --> 00:20:12,679 And they can't find it anywhere. 422 00:20:12,680 --> 00:20:15,000 Only Jon and Kelly know where it is. 423 00:20:17,080 --> 00:20:19,159 Come over the middle. Can you see the pool? 424 00:20:19,160 --> 00:20:20,239 No. No. 425 00:20:20,240 --> 00:20:22,479 We were walking over it and everything, 426 00:20:22,480 --> 00:20:24,840 and no-one even knew that it was there. 427 00:20:27,240 --> 00:20:29,639 It's all a big mystery, 428 00:20:29,640 --> 00:20:32,280 but then the ballroom floor starts moving. 429 00:20:36,480 --> 00:20:38,560 This is the pool. 430 00:20:39,880 --> 00:20:42,359 'It started lowering. That was the shock.' 431 00:20:42,360 --> 00:20:45,039 It was very magical, very hidden, 432 00:20:45,040 --> 00:20:47,040 even though it's right in front of your eyes. 433 00:20:48,480 --> 00:20:50,839 'Rekhia and Amari was straight in it. 434 00:20:50,840 --> 00:20:52,159 'No holding back.' 435 00:20:52,160 --> 00:20:54,439 They just could not wait. 436 00:20:54,440 --> 00:20:57,079 Like, nothing was stopping them to get in that pool. 437 00:20:57,080 --> 00:21:00,600 'It's just amazing to have a swimming pool inside your house.' 438 00:21:05,400 --> 00:21:08,639 Steve and Joe's morning couldn't be more different. 439 00:21:08,640 --> 00:21:11,079 After a slice of toast for supper last night, 440 00:21:11,080 --> 00:21:13,319 and with £40 for the week, 441 00:21:13,320 --> 00:21:16,160 Steve's trying to spend just £10 on food. 442 00:21:17,280 --> 00:21:20,279 Look, Dad, 58p for these. I know, that's good value, really. 443 00:21:20,280 --> 00:21:22,239 We'll have a couple of them. There you go. 444 00:21:22,240 --> 00:21:25,599 The pizzas are a bargain, but there's a problem. 445 00:21:25,600 --> 00:21:28,359 It does say to oven cook, so... 446 00:21:28,360 --> 00:21:30,439 We haven't got an oven. No. 447 00:21:30,440 --> 00:21:33,120 That's a shame cos that was so cheap, really. 448 00:21:34,160 --> 00:21:36,039 Mr Poundland's back to his roots, 449 00:21:36,040 --> 00:21:38,080 keeping a close eye on the spending. 450 00:21:39,520 --> 00:21:41,520 Spaghetti, 20p a can. 451 00:21:42,720 --> 00:21:45,319 So, if we have it on toast, that's a good meal. 452 00:21:45,320 --> 00:21:47,399 I love spaghetti, 453 00:21:47,400 --> 00:21:51,959 and it's less than, well, about 23p a meal. 454 00:21:51,960 --> 00:21:53,319 Yeah, it's good value. 455 00:21:53,320 --> 00:21:55,959 Knowing how to max out the value of a pound 456 00:21:55,960 --> 00:21:58,839 is how Steve got rich in the first place. 457 00:21:58,840 --> 00:22:01,559 It's 65p for a loaf, Joe. 458 00:22:01,560 --> 00:22:04,559 It would be nice to maybe get some more vegetables and meat in here. 459 00:22:04,560 --> 00:22:07,599 Fresh vegetables are out of the question. 460 00:22:07,600 --> 00:22:09,080 They're just too expensive. 461 00:22:10,120 --> 00:22:13,159 The nutritional value of these meals isn't gonna be the best, 462 00:22:13,160 --> 00:22:15,639 and that's really being compromised 463 00:22:15,640 --> 00:22:19,519 by having to... spend such a low amount of money. 464 00:22:19,520 --> 00:22:22,039 I think we should find some tomatoes. 465 00:22:22,040 --> 00:22:23,119 Tomatoes on toast. 466 00:22:23,120 --> 00:22:27,120 Be good if I wasn't allergic. Oh, sorry, I forgot you. 467 00:22:28,400 --> 00:22:31,519 When Joe was young, Steve was the absent dad at work. 468 00:22:31,520 --> 00:22:33,439 He's still catching up. 469 00:22:33,440 --> 00:22:35,399 But when I do think about it, 470 00:22:35,400 --> 00:22:39,119 I remember my wife giving him some tomatoes when he was a young boy, 471 00:22:39,120 --> 00:22:43,519 and the whole of his face goes red, like a bottle of ketchup. 472 00:22:43,520 --> 00:22:45,039 11.50. 473 00:22:45,040 --> 00:22:48,239 That leaves just 28 quid for the week. 474 00:22:48,240 --> 00:22:51,639 I'm still trying to piece together in my mind what would happen 475 00:22:51,640 --> 00:22:54,359 if anything else pops up and we need to spend money elsewhere. 476 00:22:54,360 --> 00:22:55,599 Thank you. 477 00:22:55,600 --> 00:22:56,999 The way it's going, Joe, 478 00:22:57,000 --> 00:22:59,040 we're gonna have money for a beer at the end of it. 479 00:23:02,400 --> 00:23:04,039 At Ludstone Hall, 480 00:23:04,040 --> 00:23:07,479 the new guardians of the estate have visitors. 481 00:23:07,480 --> 00:23:09,799 It's Jim. Jim. Kelly. 482 00:23:09,800 --> 00:23:13,199 Jim and Ann are close friends of Steve and the family. 483 00:23:13,200 --> 00:23:15,679 How are you finding the house? Are you enjoying it? 484 00:23:15,680 --> 00:23:16,959 The kids are loving it. 485 00:23:16,960 --> 00:23:20,799 Oh, I can imagine, cos I think every room's got a story. 486 00:23:20,800 --> 00:23:21,919 Yeah. Mm-hm. 487 00:23:21,920 --> 00:23:23,599 And it's like an Aladdin's cave. 488 00:23:23,600 --> 00:23:27,679 Kelly and Jon still don't know how Steve earned his millions. 489 00:23:27,680 --> 00:23:30,759 They also don't know Ludstone Hall has a museum 490 00:23:30,760 --> 00:23:34,640 created by Steve's late parents, explaining everything. 491 00:23:35,760 --> 00:23:40,079 So, now, in here is the entrance to the start of Poundland. 492 00:23:40,080 --> 00:23:42,159 Amazing. Wow. 493 00:23:42,160 --> 00:23:43,759 The creator of Poundland. 494 00:23:43,760 --> 00:23:48,559 So, here, you've got "Poundland to buy 10 million products today." 495 00:23:48,560 --> 00:23:52,239 When you think about your buying power... Yeah. 496 00:23:52,240 --> 00:23:56,239 ...and your brain mentality around keeping a business going 497 00:23:56,240 --> 00:23:58,440 that's buying 10 million products a day. 498 00:24:00,480 --> 00:24:04,639 From his parents on the market stall to the Hooty's discount stores, 499 00:24:04,640 --> 00:24:08,519 and finally, Steve founding the Poundland empire, 500 00:24:08,520 --> 00:24:10,479 it's all here. 501 00:24:10,480 --> 00:24:14,119 It was his life, his family, his mum, his dad, 502 00:24:14,120 --> 00:24:17,159 from... even mentioned Hooty's. 503 00:24:17,160 --> 00:24:19,319 And I remember going to Hooty's as a kid, 504 00:24:19,320 --> 00:24:21,119 buying fireworks with my family. 505 00:24:21,120 --> 00:24:23,959 You guys have your ideas of what you want to do, so... 506 00:24:23,960 --> 00:24:27,159 Yeah, we have our goals. That's where Steve gets a buzz. 507 00:24:27,160 --> 00:24:29,759 He'll absolutely tap into that with you 508 00:24:29,760 --> 00:24:31,559 and give you any advice that you want. 509 00:24:31,560 --> 00:24:34,599 And listen, because he's a very, very smart man. 510 00:24:34,600 --> 00:24:37,199 They haven't had everything once in life, 511 00:24:37,200 --> 00:24:41,280 and the fact that they've got this now proves that it is possible. 512 00:24:43,400 --> 00:24:47,639 Steve and Joe want to know more about their host family too, 513 00:24:47,640 --> 00:24:51,519 and they're visiting an old friend of Kelly's at a surprising location. 514 00:24:51,520 --> 00:24:53,159 Hello. Hello. 515 00:24:53,160 --> 00:24:54,279 Hi. Joe. 516 00:24:54,280 --> 00:24:56,079 Pleased to meet you. Nice to meet you. 517 00:24:56,080 --> 00:24:58,959 Kelly wanted to be a performer. 518 00:24:58,960 --> 00:25:01,359 That turned into a pole dancing hobby, 519 00:25:01,360 --> 00:25:04,439 which is how she met teacher Dani. 520 00:25:04,440 --> 00:25:05,559 Have you known them long? 521 00:25:05,560 --> 00:25:09,319 Yes, so, I was teaching Kelly a few years back. 522 00:25:09,320 --> 00:25:11,639 Yeah. She did have to stop. 523 00:25:11,640 --> 00:25:13,759 Why's that? Funds were a bit of an issue. 524 00:25:13,760 --> 00:25:16,239 Obviously, this is a hobby, but... Yeah. 525 00:25:16,240 --> 00:25:18,639 And it's nice to have a hobby, but unfortunately, 526 00:25:18,640 --> 00:25:20,919 if you run out of funds, something has to give. 527 00:25:20,920 --> 00:25:23,839 We thought, walking round the house, from the tools we saw in that room, 528 00:25:23,840 --> 00:25:26,879 we thought, well, they must be doing plastering, really. 529 00:25:26,880 --> 00:25:29,119 Yeah, they both do the plastering together. 530 00:25:29,120 --> 00:25:30,679 They both do the plastering together. 531 00:25:30,680 --> 00:25:32,479 Yeah, and they both do it. Oh, that's good. 532 00:25:32,480 --> 00:25:35,159 We were just a bit concerned, really, 533 00:25:35,160 --> 00:25:37,519 because there's a lot of the work need doing in the house. 534 00:25:37,520 --> 00:25:41,519 And it was almost like they was struggling a little bit 535 00:25:41,520 --> 00:25:44,079 with day-to-day life, really. 536 00:25:44,080 --> 00:25:46,959 I know they struggle a lot with that side of it. 537 00:25:46,960 --> 00:25:48,719 The way that life is nowadays, 538 00:25:48,720 --> 00:25:51,999 everyone needs a phone for school, or they need a laptop. 539 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:56,319 And when you've got to provide five of those for a household, 540 00:25:56,320 --> 00:25:57,559 obviously, it's difficult. 541 00:25:57,560 --> 00:26:00,479 I think they're always quite family-orientated. 542 00:26:00,480 --> 00:26:02,839 I know they do a lot of things as a family. 543 00:26:02,840 --> 00:26:05,799 That being said, it is just like movie nights at home 544 00:26:05,800 --> 00:26:06,839 and things like that. 545 00:26:06,840 --> 00:26:10,479 Turns out, Kelly and Jon haven't been on a single date 546 00:26:10,480 --> 00:26:11,920 since the kids were born. 547 00:26:13,600 --> 00:26:17,919 I suppose it would be nice for them to have some time for themselves, 548 00:26:17,920 --> 00:26:22,279 erm, but who's gonna baby-sit all your children? 549 00:26:22,280 --> 00:26:23,999 That's the thing. 550 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,199 After meeting Dani, 551 00:26:25,200 --> 00:26:28,839 I suppose confirmed they are a nice family. 552 00:26:28,840 --> 00:26:30,759 They love their children. 553 00:26:30,760 --> 00:26:33,599 They've got to understand their finances. 554 00:26:33,600 --> 00:26:36,159 How much is coming in and how much is going out. 555 00:26:36,160 --> 00:26:38,439 Steve and Joe aren't done yet. 556 00:26:38,440 --> 00:26:41,840 This week, they have to do everything their swap does. 557 00:26:46,400 --> 00:26:48,039 Left hand across the chest. 558 00:26:48,040 --> 00:26:50,679 We're gonna push forward and bring our feet together. 559 00:26:50,680 --> 00:26:52,519 Dani's eight months pregnant... 560 00:26:52,520 --> 00:26:55,319 OK? Super simple. 561 00:26:55,320 --> 00:26:57,559 ...so she'll be taking no excuses from the boys. 562 00:26:57,560 --> 00:26:59,559 Then I'm going to push forward. 563 00:26:59,560 --> 00:27:02,119 Aye! That was actually really good. 564 00:27:02,120 --> 00:27:04,759 Doing pole dancing today was definitely an experience. 565 00:27:04,760 --> 00:27:09,399 It's not something I thought I'd ever do, let alone with my dad. 566 00:27:09,400 --> 00:27:11,479 Yeah! THEY LAUGH 567 00:27:11,480 --> 00:27:14,479 You're actually really elegant when you got up then, as well. 568 00:27:14,480 --> 00:27:17,359 It was a lot harder to do than I was expecting. 569 00:27:17,360 --> 00:27:20,159 My trousers are coming down. THEY LAUGH 570 00:27:20,160 --> 00:27:21,479 Joe did really well. 571 00:27:21,480 --> 00:27:22,799 So, that's it. That's it. 572 00:27:22,800 --> 00:27:24,879 And if you can... Yeah! Look at that. 573 00:27:24,880 --> 00:27:26,959 THEY LAUGH 574 00:27:26,960 --> 00:27:29,279 Steve and Joe wanted father-son time, 575 00:27:29,280 --> 00:27:31,639 but this could be more than they bargained for. 576 00:27:31,640 --> 00:27:34,800 Yeah! THEY LAUGH 577 00:27:40,520 --> 00:27:44,559 Kelly and Jon have done a money-no-object online food shop. 578 00:27:44,560 --> 00:27:47,639 There's £260 worth of goodies - 579 00:27:47,640 --> 00:27:51,040 nearly twice what they'd normally spend on everything for a week. 580 00:27:52,200 --> 00:27:54,279 Good to know that the cupboards are full, 581 00:27:54,280 --> 00:27:57,159 and, yeah, we've got food just there now, 582 00:27:57,160 --> 00:27:59,039 and it's different to usual. 583 00:27:59,040 --> 00:28:01,719 But as for cooking on the Aga... 584 00:28:01,720 --> 00:28:04,079 There's nothing in there. There's no grills or nothing. 585 00:28:04,080 --> 00:28:06,199 Tried to figure it out, work it all out, 586 00:28:06,200 --> 00:28:09,759 but, yeah, it seems like it's a bit too difficult. 587 00:28:09,760 --> 00:28:12,439 So Jon's bringing their budget kitchen 588 00:28:12,440 --> 00:28:15,039 into £10 million Ludstone Hall. 589 00:28:15,040 --> 00:28:16,959 Dad come round the corner 590 00:28:16,960 --> 00:28:19,440 and surprised my mum with a brand-new air fryer. 591 00:28:21,920 --> 00:28:24,159 Got an air fryer. New one, finally. 592 00:28:24,160 --> 00:28:26,760 No dodgy wires. 593 00:28:28,120 --> 00:28:30,079 We'll give the Aga a miss now. 594 00:28:30,080 --> 00:28:31,199 It was a lovely moment. 595 00:28:31,200 --> 00:28:33,119 It was really nice to see them have that little, 596 00:28:33,120 --> 00:28:36,240 "Oh, I got you a little gift," because that rarely happens. 597 00:28:38,840 --> 00:28:41,639 The kitchen might be stocked with expensive food, 598 00:28:41,640 --> 00:28:43,319 but now, there's an air fryer. 599 00:28:43,320 --> 00:28:45,759 The kids want what they have at home. 600 00:28:45,760 --> 00:28:47,760 The kids are having a chip butty. 601 00:28:48,840 --> 00:28:52,079 Nice and easy tonight, as we're used to having. 602 00:28:52,080 --> 00:28:56,999 But they're having dinner around a £20,000 banqueting table. 603 00:28:57,000 --> 00:28:59,679 Instead of going in and sitting on a sofa, 604 00:28:59,680 --> 00:29:04,119 we're actually gonna go and sit on the biggest dining table. 605 00:29:04,120 --> 00:29:05,959 And that's gonna be an experience in itself 606 00:29:05,960 --> 00:29:09,119 because we haven't actually all sat round a table ever. 607 00:29:09,120 --> 00:29:10,440 THEY LAUGH 608 00:29:12,280 --> 00:29:16,159 Next, Steve and Joe make a disturbing discovery. 609 00:29:16,160 --> 00:29:18,839 This one looks to be a phone bill. 610 00:29:18,840 --> 00:29:20,039 £1,300. 611 00:29:20,040 --> 00:29:22,479 Yeah, so it looks like, Joe, they're in debt. 612 00:29:22,480 --> 00:29:24,119 Just over £10,000. 613 00:29:24,120 --> 00:29:25,319 I can't believe this, Joe, 614 00:29:25,320 --> 00:29:28,239 because a plasterer's job is a good wage. 615 00:29:28,240 --> 00:29:31,679 8,000 square foot Ludstone Hall... 616 00:29:31,680 --> 00:29:35,999 It's still very shocking to see how big this place is. 617 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:39,119 ...gives Jon and Kelly the space to make big plans... 618 00:29:39,120 --> 00:29:40,599 After we leave here, 619 00:29:40,600 --> 00:29:43,439 we need to sit down and think of how we can expand. 620 00:29:43,440 --> 00:29:45,759 We've just got to get it to grow. 621 00:29:45,760 --> 00:29:48,199 ...and a father-son plastering showdown. 622 00:29:48,200 --> 00:29:50,199 To be honest, you've got the easiest job now 623 00:29:50,200 --> 00:29:52,599 cos you've only got to smooth it down now, Joe. 624 00:29:52,600 --> 00:29:55,680 It's very rare to get credit from Dad sometimes. 625 00:30:01,040 --> 00:30:02,599 And at Ludstone Hall, 626 00:30:02,600 --> 00:30:06,319 architecture student Marli's been researching the house. 627 00:30:06,320 --> 00:30:08,719 The grandfather clock is 200 years old 628 00:30:08,720 --> 00:30:11,399 and worth over £20,000. 629 00:30:11,400 --> 00:30:14,879 This clock costs a fortune. 630 00:30:14,880 --> 00:30:17,959 All original as well. It's not been touched. 631 00:30:17,960 --> 00:30:22,039 Every room has its treasures, especially the master bedroom 632 00:30:22,040 --> 00:30:24,599 where Jon and Kelly have been sleeping. 633 00:30:24,600 --> 00:30:28,039 So, above, you've got all the vines going around the whole entire room. 634 00:30:28,040 --> 00:30:30,719 But there's something in here called God's hands. 635 00:30:30,720 --> 00:30:33,079 One there, and then you get the other one there. 636 00:30:33,080 --> 00:30:35,559 And they're the only two hands in here, 637 00:30:35,560 --> 00:30:37,519 and they're actually God's hands. 638 00:30:37,520 --> 00:30:41,399 This and the man over there, the woman and the man, 639 00:30:41,400 --> 00:30:43,479 are actually the previous owners of this building. 640 00:30:43,480 --> 00:30:47,479 The faces are John Whitmore and wife Frances. 641 00:30:47,480 --> 00:30:50,199 After they built the house in 1607, 642 00:30:50,200 --> 00:30:53,959 their family lived here for over 250 years. 643 00:30:53,960 --> 00:30:56,119 Taking my mum and dad around the place this morning, 644 00:30:56,120 --> 00:30:58,999 I was really excited to do that, and they enjoyed it, 645 00:30:59,000 --> 00:31:01,839 and they said that they were really glad 646 00:31:01,840 --> 00:31:03,439 that I'm doing this for myself. 647 00:31:03,440 --> 00:31:06,399 Jon and Kelly's big hope was the rich house 648 00:31:06,400 --> 00:31:09,439 would inspire the children, and it's working. 649 00:31:09,440 --> 00:31:12,839 I'm just really proud that she took it into consideration 650 00:31:12,840 --> 00:31:15,039 of looking stuff up. 651 00:31:15,040 --> 00:31:18,760 It's really good to know that she's thinking about her future. 652 00:31:24,560 --> 00:31:26,159 In Stafford... 653 00:31:26,160 --> 00:31:28,279 You want to sit in the big chair? 654 00:31:28,280 --> 00:31:30,279 I think this one's a bit more comfortable, ay it? 655 00:31:30,280 --> 00:31:32,679 ...over their morning cup of tea, 656 00:31:32,680 --> 00:31:35,480 Joe and Steve discover some troubling documents. 657 00:31:36,720 --> 00:31:41,719 Downstairs, this morning, we managed to stumble across the pile of bills 658 00:31:41,720 --> 00:31:43,359 that this family has. 659 00:31:43,360 --> 00:31:47,319 £770 for phone companies. 660 00:31:47,320 --> 00:31:49,679 This one is also a phone bill. 661 00:31:49,680 --> 00:31:52,959 £1,300 for phone. For phone? 662 00:31:52,960 --> 00:31:55,079 The phones are just the start. 663 00:31:55,080 --> 00:31:57,639 There are a number of other utility debts. 664 00:31:57,640 --> 00:32:01,679 Gas is £2,786.80. 665 00:32:01,680 --> 00:32:03,759 That's a lot of money for a gas bill, really. 666 00:32:03,760 --> 00:32:06,239 Yeah, so, it looks like, Joe, they're in debt. 667 00:32:06,240 --> 00:32:07,759 Just over £10,000. 668 00:32:07,760 --> 00:32:10,399 I can't believe this, Joe, because, you know, 669 00:32:10,400 --> 00:32:13,679 a plasterer's job is a good wage, so why...? 670 00:32:13,680 --> 00:32:15,359 How can it go this wrong? 671 00:32:15,360 --> 00:32:17,559 How can it get this wrong and get this far? 672 00:32:17,560 --> 00:32:21,680 While Steve's business brain puzzles their huge debt... 673 00:32:23,400 --> 00:32:26,880 ...for this week at least, Kelly and Jon have no money worries. 674 00:32:28,080 --> 00:32:31,239 Up next is a rich man's sport. 675 00:32:31,240 --> 00:32:34,679 One of Steve's oldest friends owns the Mount Golf Club, 676 00:32:34,680 --> 00:32:38,320 and before meeting him, they've a lesson with pro Jeremy. 677 00:32:39,400 --> 00:32:41,639 My arms are pretty straight at this point. 678 00:32:41,640 --> 00:32:42,879 'I went there.' 679 00:32:42,880 --> 00:32:44,799 Oh, yeah. Come on, let's have it. 680 00:32:44,800 --> 00:32:46,639 Come on. Yeah, I'm looking forward to this. 681 00:32:46,640 --> 00:32:48,560 Thinking this could be possibly my hobby. 682 00:32:50,240 --> 00:32:52,599 THEY LAUGH 683 00:32:52,600 --> 00:32:55,479 And I realised it's not gonna be my hobby. 684 00:32:55,480 --> 00:32:57,920 I enjoyed it, but it's definitely not gonna be my hobby. 685 00:33:00,160 --> 00:33:02,199 Oh, that was better. That was all right, that. 686 00:33:02,200 --> 00:33:04,479 At £50 an hour, 687 00:33:04,480 --> 00:33:07,440 this posh pastime would normally be well out of reach. 688 00:33:08,640 --> 00:33:11,319 Oh, well, that was no good, was it? 689 00:33:11,320 --> 00:33:12,560 Aye. 690 00:33:16,040 --> 00:33:20,040 Hilarious. Very, very funny. Good moment. 691 00:33:22,240 --> 00:33:24,279 Oh. 692 00:33:24,280 --> 00:33:26,600 Hey, I've got it. I've got the knack. 693 00:33:30,880 --> 00:33:32,919 They're not here just to play golf. 694 00:33:32,920 --> 00:33:35,639 They've also come for more info about Steve 695 00:33:35,640 --> 00:33:37,679 from Roy, the owner of the course. 696 00:33:37,680 --> 00:33:39,719 I've known Steve since he was 17. 697 00:33:39,720 --> 00:33:40,799 17. Wow. 698 00:33:40,800 --> 00:33:43,679 And his dad lived in Bilston. 699 00:33:43,680 --> 00:33:45,999 Yeah. And worked the market stalls. 700 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:49,399 Erm, I lived in a cul-de-sac next to Steve, 701 00:33:49,400 --> 00:33:52,679 and we used to meet up every two to three days, 702 00:33:52,680 --> 00:33:56,919 and we'd talk about where we think we're gonna be in 20 years. 703 00:33:56,920 --> 00:33:58,399 Oh, we do that. Yeah. 704 00:33:58,400 --> 00:33:59,800 And both of us did it. 705 00:34:01,040 --> 00:34:02,799 Like Steve, Roy's done well. 706 00:34:02,800 --> 00:34:06,359 Kelly and Jon are desperate to know how it's done. 707 00:34:06,360 --> 00:34:09,199 And we've ended up, like I say, setting up the plastering business. 708 00:34:09,200 --> 00:34:11,839 And we just do that together now, so... 709 00:34:11,840 --> 00:34:15,679 The way I built my business was is I improved it every year. 710 00:34:15,680 --> 00:34:17,159 Yeah. Right? 711 00:34:17,160 --> 00:34:20,399 Didn't matter if I improved it by £50, I improved it. 712 00:34:20,400 --> 00:34:22,119 Yeah. That's how you build the business. 713 00:34:22,120 --> 00:34:23,999 Yeah. So whatever you're gonna go... 714 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:27,079 Whatever your goal is, just move a little bit at a time, 715 00:34:27,080 --> 00:34:29,759 and you look back one day, and you've got it. 716 00:34:29,760 --> 00:34:30,879 Yeah. Yeah. 717 00:34:30,880 --> 00:34:34,519 A lot of the people that we've met, they're all so down to earth. 718 00:34:34,520 --> 00:34:37,319 Like, literally, I could spend the day with each and every one of them, 719 00:34:37,320 --> 00:34:39,519 and I think I'd get on with every one of them perfect. 720 00:34:39,520 --> 00:34:43,559 We're so far apart, but the fact that they've put money aside, 721 00:34:43,560 --> 00:34:46,000 as people, we're all together. 722 00:34:47,040 --> 00:34:50,039 Steve really wants to give Jon and Kelly a big leg-up, 723 00:34:50,040 --> 00:34:53,959 but he's baffled why they make so little from their business. 724 00:34:53,960 --> 00:34:56,800 They've done a job for Laura, and she may have the answers. 725 00:34:57,920 --> 00:34:59,399 Hi, are you OK? I'm Laura. I'm Steve. 726 00:34:59,400 --> 00:35:01,719 Hi, Laura. And this is Joe. Hi, I'm Joe. 727 00:35:01,720 --> 00:35:04,599 Laura's having more plastering done. 728 00:35:04,600 --> 00:35:07,839 So, first, they're doing a shift with Mark, 729 00:35:07,840 --> 00:35:10,360 who's taking on the work while Jon and Kelly are away. 730 00:35:11,520 --> 00:35:13,319 Oh, God. 731 00:35:13,320 --> 00:35:14,759 Oh, no! Oh, it's everywhere. 732 00:35:14,760 --> 00:35:16,999 He looks like he's dropping some on your floor, Laura. 733 00:35:17,000 --> 00:35:18,600 Yeah, so I'll start from here, Mark. 734 00:35:19,960 --> 00:35:23,999 You should start from the other side and come over the other way. 735 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,839 I'm quite impressed with that. Yeah. 736 00:35:25,840 --> 00:35:28,239 Mark says he's pretty impressed, Dad. 737 00:35:28,240 --> 00:35:30,679 I was happy I didn't get much plaster on the floor, 738 00:35:30,680 --> 00:35:31,999 but I was surprised. 739 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,879 'First attempt, it was really good.' 740 00:35:33,880 --> 00:35:35,960 It's just getting the right pressure. 741 00:35:37,520 --> 00:35:41,879 I think I've got a push to there just to get a nice finish. 742 00:35:41,880 --> 00:35:44,399 I don't think I should have a go because then Mark's... 743 00:35:44,400 --> 00:35:46,839 Mark's really got a job on his hands to fix. 744 00:35:46,840 --> 00:35:48,719 THEY LAUGH 745 00:35:48,720 --> 00:35:51,119 But Mark's not the only one judging. 746 00:35:51,120 --> 00:35:55,119 It's not easy when your father's the mega-talented Mr Poundland. 747 00:35:55,120 --> 00:35:56,999 To be honest, you've got the easiest job now 748 00:35:57,000 --> 00:35:59,479 because you've only got to smooth it down now, Joe. 749 00:35:59,480 --> 00:36:01,199 Like a baby's bottom. 750 00:36:01,200 --> 00:36:03,719 Oh. THEY LAUGH 751 00:36:03,720 --> 00:36:05,719 So, Joe's looking for a new career, aren't you? 752 00:36:05,720 --> 00:36:07,719 I definitely think I'd need a fair bit of practice 753 00:36:07,720 --> 00:36:10,199 before I'd try tackle anything on my own. 754 00:36:10,200 --> 00:36:14,439 It's very rare to get credit from Dad sometimes. 755 00:36:14,440 --> 00:36:16,999 Oh, that's nice and smooth, Joe. Look at that. 756 00:36:17,000 --> 00:36:20,279 To get, like, a well done or "I'm proud of you" is a bit rare, 757 00:36:20,280 --> 00:36:21,759 but it does happen sometimes. 758 00:36:21,760 --> 00:36:24,560 And it's it's always nice to hear when it does. 759 00:36:25,920 --> 00:36:28,559 While Mark finishes up, Steve and Joe join Laura 760 00:36:28,560 --> 00:36:32,359 with a long list of questions about Jon and Kelly's business. 761 00:36:32,360 --> 00:36:34,759 Have you known them long? Oh, yeah. 762 00:36:34,760 --> 00:36:36,919 15-plus years. Oh, that's a long time. 763 00:36:36,920 --> 00:36:38,959 And they've both been plastering for a long time? 764 00:36:38,960 --> 00:36:40,639 It seems like a long, long time. 765 00:36:40,640 --> 00:36:43,399 This was the first room that they did. 766 00:36:43,400 --> 00:36:45,759 They did this room? Yeah, when I first moved in. 767 00:36:45,760 --> 00:36:47,119 They are perfectionists with it, 768 00:36:47,120 --> 00:36:49,839 so they like to make sure it's absolutely pristine afterwards. 769 00:36:49,840 --> 00:36:52,199 They like to make sure the job's done correctly. 770 00:36:52,200 --> 00:36:54,399 Workmanship's not the problem, 771 00:36:54,400 --> 00:36:56,400 so what's holding Jon and Kelly back? 772 00:36:57,520 --> 00:36:59,559 Have they got a website at all, do you know? 773 00:36:59,560 --> 00:37:01,119 I don't think so. I've not seen one. 774 00:37:01,120 --> 00:37:02,439 All I know is the Facebook page, 775 00:37:02,440 --> 00:37:04,639 which is why I think they do struggle 776 00:37:04,640 --> 00:37:07,439 cos neither of them are very techy. 777 00:37:07,440 --> 00:37:10,279 Any reason why they had a car rather than a van? 778 00:37:10,280 --> 00:37:12,879 A van's cheaper to run. They can keep the tools in. 779 00:37:12,880 --> 00:37:14,439 They'd have their bathroom back. 780 00:37:14,440 --> 00:37:16,799 It's the expense of getting the van that's the issue. 781 00:37:16,800 --> 00:37:18,759 It's getting the kids around as well. 782 00:37:18,760 --> 00:37:22,399 So they're not gonna be able to take the kids around in the van. 783 00:37:22,400 --> 00:37:24,559 They do struggle with work, kids, 784 00:37:24,560 --> 00:37:27,399 and managing to manage their own house as well. 785 00:37:27,400 --> 00:37:29,919 So it's just a massive juggle for them. 786 00:37:29,920 --> 00:37:33,959 Steve has a brilliant business brain, and the cogs are whirring. 787 00:37:33,960 --> 00:37:38,519 They need a van to get this business on its way. 788 00:37:38,520 --> 00:37:42,319 If we can get Jon and Kelly focused back on the business, 789 00:37:42,320 --> 00:37:46,519 I think if we can help sort the marketing out, 790 00:37:46,520 --> 00:37:49,160 I think it's possible it can be turned round. 791 00:37:50,840 --> 00:37:53,599 Steve's not the only one with big plans. 792 00:37:53,600 --> 00:37:55,559 After talking to Roy at the golf club, 793 00:37:55,560 --> 00:37:59,000 Jon and Kelly have been inspired to prioritise their business. 794 00:38:00,440 --> 00:38:02,879 What do we need to do now to move forward with the business? 795 00:38:02,880 --> 00:38:04,999 So, like, the jobs coming in, we'll have a job, 796 00:38:05,000 --> 00:38:06,759 and then it'll be... we might have a week. 797 00:38:06,760 --> 00:38:07,959 I don't want a week off. 798 00:38:07,960 --> 00:38:10,159 I want to keep going, going, going. 799 00:38:10,160 --> 00:38:12,279 If we open out, to speak to people a bit more, 800 00:38:12,280 --> 00:38:14,479 we've just got to get it to grow. 801 00:38:14,480 --> 00:38:18,079 We haven't got a van to get boards, and that's our downfall. 802 00:38:18,080 --> 00:38:20,319 So, after we leave here, we're gonna need to sit down 803 00:38:20,320 --> 00:38:23,519 and think of how we can expand or get bigger, or... 804 00:38:23,520 --> 00:38:26,079 I think that's definitely, definitely priority, 805 00:38:26,080 --> 00:38:27,240 to be quite honest. 806 00:38:31,520 --> 00:38:33,599 In Stafford, business talk's given way 807 00:38:33,600 --> 00:38:35,879 to the reality of living on the breadline 808 00:38:35,880 --> 00:38:40,320 and how to make a meal from Steve and Joe's £11 food shop. 809 00:38:41,360 --> 00:38:44,439 You put some butter in the hoops? Butter in the hoops? 810 00:38:44,440 --> 00:38:46,359 Yeah, just to make it a bit more creamy. 811 00:38:46,360 --> 00:38:51,080 Living on spaghetti hoops on toast is, er... is not ideal. 812 00:38:52,760 --> 00:38:56,280 The nutritional value's just... they can't be good. 813 00:38:58,320 --> 00:39:02,359 It's not the best, is it? We only ate half of our dinner. 814 00:39:02,360 --> 00:39:05,080 The other half, to be honest, went in the bin. 815 00:39:08,760 --> 00:39:11,279 Jon and Kelly are still future planning 816 00:39:11,280 --> 00:39:14,199 with, for once, time to themselves. 817 00:39:14,200 --> 00:39:16,919 The 8,000-square-foot luxury manor house 818 00:39:16,920 --> 00:39:18,680 is taking care of the kids. 819 00:39:20,520 --> 00:39:24,119 They've gone literally, like, gallivanting all around the house, 820 00:39:24,120 --> 00:39:25,159 as kids do. 821 00:39:25,160 --> 00:39:27,799 They've found the music room. 822 00:39:27,800 --> 00:39:31,599 And it seems like we always come across something new every day. 823 00:39:31,600 --> 00:39:33,519 Like the secret doors, secret rooms, 824 00:39:33,520 --> 00:39:35,840 like, there's always something different every day. 825 00:39:37,320 --> 00:39:39,919 Games galore to play with... 826 00:39:39,920 --> 00:39:42,039 I'll give you two minutes to hide as well. 827 00:39:42,040 --> 00:39:45,639 ...and the huge old house is purpose-built for hide-and-seek. 828 00:39:45,640 --> 00:39:50,599 It's still very shocking to see how big this place is 829 00:39:50,600 --> 00:39:52,960 and that we're actually living in it for the week. 830 00:40:00,800 --> 00:40:02,559 I don't even know what parts of the house 831 00:40:02,560 --> 00:40:03,919 they've even explored, but... 832 00:40:03,920 --> 00:40:05,759 I'm coming to find you now. 833 00:40:05,760 --> 00:40:07,960 ...yeah, I think they're just over the moon. 834 00:40:11,000 --> 00:40:12,599 Coming up, 835 00:40:12,600 --> 00:40:15,679 bargain-hunting Steve goes back to his boyhood market. 836 00:40:15,680 --> 00:40:16,719 Morning. Morning. 837 00:40:16,720 --> 00:40:18,799 But can Joe do deals like Dad? 838 00:40:18,800 --> 00:40:20,119 I'm gonna stand back and watch. 839 00:40:20,120 --> 00:40:23,039 £1 for a bunch of bananas, anyone? 840 00:40:23,040 --> 00:40:27,959 Jon, Kelly and co have a 180-acre garden adventure. 841 00:40:27,960 --> 00:40:29,599 Where's the end of it, though? Like... 842 00:40:29,600 --> 00:40:32,519 Look how far away we are from the actual house. 843 00:40:32,520 --> 00:40:33,879 This is their back garden. Yeah. 844 00:40:33,880 --> 00:40:37,919 And the week brings Steve's past into sharp focus. 845 00:40:37,920 --> 00:40:39,919 I know I didn't spend that much time with you kids 846 00:40:39,920 --> 00:40:41,159 when you was younger, really, 847 00:40:41,160 --> 00:40:44,520 but I really wanted to give you the best, really. 848 00:40:49,040 --> 00:40:52,999 In Stafford, day four's off to a bumpy start. 849 00:40:53,000 --> 00:40:54,879 The gas ran out during the night. 850 00:40:54,880 --> 00:40:56,719 You make the toast, and I'll make the tea. 851 00:40:56,720 --> 00:40:58,079 OK. 852 00:40:58,080 --> 00:40:59,799 'I've been struggling with my sleep, 853 00:40:59,800 --> 00:41:02,679 'and last night, we went to bed as normal.' 854 00:41:02,680 --> 00:41:05,559 But the gas being off, 855 00:41:05,560 --> 00:41:07,920 it was a bit colder last night, and I woke up. 856 00:41:12,120 --> 00:41:14,839 OK. Is that the metre? It's got a code on there. Yes. 857 00:41:14,840 --> 00:41:17,599 Like 4 million households in the UK, 858 00:41:17,600 --> 00:41:19,919 Jon and Kelly have a top-up metre, 859 00:41:19,920 --> 00:41:22,719 so it's down to the shops to buy more gas. 860 00:41:22,720 --> 00:41:24,559 Oh, there's a fish and chip shop here, Joe, 861 00:41:24,560 --> 00:41:26,119 but we can't have none of that. 862 00:41:26,120 --> 00:41:29,999 Joe hits the internet to see how much they need to spend. 863 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:33,719 £5 worth of gas should last around one or two days 864 00:41:33,720 --> 00:41:35,199 in a three-bedroom house. 865 00:41:35,200 --> 00:41:38,239 To last the week, they need a £10 top-up. 866 00:41:38,240 --> 00:41:42,680 Pressure's piling on the budget, with half their £40 limit now gone. 867 00:41:45,600 --> 00:41:48,999 In Ludstone Hall, the week's pushing Jon and Kelly 868 00:41:49,000 --> 00:41:51,319 to find new ways to promote their business. 869 00:41:51,320 --> 00:41:53,239 And they could be in luck. 870 00:41:53,240 --> 00:41:54,999 I'm Kelly. Nice to meet you. I'm Lee. 871 00:41:55,000 --> 00:41:56,239 Hi. Nice to meet you. 872 00:41:56,240 --> 00:41:58,239 Steve's working behind the scenes 873 00:41:58,240 --> 00:42:01,079 and has sent his techy partners, Lee and Mark, 874 00:42:01,080 --> 00:42:03,879 to say hello and do some fact-finding. 875 00:42:03,880 --> 00:42:05,599 What type of work do you guys do, then? 876 00:42:05,600 --> 00:42:08,279 Yeah, we're both plasterers. We've got a small little business. 877 00:42:08,280 --> 00:42:10,839 Literally just me, Kelly. Wow. OK. 878 00:42:10,840 --> 00:42:13,359 Set the business up about two and a half years ago. 879 00:42:13,360 --> 00:42:15,519 We've got the foundations. It's all there. 880 00:42:15,520 --> 00:42:18,519 And it's... The work's coming, but not how I'd like it. 881 00:42:18,520 --> 00:42:20,359 Do you do any social media marketing? 882 00:42:20,360 --> 00:42:21,439 Yeah, I've got my page. 883 00:42:21,440 --> 00:42:23,319 The business page on Facebook, I've got. 884 00:42:23,320 --> 00:42:25,759 Well, that's a full-time job in itself sometimes, isn't it? 885 00:42:25,760 --> 00:42:28,119 Yeah. Especially the way the algorithms work. 886 00:42:28,120 --> 00:42:31,439 They want you posting regularly. They want you posting videos. 887 00:42:31,440 --> 00:42:33,679 They want you posting content that people engage in, 888 00:42:33,680 --> 00:42:36,079 and then they'll push it up for you. Yeah. 889 00:42:36,080 --> 00:42:38,719 Jon and Kelly not only need a website 890 00:42:38,720 --> 00:42:40,679 but a social media campaign, 891 00:42:40,680 --> 00:42:44,039 and Lee and Mark can help in a more surprising way 892 00:42:44,040 --> 00:42:46,199 due to their high-tech skills. 893 00:42:46,200 --> 00:42:47,919 What is it that you both do? 894 00:42:47,920 --> 00:42:50,759 So, we're founders with Steve in an AI business, 895 00:42:50,760 --> 00:42:54,599 and what we do is we create automations for any type of business 896 00:42:54,600 --> 00:42:58,159 that can help them with an AI agent that can answer phone calls 897 00:42:58,160 --> 00:43:00,159 and speak to customers on your behalf. 898 00:43:00,160 --> 00:43:02,639 Think of it like a PA, like a receptionist 899 00:43:02,640 --> 00:43:05,359 that handles all of your inbound communication. 900 00:43:05,360 --> 00:43:08,159 It's a personal assistant you haven't got to pay. Yeah. 901 00:43:08,160 --> 00:43:10,039 It's also automating some of that boring stuff 902 00:43:10,040 --> 00:43:12,359 that you don't want to do. You want to be doing plastering. 903 00:43:12,360 --> 00:43:13,959 You don't wanna be doing the invoicing, 904 00:43:13,960 --> 00:43:15,999 the chasing of invoicing, the finding of clients. 905 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:18,319 That's important. We can automate some of that. 906 00:43:18,320 --> 00:43:20,319 So that takes the pressure away from you guys. 907 00:43:20,320 --> 00:43:23,479 You guys can get more work done and bring in more income, right? 908 00:43:23,480 --> 00:43:26,839 That's the best way I've heard AI explained there. 909 00:43:26,840 --> 00:43:30,039 From websites to robot office workers, 910 00:43:30,040 --> 00:43:33,480 the business could be looking at a 21st-century make over. 911 00:43:34,560 --> 00:43:36,679 It's been good to learn about what you've been doing, 912 00:43:36,680 --> 00:43:39,879 and I think we've got some ideas that we'll speak to Steve about. 913 00:43:39,880 --> 00:43:42,319 Push yourself a bit more. Get yourself out the comfort zone. 914 00:43:42,320 --> 00:43:44,199 Yeah. And then amazing things happen. 915 00:43:44,200 --> 00:43:46,359 I appreciate that, honestly. Honestly, like... 916 00:43:46,360 --> 00:43:47,799 Good. 917 00:43:47,800 --> 00:43:49,719 'They seem like really great guys.' 918 00:43:49,720 --> 00:43:53,519 They give us loads of tips, obviously, about marketing. 919 00:43:53,520 --> 00:43:57,199 These successful people are telling me how to sort my business out, 920 00:43:57,200 --> 00:43:59,319 and I couldn't ask for better advice. 921 00:43:59,320 --> 00:44:02,640 I couldn't ask for better people giving me the advice. 922 00:44:06,520 --> 00:44:09,679 In Stafford, Steve and Joe are seriously short on cash, 923 00:44:09,680 --> 00:44:13,719 and having no fresh fruit and veg is wearing very thin. 924 00:44:13,720 --> 00:44:15,879 So, how much money have we got left, Joe? 925 00:44:15,880 --> 00:44:19,439 I think, after shopping, we've got around, like, £21 left. 926 00:44:19,440 --> 00:44:21,839 But Steve has a plan. 927 00:44:21,840 --> 00:44:24,559 Where he worked as a kid is just 30 minutes away. 928 00:44:24,560 --> 00:44:25,999 It's a great place for bargains, 929 00:44:26,000 --> 00:44:29,280 and Joe can see what it was like for Dad growing up. 930 00:44:30,360 --> 00:44:32,759 Yeah, Bilston Market means a lot to me, Joe, 931 00:44:32,760 --> 00:44:36,119 because, you know, I worked with Mum and Dad on the market stalls, 932 00:44:36,120 --> 00:44:38,319 and I always, and... 933 00:44:38,320 --> 00:44:41,319 most Saturdays, towards the end, I worked with my nan and grandad. 934 00:44:41,320 --> 00:44:44,199 This is where it all began for Steve. 935 00:44:44,200 --> 00:44:47,959 60 years ago, his parents were stallholders here. 936 00:44:47,960 --> 00:44:50,799 The main market used to be over the far side. 937 00:44:50,800 --> 00:44:53,879 Remarkably, there are some traders left 938 00:44:53,880 --> 00:44:55,319 from the old days. 939 00:44:55,320 --> 00:44:59,359 Anthea's 82 and has fond memories of his dad. 940 00:44:59,360 --> 00:45:01,239 Hello, I'm Steve. You OK? 941 00:45:01,240 --> 00:45:04,679 Your daddy, the first day he ever came on the market, 942 00:45:04,680 --> 00:45:08,279 he got some big carrier bags, some big black bags, 943 00:45:08,280 --> 00:45:09,879 and he said, "Anth," he said, 944 00:45:09,880 --> 00:45:11,639 "I've got nothing, I've got no tables." 945 00:45:11,640 --> 00:45:13,959 And we found him black sheets. 946 00:45:13,960 --> 00:45:16,959 And he stood on Bilston Market with all these pens. 947 00:45:16,960 --> 00:45:18,919 That's it. That's how we started. 948 00:45:18,920 --> 00:45:20,119 Two years of age, 949 00:45:20,120 --> 00:45:22,039 I was on the market stall, two years of age, 950 00:45:22,040 --> 00:45:23,639 and I used to play underneath the stall, 951 00:45:23,640 --> 00:45:25,479 playing the cardboard boxes and all that. 952 00:45:25,480 --> 00:45:27,239 Yes, yes, that's what I said. You was a baby. 953 00:45:27,240 --> 00:45:30,319 Then he had a place - Hooty's. Hooty's, yeah, after his nickname. 954 00:45:30,320 --> 00:45:32,599 Yeah, Hooty's, that was it. And we was on the... 955 00:45:32,600 --> 00:45:34,239 'She remembers Mum and Dad.' 956 00:45:34,240 --> 00:45:36,999 She remembers my nan and grandad, May and Joe. 957 00:45:37,000 --> 00:45:39,919 And she also remembers me as a little boy 958 00:45:39,920 --> 00:45:41,639 being on the market stall. 959 00:45:41,640 --> 00:45:43,359 So that was amazing, really. 960 00:45:43,360 --> 00:45:46,639 Give me a kiss and bugger off so I can take some money. 961 00:45:46,640 --> 00:45:48,199 THEY LAUGH 962 00:45:48,200 --> 00:45:49,599 Nice to see you. How about that? 963 00:45:49,600 --> 00:45:51,119 Really nice to meet you. 964 00:45:51,120 --> 00:45:53,599 She brought back lots of memories, 965 00:45:53,600 --> 00:45:57,759 and, er, you know, I'll remember this for a long time. 966 00:45:57,760 --> 00:45:59,719 OK, guys, thank you. Oh, it's lovely to see you. 967 00:45:59,720 --> 00:46:00,760 Thank you. Bye. 968 00:46:04,400 --> 00:46:08,399 On the way to the fruit and veg, Steve's deal-making kicks in. 969 00:46:08,400 --> 00:46:10,560 Jon and Kelly are low on light bulbs. 970 00:46:11,920 --> 00:46:13,559 It's a nice price - £2. 971 00:46:13,560 --> 00:46:15,439 £1.20. £1.20. 972 00:46:15,440 --> 00:46:18,119 I can stretch to £1.20. 973 00:46:18,120 --> 00:46:19,759 Is that OK? Yeah, OK. 974 00:46:19,760 --> 00:46:20,839 OK. Thank you. 975 00:46:20,840 --> 00:46:23,679 That was good. That's not a bad price - 1.20. 976 00:46:23,680 --> 00:46:26,519 Then Steve has another light-bulb moment - 977 00:46:26,520 --> 00:46:30,679 to negotiate Joe a proper taste of his early life 978 00:46:30,680 --> 00:46:32,520 in return for some fresh food. 979 00:46:33,960 --> 00:46:35,399 I'd like to teach him, really, 980 00:46:35,400 --> 00:46:37,959 because Joe has never really spent much time 981 00:46:37,960 --> 00:46:39,799 on the market stall with me. 982 00:46:39,800 --> 00:46:40,959 OK. And... 983 00:46:40,960 --> 00:46:42,319 Oh, you've missed out there, Joe. 984 00:46:42,320 --> 00:46:44,679 Yeah, I'm completely different. I think he's missed out. 985 00:46:44,680 --> 00:46:46,479 I know you couldn't work on your dad's stall, 986 00:46:46,480 --> 00:46:48,719 but how's about coming and doing a bit on our stall, Joe? 987 00:46:48,720 --> 00:46:51,039 Gonna teach you. We can give it a go. Come on, then. 988 00:46:51,040 --> 00:46:53,519 I'm just gonna stand back and watch you and see what... 989 00:46:53,520 --> 00:46:55,119 SHE LAUGHS 990 00:46:55,120 --> 00:46:56,919 He's a big guy, aye, he's got his red coat on. 991 00:46:56,920 --> 00:46:58,239 There you go. 992 00:46:58,240 --> 00:47:01,879 When Dad's such a high achiever, every day's a test. 993 00:47:01,880 --> 00:47:06,399 Oh, you are going to sell this and pitch this to the crowd for £1. 994 00:47:06,400 --> 00:47:09,039 OK. See how good your skills are at selling. 995 00:47:09,040 --> 00:47:11,199 Come on. Come on. Not sure about this one. 996 00:47:11,200 --> 00:47:14,719 £1 for a bunch of bananas, anyone? 997 00:47:14,720 --> 00:47:17,119 I'm not one for a lot of attention, 998 00:47:17,120 --> 00:47:20,839 so having to shout in the middle of the street, 999 00:47:20,840 --> 00:47:23,479 asking if anyone wants bananas was a bit weird. 1000 00:47:23,480 --> 00:47:26,399 £1 for a bunch of bananas! 1001 00:47:26,400 --> 00:47:28,999 I think Joe did really good with his pitching voice, 1002 00:47:29,000 --> 00:47:31,519 and it reminded me many years ago 1003 00:47:31,520 --> 00:47:34,199 when I used to do the very, very same job. 1004 00:47:34,200 --> 00:47:36,759 There you go, Joe. Lady there. You'll have them? 1005 00:47:36,760 --> 00:47:38,279 Perfect. Sold. 1006 00:47:38,280 --> 00:47:39,599 Sold. There you go. 1007 00:47:39,600 --> 00:47:42,559 You can be a redcoat anytime, Joe. Thank you. 1008 00:47:42,560 --> 00:47:45,119 You need to be on the market for five in the morning, though. 1009 00:47:45,120 --> 00:47:46,879 We can give it a go. 1010 00:47:46,880 --> 00:47:48,560 THEY LAUGH 1011 00:47:50,200 --> 00:47:54,679 In Shropshire, Ludstone Hall is the gift that keeps on giving. 1012 00:47:54,680 --> 00:47:57,959 The gardens and grounds are 2,000 times the size 1013 00:47:57,960 --> 00:48:00,279 of Jon and Kelly's backyard. 1014 00:48:00,280 --> 00:48:02,239 Where's the end of it, though? Like... 1015 00:48:02,240 --> 00:48:04,559 Look how far away we are from the actual house. 1016 00:48:04,560 --> 00:48:06,439 This is their back garden. Yeah. 1017 00:48:06,440 --> 00:48:10,559 Imagine all, like, the wildlife around here. 1018 00:48:10,560 --> 00:48:12,319 I tried to get the garden in it. 1019 00:48:12,320 --> 00:48:13,879 Do you know, the garden, like...? 1020 00:48:13,880 --> 00:48:18,239 By 1870, brick manufacturer Joseph Cartwright 1021 00:48:18,240 --> 00:48:22,879 had taken over Ludstone and built the walled kitchen garden. 1022 00:48:22,880 --> 00:48:25,759 Got all the fruits and everything. They've even got pears. 1023 00:48:25,760 --> 00:48:29,719 Pears! Look at the size of that. 1024 00:48:29,720 --> 00:48:32,399 'I think it's beautiful. It really is.' 1025 00:48:32,400 --> 00:48:34,759 It's a lovely, lovely place. 1026 00:48:34,760 --> 00:48:38,040 And the area is... it's amazing. 1027 00:48:44,160 --> 00:48:47,839 Steve and Joe were also in a park, the local one. 1028 00:48:47,840 --> 00:48:49,399 Well, this is good. 1029 00:48:49,400 --> 00:48:55,399 Steve's iron-like budgeting means they still have 18 of their £40 left 1030 00:48:55,400 --> 00:48:59,359 and can afford £14 on two bikes for the afternoon. 1031 00:48:59,360 --> 00:49:01,119 It was just nice to spend time together. 1032 00:49:01,120 --> 00:49:05,359 We stopped by a small lake and talked a little bit. 1033 00:49:05,360 --> 00:49:10,759 The week's proving an amazing chance to make up for lost one-on-one time. 1034 00:49:10,760 --> 00:49:12,959 On the market, it was really nice 1035 00:49:12,960 --> 00:49:17,039 cos I guess I kind of saw a bit more of your roots and upbringing, 1036 00:49:17,040 --> 00:49:20,519 and we saw people that obviously knew you, 1037 00:49:20,520 --> 00:49:22,479 and it was really fun to actually get on the stall 1038 00:49:22,480 --> 00:49:24,039 and have a little go at it. 1039 00:49:24,040 --> 00:49:26,559 Great we've taken the opportunity and spent time together. 1040 00:49:26,560 --> 00:49:29,399 This morning, I think that's the first time 1041 00:49:29,400 --> 00:49:30,759 you've ever woke me up. 1042 00:49:30,760 --> 00:49:32,679 Definitely. First time in my life. 1043 00:49:32,680 --> 00:49:35,079 And that's only because I was up till, you know, 1044 00:49:35,080 --> 00:49:37,519 thinking about, you know, the experience 1045 00:49:37,520 --> 00:49:43,879 and how we can help Jon and Kelly, and I didn't go to bed till 5:05. 1046 00:49:43,880 --> 00:49:45,999 With two days of the swap to go, 1047 00:49:46,000 --> 00:49:48,759 Steve's starting to realise the price he paid 1048 00:49:48,760 --> 00:49:50,919 for financial success. 1049 00:49:50,920 --> 00:49:52,879 I know I didn't spend that much time with you kids 1050 00:49:52,880 --> 00:49:54,119 when you was younger, really, 1051 00:49:54,120 --> 00:49:57,519 but I really wanted to give you the best, really. 1052 00:49:57,520 --> 00:50:01,479 'I regret not being there. You've got to be a good dad.' 1053 00:50:01,480 --> 00:50:03,279 You've got to be a good partner, 1054 00:50:03,280 --> 00:50:04,959 and you've got to be good at business. 1055 00:50:04,960 --> 00:50:06,800 So, really, you need to get the balance right. 1056 00:50:10,800 --> 00:50:17,239 Next, a £1,600 shopping trip like Jon, Kelly and co never imagined. 1057 00:50:17,240 --> 00:50:18,999 Get him the top. All these. 1058 00:50:19,000 --> 00:50:22,559 Get him, like, three, four pairs. Get him the grey pair as well. 1059 00:50:22,560 --> 00:50:24,479 Like, crazy just to go out 1060 00:50:24,480 --> 00:50:27,399 and spend that type of money on clothes. 1061 00:50:27,400 --> 00:50:30,759 Steve and Joe muck in for a massive make over. 1062 00:50:30,760 --> 00:50:33,559 We can't believe how fast the skip filled up. 1063 00:50:33,560 --> 00:50:36,759 And at Ludstone Hall, there's an emotional surprise. 1064 00:50:36,760 --> 00:50:39,839 "Dear Jon and Kelly, you have never had a first date, 1065 00:50:39,840 --> 00:50:42,920 "so we have organised something special just for you." 1066 00:50:48,640 --> 00:50:50,239 At the start of the week, 1067 00:50:50,240 --> 00:50:54,359 Kelly and Jon wanted to inspire the kids to reach for the stars. 1068 00:50:54,360 --> 00:50:58,519 This morning, they're going clothes shopping with very deep pockets. 1069 00:50:58,520 --> 00:51:00,759 Back at home, I would have to save my money 1070 00:51:00,760 --> 00:51:02,519 to go out and get my clothes. 1071 00:51:02,520 --> 00:51:06,519 Even then, there would be never more than £50 to spend. 1072 00:51:06,520 --> 00:51:09,399 We'll just buy, like, a shirt and some jeans. 1073 00:51:09,400 --> 00:51:13,079 But today, they still have £1,600, 1074 00:51:13,080 --> 00:51:15,320 and if they want, can splurge the lot. 1075 00:51:16,560 --> 00:51:17,679 That is really cute. 1076 00:51:17,680 --> 00:51:19,959 You should match that with some jeans. 1077 00:51:19,960 --> 00:51:22,919 Usually, the first thing that you do when you are shopping 1078 00:51:22,920 --> 00:51:24,879 is look at the price. 1079 00:51:24,880 --> 00:51:26,559 And I still actually did that 1080 00:51:26,560 --> 00:51:29,199 because that was just how it is for me. 1081 00:51:29,200 --> 00:51:33,359 Spending with no limit isn't easy when you're not used to it. 1082 00:51:33,360 --> 00:51:35,079 That is dear. Yeah. 1083 00:51:35,080 --> 00:51:36,599 That is too, too dear. 1084 00:51:36,600 --> 00:51:41,160 Quite crazy just to go out and spend that type of money on clothes. 1085 00:51:42,400 --> 00:51:44,199 But after the first £200... 1086 00:51:44,200 --> 00:51:46,439 85, 85, 32. 1087 00:51:46,440 --> 00:51:48,600 ...they hit their stride. 1088 00:51:50,160 --> 00:51:53,079 Oh, you've got that as well? That looks all right, don't it? 1089 00:51:53,080 --> 00:51:55,759 That is really cute. I reckon buy it. 1090 00:51:55,760 --> 00:51:58,799 I had to remind myself, like, this is a shopping spree. 1091 00:51:58,800 --> 00:52:00,959 Like, if you like that, you get that. 1092 00:52:00,960 --> 00:52:02,719 That's 646. 1093 00:52:02,720 --> 00:52:05,399 Happy days. Next shop. 1094 00:52:05,400 --> 00:52:07,519 With the three younger kids at school, 1095 00:52:07,520 --> 00:52:10,799 they'll return to a surprise bag of goodies. 1096 00:52:10,800 --> 00:52:14,279 I'm thinking these would look nice for Amari. 1097 00:52:14,280 --> 00:52:16,039 Get him a top. 1098 00:52:16,040 --> 00:52:17,759 Drey is gonna be buzzing. 1099 00:52:17,760 --> 00:52:19,799 Get him, like, three, four pairs. 1100 00:52:19,800 --> 00:52:21,439 Get him the grey pair as well. 1101 00:52:21,440 --> 00:52:26,039 After three hours shopping, the full £1,600 is gone. 1102 00:52:26,040 --> 00:52:29,919 So, who got the most out of it? Kids or parents? 1103 00:52:29,920 --> 00:52:31,559 It's second to none. 1104 00:52:31,560 --> 00:52:33,839 I've never felt so inspired in my life. 1105 00:52:33,840 --> 00:52:37,599 It was funny to see the amount of bags that my dad had in his hand. 1106 00:52:37,600 --> 00:52:39,720 To work hard and you get all this. 1107 00:52:44,440 --> 00:52:47,599 In Stafford, Steve and Joe want to give Kelly and Jon 1108 00:52:47,600 --> 00:52:50,840 a completely fresh start, and not just in business. 1109 00:52:52,000 --> 00:52:53,639 That's lovely. Thank you. 1110 00:52:53,640 --> 00:52:56,199 Steve's dipping into his own wallet 1111 00:52:56,200 --> 00:52:58,440 to improve the house and garden as well. 1112 00:52:59,680 --> 00:53:03,399 We can't believe how fast the skip filled up. 1113 00:53:03,400 --> 00:53:04,919 'I enjoy cleaning things.' 1114 00:53:04,920 --> 00:53:08,519 I enjoy making sure that everything is right. 1115 00:53:08,520 --> 00:53:10,039 When I'm doing all this work, 1116 00:53:10,040 --> 00:53:13,719 I'm thinking about lots of things in business. 1117 00:53:13,720 --> 00:53:16,999 Steve's been thinking what this garden needs is a shed 1118 00:53:17,000 --> 00:53:20,279 to help with storage and keep the garden clear. 1119 00:53:20,280 --> 00:53:21,679 Just finished loading up the van. 1120 00:53:21,680 --> 00:53:24,999 We've got the shed, the new hose, and all the other bits 1121 00:53:25,000 --> 00:53:27,199 that we've got to get to get the garden finished, 1122 00:53:27,200 --> 00:53:29,559 so let's get back to the house and get that done. 1123 00:53:29,560 --> 00:53:33,599 Steve and Joe were working hard to give Kelly and Jon a lift 1124 00:53:33,600 --> 00:53:36,280 in every possible way they can think of. 1125 00:53:38,280 --> 00:53:40,639 And at Ludstone Hall, just back from shopping, 1126 00:53:40,640 --> 00:53:42,200 there's a special delivery. 1127 00:53:44,200 --> 00:53:47,679 Yeah, there's a knock at the door and we opened a gold envelope, 1128 00:53:47,680 --> 00:53:49,919 picked it up, and it was quite shocking, to be honest. 1129 00:53:49,920 --> 00:53:51,439 "Dear Jon and Kelly, 1130 00:53:51,440 --> 00:53:54,319 "it's been a real eye-opener living a week in your life. 1131 00:53:54,320 --> 00:53:57,399 "Along the way, we have learnt that you have never had a first date, 1132 00:53:57,400 --> 00:54:00,520 "so we have organised something special just for you." 1133 00:54:01,600 --> 00:54:03,599 Oh, that's so good to hear because that's... 1134 00:54:03,600 --> 00:54:05,959 Great. That's gonna be nice for you. 1135 00:54:05,960 --> 00:54:07,720 I'm really happy about that. 1136 00:54:10,840 --> 00:54:12,839 I'm really happy about that. Never been on a date. 1137 00:54:12,840 --> 00:54:15,399 Really excited for Mum and Dad to go on their first date. 1138 00:54:15,400 --> 00:54:17,960 Same. Literally, it's never happened before. 1139 00:54:24,000 --> 00:54:29,639 Jon and Kelly are whisked away in Steve's 250,000-grand Bentley. 1140 00:54:29,640 --> 00:54:32,999 'And the Bentley, well, it speaks for itself.' 1141 00:54:33,000 --> 00:54:35,399 Erm, it's luxury. 1142 00:54:35,400 --> 00:54:39,119 'Even the carpet in the car was thick.' 1143 00:54:39,120 --> 00:54:41,160 Like carpet in your house. It was unreal. 1144 00:54:42,360 --> 00:54:44,319 Steve's arranged for them to have lunch 1145 00:54:44,320 --> 00:54:47,159 at one of his favourite local restaurants. 1146 00:54:47,160 --> 00:54:49,959 You know, looking good, smelling fresh. 1147 00:54:49,960 --> 00:54:51,279 It was pretty damn good. 1148 00:54:51,280 --> 00:54:53,640 We was really excited for the date, to be fair. 1149 00:54:54,680 --> 00:54:58,279 It's Steve's treat, so they don't need to worry about the bill. 1150 00:54:58,280 --> 00:55:01,279 I will have the smashed beef burger. 1151 00:55:01,280 --> 00:55:03,719 The steak well done. Yeah. 1152 00:55:03,720 --> 00:55:05,239 I like a burger. You like burgers. 1153 00:55:05,240 --> 00:55:08,240 I know, yeah, but I like steak cos steak's better. 1154 00:55:09,280 --> 00:55:11,839 Did you ever think this would happen, like having a first date? 1155 00:55:11,840 --> 00:55:13,839 It would never even come into my head, really. 1156 00:55:13,840 --> 00:55:16,039 The kids are constantly, constantly with us. 1157 00:55:16,040 --> 00:55:19,599 Honestly, this is like gold dust. Yeah. 1158 00:55:19,600 --> 00:55:22,559 Oh, look at this. Thank you very much. 1159 00:55:22,560 --> 00:55:24,720 Oh, wow. 1160 00:55:25,720 --> 00:55:28,959 Jon and Kelly order up their favourite dishes. 1161 00:55:28,960 --> 00:55:31,799 It's nice to sit down and just have a little chat 1162 00:55:31,800 --> 00:55:35,839 and just, like, just be us, too. 1163 00:55:35,840 --> 00:55:39,959 A bit of a moment just to take everything in, really. 1164 00:55:39,960 --> 00:55:41,680 Cheers. Well, cheers. 1165 00:55:44,240 --> 00:55:48,439 In Stafford, Steve's pouring £5,000 of his own money 1166 00:55:48,440 --> 00:55:50,079 into major improvements, 1167 00:55:50,080 --> 00:55:53,639 and Joe's still having to be on his A-game. 1168 00:55:53,640 --> 00:55:56,959 Definitely doesn't help is the fact that Dad's standard, 1169 00:55:56,960 --> 00:55:59,959 when it comes to DIY, is quite high. 1170 00:55:59,960 --> 00:56:01,519 Let's get this in first, mate. Yeah. 1171 00:56:01,520 --> 00:56:03,040 If you can hold the glass in... 1172 00:56:04,400 --> 00:56:09,839 We'll just close this up for the day and head inside and do the rest. 1173 00:56:09,840 --> 00:56:12,239 It's out with the old and in with the new. 1174 00:56:12,240 --> 00:56:14,960 Steve and Joe are going for the full make over. 1175 00:56:17,080 --> 00:56:18,199 That's nice, innit? 1176 00:56:18,200 --> 00:56:20,359 There are new mattresses for the girls' bunks. 1177 00:56:20,360 --> 00:56:23,440 Let's see if it fits, if we've measured it properly. 1178 00:56:24,720 --> 00:56:25,920 Oh, look at that, Joe. 1179 00:56:27,120 --> 00:56:29,119 Like a baby's glove. 1180 00:56:29,120 --> 00:56:33,079 And as the skip takes the old couch away, 1181 00:56:33,080 --> 00:56:35,679 a new, improved two-grand model takes pride of place 1182 00:56:35,680 --> 00:56:37,039 in the front room. 1183 00:56:37,040 --> 00:56:39,199 You just press it. Ooh, look at that. 1184 00:56:39,200 --> 00:56:43,279 If we had some more budget, we could have some beer. 1185 00:56:43,280 --> 00:56:45,559 JOE LAUGHS Two... Oh, yeah, two cup holders. 1186 00:56:45,560 --> 00:56:47,760 Yeah, two cup holders as well there. That's good. 1187 00:56:48,840 --> 00:56:50,159 The hard work's done, 1188 00:56:50,160 --> 00:56:52,359 and there's time to look back on the swap. 1189 00:56:52,360 --> 00:56:55,799 How do you feel? You know, we've had a different experience this week. 1190 00:56:55,800 --> 00:56:57,519 It's opened my eyes to a lot of things, 1191 00:56:57,520 --> 00:57:00,879 not only obviously how a lot of people will be living 1192 00:57:00,880 --> 00:57:02,079 in the UK like this, 1193 00:57:02,080 --> 00:57:05,879 but it's also given me more of an insight into your background. 1194 00:57:05,880 --> 00:57:08,679 Dad and my connection has gotten stronger, 1195 00:57:08,680 --> 00:57:11,999 and that's all come with, you know, living on this low budget, 1196 00:57:12,000 --> 00:57:15,879 so it's forced us to maybe spend a bit more quality time together. 1197 00:57:15,880 --> 00:57:20,239 So, now, not only is it recliner like the old one - 1198 00:57:20,240 --> 00:57:21,879 this is the latest version - 1199 00:57:21,880 --> 00:57:24,199 but they've got more space now for the pole. 1200 00:57:24,200 --> 00:57:27,519 I really appreciate, this week, having the time with Joe. 1201 00:57:27,520 --> 00:57:31,879 Life is short, and time soon goes by, 1202 00:57:31,880 --> 00:57:34,679 and maybe some of that time should be spent with my family, 1203 00:57:34,680 --> 00:57:38,159 my friends, rather than keep working hard. 1204 00:57:38,160 --> 00:57:39,759 Look at this. You can just... Oh! 1205 00:57:39,760 --> 00:57:41,960 I think I'm gonna sleep on here tonight, Joe. 1206 00:57:46,680 --> 00:57:49,599 At Ludstone, it's the family's last evening. 1207 00:57:49,600 --> 00:57:52,639 After their £1,600 shopping blow-out, 1208 00:57:52,640 --> 00:57:55,999 it's gift night for the three youngest. 1209 00:57:56,000 --> 00:57:57,599 There you go. 1210 00:57:57,600 --> 00:57:58,999 There. 1211 00:57:59,000 --> 00:58:00,359 This is yours. 1212 00:58:00,360 --> 00:58:03,719 Got that with them little jeans. It's cute. 1213 00:58:03,720 --> 00:58:07,159 It's just not like we can go out and get, like, a load of clothes 1214 00:58:07,160 --> 00:58:10,839 all in one go, like we have here, which was really nice. 1215 00:58:10,840 --> 00:58:16,359 We'll go out and get, like, a top or a T-shirt for the one child, 1216 00:58:16,360 --> 00:58:18,679 and then the other child will have to just wait. 1217 00:58:18,680 --> 00:58:21,400 It's seeing the kids happy, that's my highlight of the week. 1218 00:58:23,040 --> 00:58:26,599 And to cap the week off, there's a fashion show. 1219 00:58:26,600 --> 00:58:28,239 Oh, that looks good. 1220 00:58:28,240 --> 00:58:30,879 Them jeans fit you really well. 1221 00:58:30,880 --> 00:58:32,839 Yes, that is nice. 1222 00:58:32,840 --> 00:58:34,439 Do you like it, Drey? Mm-hm. 1223 00:58:34,440 --> 00:58:36,879 Camara and Marli have done really well with your clothes. 1224 00:58:36,880 --> 00:58:38,719 Yeah, it's really nice. I love it. 1225 00:58:38,720 --> 00:58:42,199 So, what have Kelly and Jon made of the swap? 1226 00:58:42,200 --> 00:58:44,599 Just having the memories of watching the kids 1227 00:58:44,600 --> 00:58:47,759 running round these hallways, going in and out of these doors, 1228 00:58:47,760 --> 00:58:51,359 knowing that even though we haven't got this, 1229 00:58:51,360 --> 00:58:53,199 we've got each other. 1230 00:58:53,200 --> 00:58:56,919 Love is the most important thing in our family. 1231 00:58:56,920 --> 00:58:58,799 Do you like your top? 1232 00:58:58,800 --> 00:59:00,519 Yeah, I do. Do you? 1233 00:59:00,520 --> 00:59:02,439 Really nice, yeah. That's good. 1234 00:59:02,440 --> 00:59:05,799 We'll wake up at home next week and think, "What happened? 1235 00:59:05,800 --> 00:59:07,199 "What's gone on? 1236 00:59:07,200 --> 00:59:09,319 "What happened last week? Was it a dream?" 1237 00:59:09,320 --> 00:59:11,280 Yeah. Well done, girls. 1238 00:59:16,360 --> 00:59:19,439 Coming up, when the families meet... 1239 00:59:19,440 --> 00:59:21,959 You OK? Nice to meet you. Are you OK? 1240 00:59:21,960 --> 00:59:24,319 ...lives are changed forever. 1241 00:59:24,320 --> 00:59:25,359 Got a great family. 1242 00:59:25,360 --> 00:59:28,279 You just need a bit of help, a bit of guidance. 1243 00:59:28,280 --> 00:59:32,120 And I've got some ideas for you to take the business forward. 1244 00:59:39,640 --> 00:59:43,319 And everyone has to return to their old lives. 1245 00:59:43,320 --> 00:59:46,719 What will the family miss most about Ludstone Hall? 1246 00:59:46,720 --> 00:59:50,319 To have my own room has been lovely. It's been amazing. 1247 00:59:50,320 --> 00:59:52,439 I've really enjoyed it. Every bit of it. 1248 00:59:52,440 --> 00:59:54,679 Yeah, we're definitely gonna miss this place. 1249 00:59:54,680 --> 00:59:57,839 Wandering around these halls at night and in the day. 1250 00:59:57,840 --> 00:59:59,679 Thank you, guys. 1251 00:59:59,680 --> 01:00:03,279 In Stafford, what was the highlight of the week? 1252 01:00:03,280 --> 01:00:06,679 I know you were waiting all week to give that garden a go, 1253 01:00:06,680 --> 01:00:10,039 so I did enjoy doing that with you. 1254 01:00:10,040 --> 01:00:11,639 We got to spend some time together. 1255 01:00:11,640 --> 01:00:15,239 It's a 45-minute drive home for both families, 1256 01:00:15,240 --> 01:00:17,639 but there'll be a break on the way. 1257 01:00:17,640 --> 01:00:21,599 Halfway back, they're finally meeting face-to-face. 1258 01:00:21,600 --> 01:00:23,439 Well, guys, it's great to meet you. 1259 01:00:23,440 --> 01:00:27,199 And you, to be honest. Yeah, after a crazy week. 1260 01:00:27,200 --> 01:00:29,199 It's been mad, really. 1261 01:00:29,200 --> 01:00:32,959 It's an amazing place. It's so big. 1262 01:00:32,960 --> 01:00:34,839 Did you look round the museum? Yeah. 1263 01:00:34,840 --> 01:00:38,159 That was quite, yeah, an experience in itself. 1264 01:00:38,160 --> 01:00:40,399 And I thought we'd be travelling. 1265 01:00:40,400 --> 01:00:43,439 The fact that it's there, yeah, that's what surprised me. 1266 01:00:43,440 --> 01:00:46,279 Have you enjoyed spending time together? 1267 01:00:46,280 --> 01:00:48,239 We do a lot together as a big family unit, 1268 01:00:48,240 --> 01:00:50,239 like, but it's usually all of us, so it's very rare 1269 01:00:50,240 --> 01:00:52,639 that it's just like one-on-one, us doing something. 1270 01:00:52,640 --> 01:00:55,999 So it's been nice this week to actually spend the time together. 1271 01:00:56,000 --> 01:00:59,279 One of our days was, erm, like a trade day. 1272 01:00:59,280 --> 01:01:02,639 Yeah, yeah. Seeing how you work and what you do. 1273 01:01:02,640 --> 01:01:04,799 Dad started out trying the plastering, 1274 01:01:04,800 --> 01:01:07,239 and then he managed to drag me on, but I was awful, 1275 01:01:07,240 --> 01:01:09,559 so Dad was definitely better than me. 1276 01:01:09,560 --> 01:01:11,959 It's just a few first times happening for everyone 1277 01:01:11,960 --> 01:01:13,919 within the week. Yeah. Yeah. 1278 01:01:13,920 --> 01:01:18,000 Steve started the week wanting to give a family a life-changing break. 1279 01:01:19,200 --> 01:01:20,720 Time to reveal what he's been up to. 1280 01:01:22,240 --> 01:01:24,919 To be honest, I've had quite a few sleepless nights, 1281 01:01:24,920 --> 01:01:27,279 thinking, if I was in your position, 1282 01:01:27,280 --> 01:01:29,199 "What would I change? What would I do?" 1283 01:01:29,200 --> 01:01:31,559 You guys are busy trying to run the company. 1284 01:01:31,560 --> 01:01:33,319 You've got the five kids as well. 1285 01:01:33,320 --> 01:01:36,119 It's understandable why the house might have fallen down 1286 01:01:36,120 --> 01:01:38,319 on your list of priorities, obviously. 1287 01:01:38,320 --> 01:01:40,599 When we finally got into the garden, 1288 01:01:40,600 --> 01:01:44,719 there was rubbish everywhere, and all the bins was full. 1289 01:01:44,720 --> 01:01:46,439 We've totally cleared all the rubbish. 1290 01:01:46,440 --> 01:01:49,159 We've put a shed in the back for you. 1291 01:01:49,160 --> 01:01:51,519 So all the bikes and everything are in the shed. 1292 01:01:51,520 --> 01:01:52,679 Appreciate that. 1293 01:01:52,680 --> 01:01:54,399 On the business side, 1294 01:01:54,400 --> 01:01:56,759 I know you love plastering, which is fine, 1295 01:01:56,760 --> 01:02:00,879 but I've got some ideas for you to take the business forward. 1296 01:02:00,880 --> 01:02:03,399 Joe's created a website 1297 01:02:03,400 --> 01:02:05,959 to kick-start a new social media campaign. 1298 01:02:05,960 --> 01:02:09,279 This is just like a mock-up of a website that we've done. 1299 01:02:09,280 --> 01:02:11,959 We've actually bought jonkellyinteriors.com. 1300 01:02:11,960 --> 01:02:15,799 This is about you, for the future, supporting your family 1301 01:02:15,800 --> 01:02:18,679 and moving into something that you can be proud of. 1302 01:02:18,680 --> 01:02:21,679 I'm so focused. And that is an opportunity. 1303 01:02:21,680 --> 01:02:24,519 I appreciate the fact that you've just walked into our shoes 1304 01:02:24,520 --> 01:02:26,759 for a while to see how it is on our side. 1305 01:02:26,760 --> 01:02:27,999 Got a great family. 1306 01:02:28,000 --> 01:02:30,479 You just need a bit of help, a bit of guidance, 1307 01:02:30,480 --> 01:02:32,599 and I think... I really think you can do it yourself. 1308 01:02:32,600 --> 01:02:35,479 The biggest surprise is yet to come. 1309 01:02:35,480 --> 01:02:40,319 What we thought to hopefully try and help you out a bit, 1310 01:02:40,320 --> 01:02:43,519 erm, so we've got a van for you. 1311 01:02:43,520 --> 01:02:45,200 That's... Wow. 1312 01:02:47,240 --> 01:02:49,519 It's the final piece of the puzzle. 1313 01:02:49,520 --> 01:02:52,919 A van's what they've been needing for years. 1314 01:02:52,920 --> 01:02:55,639 It's fully insured, so you don't have to worry about the insurance. 1315 01:02:55,640 --> 01:02:58,439 You don't have to worry about the tax on it. 1316 01:02:58,440 --> 01:02:59,839 It's done. 1317 01:02:59,840 --> 01:03:03,320 Thank... Thank you very much. Honestly. 1318 01:03:05,680 --> 01:03:07,399 The van's waiting outside, 1319 01:03:07,400 --> 01:03:10,200 and Steve's even come up with branding for the new company. 1320 01:03:11,360 --> 01:03:12,680 So, there's the keys. 1321 01:03:15,280 --> 01:03:18,119 We've booked to have the alarm system fitted, 1322 01:03:18,120 --> 01:03:21,199 so you can be happy that your tools are not gonna be stolen. 1323 01:03:21,200 --> 01:03:25,319 Having a van's going to be a game-changer for the whole family. 1324 01:03:25,320 --> 01:03:28,439 Exactly what we needed, really, wasn't it? 1325 01:03:28,440 --> 01:03:30,959 You know, this has been a nice experience. 1326 01:03:30,960 --> 01:03:35,439 Hopefully, we can help Jon and Kelly change their lives. 1327 01:03:35,440 --> 01:03:39,039 It's so emotional. Like, I can't put it all together. 1328 01:03:39,040 --> 01:03:42,439 With how much the week has been, and then this afterwards... 1329 01:03:42,440 --> 01:03:43,719 Just can't believe... 1330 01:03:43,720 --> 01:03:47,239 I can't believe now the future's actually looking brighter. 1331 01:03:47,240 --> 01:03:48,719 I'm so thankful for them. 1332 01:03:48,720 --> 01:03:50,199 Like, it means a lot to me 1333 01:03:50,200 --> 01:03:53,200 that they're, like... my mum and dad have been helped out massively. 1334 01:03:58,440 --> 01:04:02,880 It's been a huge week for everyone, but finally, they head home. 1335 01:04:04,960 --> 01:04:07,399 Oh, I'm glad to be back. Oh. 1336 01:04:07,400 --> 01:04:08,799 Strangely. 1337 01:04:08,800 --> 01:04:11,639 It's nice to be home, innit, really? Yeah. 1338 01:04:11,640 --> 01:04:14,239 Get the kettle on, Joe, and maybe a biscuit. 1339 01:04:14,240 --> 01:04:16,439 Definitely. If there's any biscuits left. 1340 01:04:16,440 --> 01:04:19,679 Oh! Oh, my days! 1341 01:04:19,680 --> 01:04:21,919 When they left, the cupboards were bare, 1342 01:04:21,920 --> 01:04:24,839 but Steve's filled them to bursting point. 1343 01:04:24,840 --> 01:04:26,519 And that's not all. 1344 01:04:26,520 --> 01:04:29,679 There's a mirror, a Henry Hoover, a toaster. 1345 01:04:29,680 --> 01:04:31,679 Oh, the mirror can go in the bathroom. 1346 01:04:31,680 --> 01:04:36,239 Anything that was worn out in the house, Steve's replaced, 1347 01:04:36,240 --> 01:04:37,599 even the sofa. 1348 01:04:37,600 --> 01:04:39,599 The sofa is amazing. 1349 01:04:39,600 --> 01:04:42,880 THEY LAUGH The lights. No way. 1350 01:04:44,120 --> 01:04:46,479 The surprises keep coming. 1351 01:04:46,480 --> 01:04:47,680 Oh, there's a shed. 1352 01:04:48,800 --> 01:04:50,959 They've done a really good job. 1353 01:04:50,960 --> 01:04:54,599 Next summer, it'll be a whole different story. 1354 01:04:54,600 --> 01:04:58,999 So, has there been a take-home message for Steve and Joe? 1355 01:04:59,000 --> 01:05:00,999 We're very lucky to have this place. 1356 01:05:01,000 --> 01:05:03,839 We're very lucky to have the friends that we've got. 1357 01:05:03,840 --> 01:05:06,399 And I'm really hoping, 1358 01:05:06,400 --> 01:05:09,799 you know, with Jon and Kelly, they're gonna go for it. 1359 01:05:09,800 --> 01:05:12,999 Yeah, me too. And everybody deserves a break. 1360 01:05:13,000 --> 01:05:15,000 Yeah, they do. Cheers. Cheers. 1361 01:05:16,960 --> 01:05:21,399 And has it changed how Kelly and Jon think about money? 1362 01:05:21,400 --> 01:05:25,239 It's nice to have it. It's nice to buy things with it. 1363 01:05:25,240 --> 01:05:27,119 But it's not all about it. 1364 01:05:27,120 --> 01:05:30,199 You have to always remember, if you've got it, 1365 01:05:30,200 --> 01:05:33,599 you've got to also have that love there. 1366 01:05:33,600 --> 01:05:35,600 Yeah. And stay together and stay strong. 1367 01:05:38,040 --> 01:05:39,559 Next time... 1368 01:05:39,560 --> 01:05:41,039 THEY LAUGH 1369 01:05:41,040 --> 01:05:44,199 I'm thinking this is a tight space for one person. 1370 01:05:44,200 --> 01:05:46,039 Gotta really knuckle down and stick together 1371 01:05:46,040 --> 01:05:47,279 and get through this. 1372 01:05:47,280 --> 01:05:50,799 £2,000. £2,000. 1373 01:05:50,800 --> 01:05:52,479 In one week. For a week. 1374 01:05:52,480 --> 01:05:55,319 £100, that's gonna be, like... That's gonna be hard, innit? 1375 01:05:55,320 --> 01:05:57,159 We've got to have some Italian honey. 1376 01:05:57,160 --> 01:06:00,639 £18 for honey. These must be some royalty bees. 1377 01:06:00,640 --> 01:06:03,680 Your family will want for nothing if you get it right.