1 00:00:00,680 --> 00:00:05,720 In Britain, the top 10% own over half the country's wealth. 2 00:00:06,760 --> 00:00:09,399 I have nice cars. I own a couple of racehorses. 3 00:00:09,400 --> 00:00:12,079 It feels nice to have money. 4 00:00:12,080 --> 00:00:14,679 But while the rich are getting richer... 5 00:00:14,680 --> 00:00:16,039 It's a very profitable business 6 00:00:16,040 --> 00:00:17,959 that turns over well over £10 million a year. 7 00:00:17,960 --> 00:00:20,959 ...the poor are getting poorer... 8 00:00:20,960 --> 00:00:22,319 It's tough. 9 00:00:22,320 --> 00:00:24,479 ...hit hard by relentless price rises. 10 00:00:24,480 --> 00:00:27,079 A lot of posh people think poor people 11 00:00:27,080 --> 00:00:29,079 just sit on their bums all day on benefits. 12 00:00:29,080 --> 00:00:30,559 Once we've spent on food, 13 00:00:30,560 --> 00:00:33,279 don't really have anything left over. 14 00:00:33,280 --> 00:00:34,680 I had bailiffs come in. 15 00:00:36,440 --> 00:00:38,359 Might be on its way out. 16 00:00:38,360 --> 00:00:42,119 Now two families are swapping homes... 17 00:00:42,120 --> 00:00:44,599 That is very different. Yes. 18 00:00:44,600 --> 00:00:46,079 How many windows does a house need? 19 00:00:46,080 --> 00:00:47,559 How many doors? 20 00:00:47,560 --> 00:00:48,679 ...budgets... 21 00:00:48,680 --> 00:00:50,399 Right, this is where it gets serious. 22 00:00:50,400 --> 00:00:51,959 LAUGHTER 23 00:00:51,960 --> 00:00:53,159 Oh, God. 24 00:00:53,160 --> 00:00:54,399 ...and lives... 25 00:00:54,400 --> 00:00:55,799 It's hard bloody work. 26 00:00:55,800 --> 00:00:58,439 It was way more challenging than I thought it would be. 27 00:00:58,440 --> 00:01:00,039 Champagne! 28 00:01:00,040 --> 00:01:01,719 I'm in heaven. 29 00:01:01,720 --> 00:01:04,839 ...to find out if money really does buy happiness. 30 00:01:04,840 --> 00:01:08,319 Ha-ha. I'd love to have a walk-in wardrobe. 31 00:01:08,320 --> 00:01:11,679 Oh, my goodness! 32 00:01:11,680 --> 00:01:14,319 Never been in a limo in their lives. 33 00:01:14,320 --> 00:01:16,519 Or do people matter most? 34 00:01:16,520 --> 00:01:19,119 This is the nicest family time 35 00:01:19,120 --> 00:01:22,119 that us three have had together in years. 36 00:01:22,120 --> 00:01:23,479 And when they finally meet... 37 00:01:23,480 --> 00:01:25,199 Hello. 38 00:01:25,200 --> 00:01:27,239 ...lives are changed forever. 39 00:01:27,240 --> 00:01:29,680 We'd like to gift you a van. 40 00:01:31,440 --> 00:01:34,919 We want to back your vision to a value of £100,000. 41 00:01:34,920 --> 00:01:36,079 Oh, my God! 42 00:01:36,080 --> 00:01:37,960 It's gonna change everything for the better. 43 00:01:44,320 --> 00:01:46,359 Every year, millions of visitors flock 44 00:01:46,360 --> 00:01:50,600 to the seaside resort of Bournemouth on the Dorset coast. 45 00:01:52,200 --> 00:01:57,759 Tech millionaire Steve Bolton lives in one of its swankier suburbs. 46 00:01:57,760 --> 00:01:59,999 Very, very friendly neighbourhood, 47 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:02,040 about 100m away from the golf course. 48 00:02:03,280 --> 00:02:05,999 I've had this house since 2004. 49 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:08,719 It's a bit like a Tardis - from the front looks quite small, 50 00:02:08,720 --> 00:02:12,319 but when you come into it, it just goes a long way back. 51 00:02:12,320 --> 00:02:16,039 This quite small Tardis is worth £1 million - 52 00:02:16,040 --> 00:02:20,279 over three times the average cost of a UK house. 53 00:02:20,280 --> 00:02:22,839 And it boasts two lounges, 54 00:02:22,840 --> 00:02:24,440 a dining room for eight... 55 00:02:25,640 --> 00:02:27,760 ...six bedrooms, and five bathrooms... 56 00:02:29,040 --> 00:02:31,719 ...so plenty of room for everyone, 57 00:02:31,720 --> 00:02:34,199 when they're not away on holiday, that is. 58 00:02:34,200 --> 00:02:37,439 That's the family diving in Egypt. 59 00:02:37,440 --> 00:02:41,639 That's a picture of us snowboarding and skiing in the French Alps. 60 00:02:41,640 --> 00:02:45,439 I have four children - Nathan, who's 34. 61 00:02:45,440 --> 00:02:47,719 He's independent, got his own business. 62 00:02:47,720 --> 00:02:49,839 The three youngest are still at home. 63 00:02:49,840 --> 00:02:52,039 Jude is 16. 64 00:02:52,040 --> 00:02:53,719 Ella is 21. 65 00:02:53,720 --> 00:02:55,840 Charlie is 23. 66 00:02:57,680 --> 00:03:00,999 Charlie and Ella live in a large two-bedroom extension 67 00:03:01,000 --> 00:03:02,799 attached to the rear of the property. 68 00:03:02,800 --> 00:03:05,560 The house is... is amazing, as you can see. 69 00:03:06,720 --> 00:03:09,519 I've... I've always felt privileged. 70 00:03:09,520 --> 00:03:12,719 I have very nice memories of me and Charlie playing out 71 00:03:12,720 --> 00:03:15,959 in the back garden, sort of making mud pies and stuff like that. 72 00:03:15,960 --> 00:03:18,239 They'll be joining Steve on the swap. 73 00:03:18,240 --> 00:03:20,079 We're quite unconventional. 74 00:03:20,080 --> 00:03:23,599 We spend a lot of time together, working, that kind of thing, 75 00:03:23,600 --> 00:03:27,360 so I kind of see them as my best mates, really. 76 00:03:29,800 --> 00:03:31,919 As well as a lovely house, 77 00:03:31,920 --> 00:03:34,559 Steve has all the toys to go with it. 78 00:03:34,560 --> 00:03:38,640 'I have a beautiful classic Corvette Stingray.' 79 00:03:40,960 --> 00:03:43,079 I'm a member of a boat club. 80 00:03:43,080 --> 00:03:46,480 Have access to about 30 boats, which is amazing. 81 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,039 There we go. 82 00:03:49,040 --> 00:03:51,599 It's quite a nice feature - get some air in. 83 00:03:51,600 --> 00:03:54,839 So, how did Steve make all his money? 84 00:03:54,840 --> 00:03:58,399 I left school at 16 with no qualifications. 85 00:03:58,400 --> 00:03:59,879 Did a couple of dead-end jobs. 86 00:03:59,880 --> 00:04:02,719 And then I built a business with a partner. 87 00:04:02,720 --> 00:04:06,039 Despite not even having O levels, 88 00:04:06,040 --> 00:04:08,919 Steve did have a talent for making money - 89 00:04:08,920 --> 00:04:11,279 investing in tech start-ups. 90 00:04:11,280 --> 00:04:13,239 Now he has quite the collection. 91 00:04:13,240 --> 00:04:17,599 And his company, Bolt Angels, has a London HQ. 92 00:04:17,600 --> 00:04:19,999 So, the value of the portfolio 93 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:24,359 is three-quarters-of-billion pound, 750 million. 94 00:04:24,360 --> 00:04:27,520 Charlie and Ella are following in Dad's footsteps. 95 00:04:29,080 --> 00:04:32,120 Four months ago, I bought a clothing shop. 96 00:04:33,280 --> 00:04:35,920 So I've been running that for the past few months. 97 00:04:37,000 --> 00:04:39,239 Ella works for her dad's company. 98 00:04:39,240 --> 00:04:43,879 My job role is the events and marketing executive. 99 00:04:43,880 --> 00:04:47,239 I would describe my dad 100 00:04:47,240 --> 00:04:50,039 as probably one of the most hard-working people 101 00:04:50,040 --> 00:04:51,759 that I've ever met. 102 00:04:51,760 --> 00:04:54,999 Work's always been very important for Steve, 103 00:04:55,000 --> 00:04:58,279 but there has been consequences for his family. 104 00:04:58,280 --> 00:04:59,519 I am separated. 105 00:04:59,520 --> 00:05:04,119 Charlie, Ella and Jude live in the family house. 106 00:05:04,120 --> 00:05:07,599 Sometimes, I stay in the house if their mum's away. 107 00:05:07,600 --> 00:05:09,359 For the rest of the time, 108 00:05:09,360 --> 00:05:12,440 he lives nearby in a luxury sea-view apartment. 109 00:05:13,680 --> 00:05:15,439 I don't have regrets. 110 00:05:15,440 --> 00:05:17,599 But would I do things differently? Absolutely. 111 00:05:17,600 --> 00:05:19,239 I would have been at the sports days, 112 00:05:19,240 --> 00:05:21,559 I would have been at the Christmas plays. 113 00:05:21,560 --> 00:05:27,039 Here's a pretty classic photo of my dad 114 00:05:27,040 --> 00:05:30,679 working by a pool on holiday in Thailand. 115 00:05:30,680 --> 00:05:31,919 I think he loves doing it 116 00:05:31,920 --> 00:05:34,199 because he loves what he does so much. 117 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:36,439 He's always, as long as I've known him, 118 00:05:36,440 --> 00:05:37,799 been a workaholic. 119 00:05:37,800 --> 00:05:39,519 Never stopped. 120 00:05:39,520 --> 00:05:43,320 A week away from work is a total unknown for Steve... 121 00:05:44,640 --> 00:05:46,479 ...and a chance to assess 122 00:05:46,480 --> 00:05:48,799 what's really most important in life. 123 00:05:48,800 --> 00:05:52,399 'Couldn't think of two people that I'd want to do this more with.' 124 00:05:52,400 --> 00:05:53,919 Cheers. Cheers. 125 00:05:53,920 --> 00:05:57,279 Here's to an inspiring, challenging week 126 00:05:57,280 --> 00:05:59,399 that we'll remember for the rest of our lives. 127 00:05:59,400 --> 00:06:01,280 Cheers to that. 128 00:06:03,560 --> 00:06:08,279 Less than 60 miles along the coast, the historic city of Portsmouth 129 00:06:08,280 --> 00:06:12,479 is well known as the home port of the British Navy. 130 00:06:12,480 --> 00:06:14,159 Oh, I like them sandals, Mum. 131 00:06:14,160 --> 00:06:19,559 Val and mum Cleo are both care workers and best mates, too. 132 00:06:19,560 --> 00:06:23,119 Mum's the boss. She's the real boss. The real OG. 133 00:06:23,120 --> 00:06:24,559 Valerie is Valerie. 134 00:06:24,560 --> 00:06:28,919 She is a very devoted mother of three kids, 135 00:06:28,920 --> 00:06:31,800 and she works very, very hard. 136 00:06:33,840 --> 00:06:37,599 Val's council house fronts onto a noisy main road 137 00:06:37,600 --> 00:06:39,239 and has seen better days. 138 00:06:39,240 --> 00:06:43,559 It's a three-bedroomed semi-detached house. 139 00:06:43,560 --> 00:06:44,759 Oh, wow! 140 00:06:44,760 --> 00:06:46,359 'And I've got a garden' 141 00:06:46,360 --> 00:06:48,279 H2O, refresh yourself. 142 00:06:48,280 --> 00:06:49,719 LAUGHTER 143 00:06:49,720 --> 00:06:52,319 I love to have barbecues, 144 00:06:52,320 --> 00:06:54,439 so I think that's my form of socialisation 145 00:06:54,440 --> 00:06:56,519 because I don't really get out much. 146 00:06:56,520 --> 00:06:59,519 Her family and friends all look out for each other. 147 00:06:59,520 --> 00:07:02,239 60-year-old Cleo lives nearby 148 00:07:02,240 --> 00:07:06,599 and looks after Val's sister Tammy, who has Down syndrome. 149 00:07:06,600 --> 00:07:07,999 ALL SINGING 150 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:10,760 On Sundays, everyone meets up at church. 151 00:07:12,120 --> 00:07:14,879 My church family, they do mean a lot to me as well 152 00:07:14,880 --> 00:07:17,639 because they have helped me through hard times. 153 00:07:17,640 --> 00:07:19,999 Looks like Horlicks. 154 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:23,239 Their faith is reflected in their work as carers. 155 00:07:23,240 --> 00:07:27,359 We are both dedicated to help people 156 00:07:27,360 --> 00:07:31,639 and make sure, you know, they actually get what they need. 157 00:07:31,640 --> 00:07:32,959 Yeah? Mm. 158 00:07:32,960 --> 00:07:36,479 But job satisfaction doesn't pay the bills, 159 00:07:36,480 --> 00:07:38,879 and Val has to count every penny. 160 00:07:38,880 --> 00:07:41,199 My son broke my washing machine door. 161 00:07:41,200 --> 00:07:44,359 I can't really go and buy a new washing machine 162 00:07:44,360 --> 00:07:46,320 cos I haven't got £300, £400 to do so. 163 00:07:47,720 --> 00:07:52,519 With three kids and only £52 spending money a week, 164 00:07:52,520 --> 00:07:54,159 every day's a struggle. 165 00:07:54,160 --> 00:07:58,279 My financial situation did get so bad that I had bailiffs come in, 166 00:07:58,280 --> 00:08:00,959 and I just went into a state of panic, 167 00:08:00,960 --> 00:08:03,119 and I was always looking out of the window 168 00:08:03,120 --> 00:08:04,519 to see if anyone was there, 169 00:08:04,520 --> 00:08:06,159 and I'd be scared to leave the house. 170 00:08:06,160 --> 00:08:07,680 It just got so bad. 171 00:08:08,800 --> 00:08:11,439 Life's never been easy for this family. 172 00:08:11,440 --> 00:08:14,519 I was born in Zimbabwe, 173 00:08:14,520 --> 00:08:19,119 and I came to this country very early '90s. 174 00:08:19,120 --> 00:08:21,679 It looks a bit dry. 175 00:08:21,680 --> 00:08:25,519 Oh, gosh, the kitchen is so small we're bumping into each other. 176 00:08:25,520 --> 00:08:28,919 Valerie was born here in the UK. 177 00:08:28,920 --> 00:08:32,439 We were struggling, me and her dad, 178 00:08:32,440 --> 00:08:35,560 but we just, you know, went along with it. 179 00:08:36,640 --> 00:08:41,359 Cleo wanted more for Valerie - a new education could be the key. 180 00:08:41,360 --> 00:08:43,119 She led from the front. 181 00:08:43,120 --> 00:08:47,879 Me and Mum, we graduated on the same day in 2016. 182 00:08:47,880 --> 00:08:50,799 I've got a First-Class business management degree, 183 00:08:50,800 --> 00:08:54,159 and Mum has got a social work degree. 184 00:08:54,160 --> 00:08:56,439 It was amazing. Yeah, it was nice. 185 00:08:56,440 --> 00:09:00,159 I was so proud. I really felt so proud. 186 00:09:00,160 --> 00:09:01,999 OK. 187 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:05,359 This is, I don't know, Val's famous lasagne. 188 00:09:05,360 --> 00:09:07,680 Lasagne! CHUCKLES 189 00:09:09,040 --> 00:09:12,719 31-year-old Val's always thinking of others. 190 00:09:12,720 --> 00:09:14,879 She's cooking a meal to welcome the swap family. 191 00:09:14,880 --> 00:09:18,279 And cooking is what she does best. 192 00:09:18,280 --> 00:09:23,359 'So, my dream job is to own my own restaurant.' 193 00:09:23,360 --> 00:09:26,719 But despite having no money to follow her dream, 194 00:09:26,720 --> 00:09:28,879 she's already been testing the market. 195 00:09:28,880 --> 00:09:31,959 When I'd be cooking my main meals, I'd always cook a little bit extra. 196 00:09:31,960 --> 00:09:35,119 Then I'd advertise it on social media. 197 00:09:35,120 --> 00:09:37,479 Here it is, Val's Kitchen. 198 00:09:37,480 --> 00:09:41,319 Val's three young children will be staying with Dad. 199 00:09:41,320 --> 00:09:43,879 She's hoping a week away will give her the chance 200 00:09:43,880 --> 00:09:48,639 to forget about her caring and focus on her dreams. 201 00:09:48,640 --> 00:09:51,679 So, to know I've got a business management degree 202 00:09:51,680 --> 00:09:54,079 that I actually have not used, 203 00:09:54,080 --> 00:09:56,439 and, you know, I know what I want to do, 204 00:09:56,440 --> 00:09:59,799 my idea's there, it is really frustrating for me, 205 00:09:59,800 --> 00:10:02,759 because, like, financially, I just cannot pursue it. 206 00:10:02,760 --> 00:10:04,479 I can't... I can't do it. 207 00:10:04,480 --> 00:10:05,799 If you say so. 208 00:10:05,800 --> 00:10:09,319 So, if money was no object, what's their perfect day? 209 00:10:09,320 --> 00:10:12,279 So we'd start off shopping in Harrods and Selfridges, 210 00:10:12,280 --> 00:10:14,959 followed by getting our hair done, 211 00:10:14,960 --> 00:10:18,759 getting our eyebrows done, getting glammed up for the day, 212 00:10:18,760 --> 00:10:20,799 and then I think the day would finish off 213 00:10:20,800 --> 00:10:24,199 with maybe go on a yacht, have champagne. 214 00:10:24,200 --> 00:10:26,000 Oh, I love it! VAL CHUCKLES 215 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:31,799 Over in Bournemouth, anticipation is building for a week 216 00:10:31,800 --> 00:10:35,279 where making money takes a back seat. 217 00:10:35,280 --> 00:10:38,039 I think it's gonna be the most intense amount of time 218 00:10:38,040 --> 00:10:41,039 that the three of us have spent together, erm, 219 00:10:41,040 --> 00:10:42,640 maybe in our whole lives. 220 00:10:45,400 --> 00:10:50,279 Day one, time for everyone to get on the road and swap homes. 221 00:10:50,280 --> 00:10:52,679 I've packed so much stuff that... 222 00:10:52,680 --> 00:10:56,519 Oh. We're only going blooming for a week. 223 00:10:56,520 --> 00:10:57,759 Oh! 224 00:10:57,760 --> 00:11:01,399 Ella's car. Ella's driving. Yeah. 225 00:11:01,400 --> 00:11:03,679 We're leaving the baby behind, the old Corvette. 226 00:11:03,680 --> 00:11:05,679 ELLA CHUCKLES Gonna miss it for the week. 227 00:11:05,680 --> 00:11:08,519 I'm a bit worried, but that's all right. Mm. 228 00:11:08,520 --> 00:11:11,560 Did I bring my toothbrush? No. 229 00:11:15,280 --> 00:11:18,000 For Rich House, Poor House, here we come. 230 00:11:20,480 --> 00:11:22,519 Nobody's allowed to bail out, right? 231 00:11:22,520 --> 00:11:23,639 ELLA CHUCKLES 232 00:11:23,640 --> 00:11:27,479 It's 56 miles in just over an hour's drive 233 00:11:27,480 --> 00:11:29,599 between the two houses. 234 00:11:29,600 --> 00:11:31,479 Not far to travel, 235 00:11:31,480 --> 00:11:35,159 but for the next seven days, they'll be in different worlds. 236 00:11:35,160 --> 00:11:37,279 Whoa, whoa, look at that! What's this? Wow! 237 00:11:37,280 --> 00:11:39,079 Oh! With a boat. 238 00:11:39,080 --> 00:11:40,439 Whoo! CLEO CHUCKLES 239 00:11:40,440 --> 00:11:42,999 Imagine waking up to that every day. Yeah. 240 00:11:43,000 --> 00:11:45,480 I've got a main road to look at. Yeah. 241 00:11:47,160 --> 00:11:48,959 That is... 242 00:11:48,960 --> 00:11:51,640 gonna be interesting for the week, guys. 243 00:11:53,920 --> 00:11:56,319 Whoo! We're here, we're here. Here we come! 244 00:11:56,320 --> 00:11:58,120 CLEO CHUCKLES Ee-ee! 245 00:11:59,680 --> 00:12:01,039 Welcome home. 246 00:12:01,040 --> 00:12:02,559 CHARLIE CHUCKLES 247 00:12:02,560 --> 00:12:05,239 That is very different. Yes. 248 00:12:05,240 --> 00:12:07,080 Prepared to spend the week here? 249 00:12:08,400 --> 00:12:11,199 This is it. Whoa. Ho-ho! 250 00:12:11,200 --> 00:12:13,799 Look how massive it is. CLEO GASPS 251 00:12:13,800 --> 00:12:15,039 Can't wait to get in. 252 00:12:15,040 --> 00:12:16,879 How I dreamt to have a house like this. 253 00:12:16,880 --> 00:12:17,959 No, you go first. 254 00:12:17,960 --> 00:12:19,279 CAN RATTLES ON FLOOR Oop. 255 00:12:19,280 --> 00:12:20,440 Whoops. 256 00:12:22,120 --> 00:12:24,399 All right. There's a door here, here, here. 257 00:12:24,400 --> 00:12:26,319 Oh, there's the door. Excited. 258 00:12:26,320 --> 00:12:27,999 Coming up, 259 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:33,239 at the Newbury Races, Val and Cleo are given the VIP treatment. 260 00:12:33,240 --> 00:12:35,679 Welcome to the Royal Box. 261 00:12:35,680 --> 00:12:37,079 I feel like a celebrity. 262 00:12:37,080 --> 00:12:39,479 Steve has a restless night. 263 00:12:39,480 --> 00:12:41,159 Like a boy racer or something. 264 00:12:41,160 --> 00:12:42,479 LAUGHS 265 00:12:42,480 --> 00:12:45,479 Cleo takes to the rich life like a duck to water. 266 00:12:45,480 --> 00:12:49,839 Massive tiger prawns and thick cheese. 267 00:12:49,840 --> 00:12:53,079 However, living on a budget isn't quite so tasty. 268 00:12:53,080 --> 00:12:55,279 There's no way I'm eating a cow's foot. 269 00:12:55,280 --> 00:12:57,000 Will they last the week? 270 00:13:04,960 --> 00:13:06,719 In Portsmouth, 271 00:13:06,720 --> 00:13:10,999 struggling single mum Val is battling serious debt. 272 00:13:11,000 --> 00:13:12,679 I had bailiffs come in, 273 00:13:12,680 --> 00:13:14,599 and I just went into a state of panic. 274 00:13:14,600 --> 00:13:16,359 Up the coast in Bournemouth, 275 00:13:16,360 --> 00:13:19,399 workaholic Steve Bolton is worth millions, 276 00:13:19,400 --> 00:13:21,719 but his family's paid a heavy price. 277 00:13:21,720 --> 00:13:23,119 I am separated. 278 00:13:23,120 --> 00:13:25,039 Would I do things differently? Absolutely. 279 00:13:25,040 --> 00:13:27,879 Dad working on holiday. 280 00:13:27,880 --> 00:13:30,159 Val's famous lasagne. 281 00:13:30,160 --> 00:13:32,999 Val currently works as a carer, 282 00:13:33,000 --> 00:13:34,679 but she's got plans. 283 00:13:34,680 --> 00:13:39,399 So, my dream job is to own my own restaurant. 284 00:13:39,400 --> 00:13:43,599 Steve made his millions investing in start-up companies. 285 00:13:43,600 --> 00:13:48,399 The value of the portfolio is three-quarters-of-a-billion pounds. 286 00:13:48,400 --> 00:13:50,359 Could he come to Val's rescue? 287 00:13:50,360 --> 00:13:51,560 Oh, sorry. 288 00:13:53,560 --> 00:13:55,599 Knock, knock. Oh, wow! 289 00:13:55,600 --> 00:13:57,199 Knock, knock. CLEO KNOCKS ON DOOR 290 00:13:57,200 --> 00:13:58,839 Here we are. Anyone home? 291 00:13:58,840 --> 00:14:00,759 Once through the door of their new home, 292 00:14:00,760 --> 00:14:03,399 both families must play detective 293 00:14:03,400 --> 00:14:06,959 and discover as much as they can about their hosts. 294 00:14:06,960 --> 00:14:09,839 Oh, my gosh, this is lovely. 295 00:14:09,840 --> 00:14:13,079 This hallway is the size of my kitchen. Wow! 296 00:14:13,080 --> 00:14:16,719 How beautiful is this, and cosy? 297 00:14:16,720 --> 00:14:19,119 Oh, wow, this is them! 298 00:14:19,120 --> 00:14:21,520 Is it? A family of four. 299 00:14:25,720 --> 00:14:28,679 We got a lounge-diner. Yeah. 300 00:14:28,680 --> 00:14:30,719 Pictures. 301 00:14:30,720 --> 00:14:32,879 Could they be a couple? 302 00:14:32,880 --> 00:14:35,119 Are they twins? 303 00:14:35,120 --> 00:14:36,799 So, Cleo. 304 00:14:36,800 --> 00:14:38,639 So she's got a degree in social work. 305 00:14:38,640 --> 00:14:41,319 Nice. Second-Class Honours. 306 00:14:41,320 --> 00:14:45,479 And Valerie has got a degree in business management. 307 00:14:45,480 --> 00:14:46,919 Nice! Fantastic. 308 00:14:46,920 --> 00:14:50,839 Oh! They've got a dining room. This is lovely. 309 00:14:50,840 --> 00:14:53,239 Oh, wow! 310 00:14:53,240 --> 00:14:56,640 Look how big the table is. I can have dinner parties on this. 311 00:14:57,880 --> 00:15:01,240 Nothing's more important than the sleeping arrangements. 312 00:15:02,520 --> 00:15:06,679 Maybe a older female child. Yeah. 313 00:15:06,680 --> 00:15:09,319 Yeah. Judging from all the pink. 314 00:15:09,320 --> 00:15:11,799 Some drawers broken there, look. 315 00:15:11,800 --> 00:15:13,199 Nice. 316 00:15:13,200 --> 00:15:16,839 OK, so we've got two kids in here. Oh, OK. 317 00:15:16,840 --> 00:15:19,359 See? Perfect. 318 00:15:19,360 --> 00:15:20,999 Can you go straight? 319 00:15:21,000 --> 00:15:22,479 No scenario we envisaged 320 00:15:22,480 --> 00:15:25,639 saw Charlie in a child's bed cuddling Peppa Pig. 321 00:15:25,640 --> 00:15:28,080 LAUGHTER 322 00:15:30,320 --> 00:15:31,879 Bathroom here. 323 00:15:31,880 --> 00:15:33,960 There's only one in the whole house, guys. 324 00:15:35,880 --> 00:15:39,160 Oh, they've got a bath and a shower. Beautiful. 325 00:15:40,520 --> 00:15:44,039 The bed looks high. Oh! Feel that. 326 00:15:44,040 --> 00:15:45,160 Ooh! 327 00:15:46,160 --> 00:15:48,759 A whole 'nother lounge?! Ha! 328 00:15:48,760 --> 00:15:50,759 Ooh. Look how big the TV is! 329 00:15:50,760 --> 00:15:54,080 I think there's aircon in here. This is the boys' area. 330 00:15:55,640 --> 00:15:56,999 There's a note here. 331 00:15:57,000 --> 00:15:59,959 Each family's left a welcome note with a few instructions. 332 00:15:59,960 --> 00:16:02,559 "Please enjoy our home as if it was your own. 333 00:16:02,560 --> 00:16:04,719 "Help yourself to anything you'd like." 334 00:16:04,720 --> 00:16:06,719 "We have made you guys a welcome meal." 335 00:16:06,720 --> 00:16:10,399 "Also, a quick one, my washing machine has just broken. 336 00:16:10,400 --> 00:16:14,519 "Love Val and Cleo. Kiss, kiss, kiss." 337 00:16:14,520 --> 00:16:16,999 Both families have stocked their fridge 338 00:16:17,000 --> 00:16:18,839 with their favourite food. 339 00:16:18,840 --> 00:16:21,119 Oh, wow! The fridge is full. Whoo! Ah! 340 00:16:21,120 --> 00:16:24,599 Oh, my God, fish! My fish, my fish! 341 00:16:24,600 --> 00:16:27,639 Oh, God. That is sea bass, is it? 342 00:16:27,640 --> 00:16:29,479 Crab and lobster. 343 00:16:29,480 --> 00:16:32,559 So what was it, lasagne? Yeah. Beef lasagne. OK. 344 00:16:32,560 --> 00:16:36,119 Nice. Not good for you, Ella. No. Vegetarian. 345 00:16:36,120 --> 00:16:38,159 Oh, it looks amazing, though. Wow. 346 00:16:38,160 --> 00:16:39,679 That's beautiful. 347 00:16:39,680 --> 00:16:41,599 How big is this house? 348 00:16:41,600 --> 00:16:44,480 There's, like... It's two houses in one. 349 00:16:45,480 --> 00:16:48,160 Ah, these people like barbecuing like us! 350 00:16:51,120 --> 00:16:53,039 Needs a fair bit of work, right? 351 00:16:53,040 --> 00:16:55,600 You'd want to bring it up, wouldn't you, if you could? 352 00:16:58,440 --> 00:17:00,559 Now the moment of truth. 353 00:17:00,560 --> 00:17:03,680 How much money will each family have to spend for the week? 354 00:17:04,960 --> 00:17:07,879 Ooh. Good catch. It's a good start. 355 00:17:07,880 --> 00:17:10,079 Oh, my gosh, it's a wad! Ah! 356 00:17:10,080 --> 00:17:11,840 A wad of... Ugh! 357 00:17:13,000 --> 00:17:14,759 Oh. Whoo. 358 00:17:14,760 --> 00:17:16,239 What, for the week? Let's count. 359 00:17:16,240 --> 00:17:19,759 10, 20, 30, 40, 50. 360 00:17:19,760 --> 00:17:23,439 Three, four, five. 361 00:17:23,440 --> 00:17:24,999 My arm's hurting. 362 00:17:25,000 --> 00:17:28,599 70, 80, 90, 3. 363 00:17:28,600 --> 00:17:32,119 £51.93 for the week. For the three of us? 364 00:17:32,120 --> 00:17:34,919 Yeah. That's not much at all, is it? 365 00:17:34,920 --> 00:17:36,559 18, 19... VAL GASPS 366 00:17:36,560 --> 00:17:39,039 Two grand! £2,000. 367 00:17:39,040 --> 00:17:41,079 You're joking?! No. 368 00:17:41,080 --> 00:17:44,399 With £2,000 of spending money for the week, 369 00:17:44,400 --> 00:17:47,719 this is almost 40 times their normal budget. 370 00:17:47,720 --> 00:17:51,679 That can't be a weekly thing. No way! No chance. 371 00:17:51,680 --> 00:17:53,959 Now to swap lives. 372 00:17:53,960 --> 00:17:56,359 Both families have left an activities board. 373 00:17:56,360 --> 00:17:59,559 This is what we're doing, I think. CHUCKLES 374 00:17:59,560 --> 00:18:01,319 "Have a flutter." 375 00:18:01,320 --> 00:18:05,399 We are going to work, somewhere. No idea where. Doesn't say where. 376 00:18:05,400 --> 00:18:08,159 "Splash the cash." 377 00:18:08,160 --> 00:18:11,119 "Bowling with Tamara." Bowling. 378 00:18:11,120 --> 00:18:14,439 What's J-A-A-Q at London HQ? 379 00:18:14,440 --> 00:18:17,079 Maybe we're going for a meeting there? 380 00:18:17,080 --> 00:18:18,520 We're going to London. 381 00:18:20,200 --> 00:18:22,319 As well as living each other's lives, 382 00:18:22,320 --> 00:18:26,239 each day, the families will record a private diary 383 00:18:26,240 --> 00:18:29,239 in the one room they won't be disturbed. 384 00:18:29,240 --> 00:18:31,399 I just cannot wait to see 385 00:18:31,400 --> 00:18:34,239 how these people got to where they are 386 00:18:34,240 --> 00:18:36,319 and live off of such a budget. 387 00:18:36,320 --> 00:18:38,319 Four or five people live in this property, 388 00:18:38,320 --> 00:18:39,999 even if it was three people, 389 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:46,399 to live on £51.93 week is just mind-blowing. 390 00:18:46,400 --> 00:18:50,759 Day one's almost at an end. Time for dinner. 391 00:18:50,760 --> 00:18:53,839 Got some plantain which we're gonna fry. 392 00:18:53,840 --> 00:18:55,280 We've got lasagne. 393 00:18:57,960 --> 00:19:00,479 Ow! Nice and hot. 394 00:19:00,480 --> 00:19:02,639 We were all cooking Valerie's food together, 395 00:19:02,640 --> 00:19:05,159 and then sat down and ate it, and that was really nice. 396 00:19:05,160 --> 00:19:06,800 How is it? So good. 397 00:19:10,200 --> 00:19:13,399 Cannot wait to get stuck into this! 398 00:19:13,400 --> 00:19:15,199 Despite a packed fridge, 399 00:19:15,200 --> 00:19:18,519 Val and Cleo have splashed £50 on a takeaway. 400 00:19:18,520 --> 00:19:21,879 At home, that's almost their entire weekly budget. 401 00:19:21,880 --> 00:19:24,319 I don't remember the last time I actually had an Indian, 402 00:19:24,320 --> 00:19:25,359 I can't even lie. 403 00:19:25,360 --> 00:19:28,239 CLEO LAUGHS 404 00:19:28,240 --> 00:19:30,959 I'm gonna get some sleep now because I'm absolutely exhausted. 405 00:19:30,960 --> 00:19:32,040 Good night. 406 00:19:37,800 --> 00:19:39,399 It may be lights out... 407 00:19:39,400 --> 00:19:41,159 MOTORBIKE RUMBLING 408 00:19:41,160 --> 00:19:44,399 ...but over in Portsmouth, Steve doesn't get much sleep. 409 00:19:44,400 --> 00:19:47,200 I've just, erm, just been woken up. 410 00:19:49,440 --> 00:19:52,799 Motorbikes been up and down about four times. 411 00:19:52,800 --> 00:19:56,200 With really, really loud exhausts. Like a boy racer or something. 412 00:20:04,600 --> 00:20:07,919 And on Val's first morning living the rich life, 413 00:20:07,920 --> 00:20:12,160 the £220 fancy coffee maker is baffling her. 414 00:20:13,160 --> 00:20:14,799 Oh, no. I don't wanna break him. 415 00:20:14,800 --> 00:20:16,439 WHIRRING Oh! 416 00:20:16,440 --> 00:20:18,839 Oh, here we go. Oh, there's coffee in there. 417 00:20:18,840 --> 00:20:21,959 I actually was not expecting that. 418 00:20:21,960 --> 00:20:25,080 I've made my first coffee on the coffee machine! 419 00:20:27,400 --> 00:20:31,119 Over in Portsmouth, Charlie's also having technical issues 420 00:20:31,120 --> 00:20:32,719 struggling to make a cup of tea. 421 00:20:32,720 --> 00:20:34,559 Kettle's broken. 422 00:20:34,560 --> 00:20:38,799 Taking a little while longer to boil the water. 423 00:20:38,800 --> 00:20:42,319 How'd you sleep? Not as good as I normally do. 424 00:20:42,320 --> 00:20:43,679 How come? Erm... 425 00:20:43,680 --> 00:20:46,199 It's a bit of an uncomfier bed than I'm used to. 426 00:20:46,200 --> 00:20:47,919 I could sort of feel the springs a bit. 427 00:20:47,920 --> 00:20:49,519 Just had a shower. 428 00:20:49,520 --> 00:20:52,679 Tried to make it as quick as I possibly could. 429 00:20:52,680 --> 00:20:54,959 I'm a bit worried about the gas and the electric. 430 00:20:54,960 --> 00:20:59,919 Only around 6% of UK homes have four or more bathrooms - 431 00:20:59,920 --> 00:21:01,439 and the Boltons have five. 432 00:21:01,440 --> 00:21:03,239 Are you...? I'm going in this one. 433 00:21:03,240 --> 00:21:04,719 THEY LAUGH 434 00:21:04,720 --> 00:21:07,439 Thankfully, there's a separate toilet. 435 00:21:07,440 --> 00:21:09,199 What a relief. 436 00:21:09,200 --> 00:21:11,760 Off to hunt for some gas and electric. 437 00:21:12,960 --> 00:21:15,000 Just to see where the nearest shop is. 438 00:21:16,840 --> 00:21:18,079 Oh! 439 00:21:18,080 --> 00:21:23,159 For Val, there's more confusion when they explore Steve's car. 440 00:21:23,160 --> 00:21:25,799 Where do you even put the key? 441 00:21:25,800 --> 00:21:27,279 Oh, gosh. 442 00:21:27,280 --> 00:21:28,639 Where do we put the key? 443 00:21:28,640 --> 00:21:30,159 Oh, here? ENGINE STARTS 444 00:21:30,160 --> 00:21:32,599 Woohoo! Hey-hee! 445 00:21:32,600 --> 00:21:35,959 Steve doesn't let anyone else drive it... 446 00:21:35,960 --> 00:21:37,239 THEY LAUGH 447 00:21:37,240 --> 00:21:39,999 ...but they can't resist gunning the engine. 448 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:43,519 That's as far as we got. We revved it. 449 00:21:43,520 --> 00:21:45,039 REVVING 450 00:21:45,040 --> 00:21:46,359 Oh! 451 00:21:46,360 --> 00:21:47,799 LAUGHTER 452 00:21:47,800 --> 00:21:49,680 Living the high life! 453 00:21:51,320 --> 00:21:54,279 Steve's put a tenner on the gas and electric. 454 00:21:54,280 --> 00:21:58,439 Pay as you go is often used when a customer goes into arrears, 455 00:21:58,440 --> 00:22:01,200 and he's discovered it's the tip of an iceberg. 456 00:22:02,640 --> 00:22:05,679 There was this big pack that was in this drawer, 457 00:22:05,680 --> 00:22:09,359 and the top letter is a final notice. 458 00:22:09,360 --> 00:22:11,479 "Your belongings will be removed." 459 00:22:11,480 --> 00:22:14,919 That's really serious because it's a debt recovery company. 460 00:22:14,920 --> 00:22:16,959 They can repossess property, they can take cars, 461 00:22:16,960 --> 00:22:19,319 they can take material possessions. 462 00:22:19,320 --> 00:22:21,839 There's quite a lot of council tax. 463 00:22:21,840 --> 00:22:24,199 So, the first one we saw was 1,500. 464 00:22:24,200 --> 00:22:26,679 It's now up to 1,884. 465 00:22:26,680 --> 00:22:28,959 Another company. 466 00:22:28,960 --> 00:22:33,359 Wow, £3,378, this one. 467 00:22:33,360 --> 00:22:37,239 Thousands and thousands of pounds' worth of debt. 468 00:22:37,240 --> 00:22:40,319 You know, it-it's... 469 00:22:40,320 --> 00:22:42,000 It's heartbreaking, really. 470 00:22:43,360 --> 00:22:46,479 Official notice, TV licence not paid. 471 00:22:46,480 --> 00:22:50,359 Water overdue, £650. 472 00:22:50,360 --> 00:22:56,560 We've got £2,615, £1,517. 473 00:23:01,280 --> 00:23:06,519 I-I, you know, I just find it really hard to... 474 00:23:06,520 --> 00:23:08,599 It's just so unfair. 475 00:23:08,600 --> 00:23:12,040 That, erm, you know, to see it up close and personal. 476 00:23:13,640 --> 00:23:16,799 People that got degrees, that have studied hard, 477 00:23:16,800 --> 00:23:18,399 that have had kids, 478 00:23:18,400 --> 00:23:21,160 want to be the best possible parents that they can be. 479 00:23:23,240 --> 00:23:27,440 So, that's £11,271.83. 480 00:23:31,080 --> 00:23:32,839 Wow. 481 00:23:32,840 --> 00:23:34,719 Val, I can't think straight. 482 00:23:34,720 --> 00:23:38,119 But for one week, Val can put her worries behind her. 483 00:23:38,120 --> 00:23:41,439 She and Cleo are on the trail of their mystery hosts. 484 00:23:41,440 --> 00:23:43,639 Hello! How are you, you OK? Nice to meet you. 485 00:23:43,640 --> 00:23:46,720 Steve's nephew Danny lives just around the corner. 486 00:23:48,200 --> 00:23:50,879 We would always be in each other's gardens, 487 00:23:50,880 --> 00:23:54,079 playing football and things like that. 488 00:23:54,080 --> 00:23:55,839 They've brought their notepads 489 00:23:55,840 --> 00:23:58,519 and are soon playing detective again. 490 00:23:58,520 --> 00:23:59,879 Steve. Yeah. 491 00:23:59,880 --> 00:24:02,879 What does he do? Who is he? 492 00:24:02,880 --> 00:24:05,679 Steve is a businessman. 493 00:24:05,680 --> 00:24:07,679 He starts businesses, 494 00:24:07,680 --> 00:24:11,839 generates a better revenue for the company and then sells the company. 495 00:24:11,840 --> 00:24:13,159 Wow, OK. 496 00:24:13,160 --> 00:24:15,919 Val's dream is to run her own business. 497 00:24:15,920 --> 00:24:19,479 Sounds like Steve could be the perfect contact. 498 00:24:19,480 --> 00:24:20,999 Did he go to uni and stuff? 499 00:24:21,000 --> 00:24:23,319 No, he doesn't have any qualifications. 500 00:24:23,320 --> 00:24:24,519 He left school. 501 00:24:24,520 --> 00:24:27,479 After, he worked at somewhere like Tesco... 502 00:24:27,480 --> 00:24:29,999 Wow. To start from... from nothing, 503 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:32,239 from Tesco, from packing shelves. 504 00:24:32,240 --> 00:24:33,919 He's very driven. Like, that is... 505 00:24:33,920 --> 00:24:36,559 That, for me, that is... Yeah, that's really amazing. 506 00:24:36,560 --> 00:24:38,719 That's quite inspiring, actually. Nice. 507 00:24:38,720 --> 00:24:42,719 So, in terms of the kids, did they follow in Dad's footsteps, or...? 508 00:24:42,720 --> 00:24:46,239 Yeah, Charlie is a bit. He owns a clothing shop in town. 509 00:24:46,240 --> 00:24:48,879 So, what about Ella? She helps Steve. 510 00:24:48,880 --> 00:24:53,239 She does, like, the marketing and social media. 511 00:24:53,240 --> 00:24:56,399 So, obviously, business is a big part of Steve's life. 512 00:24:56,400 --> 00:24:59,479 I mean, how does that kind of fit in with the family dynamic? 513 00:24:59,480 --> 00:25:01,879 He's working all hours of the day, 514 00:25:01,880 --> 00:25:06,679 whether he's on his phone, taking calls, or he's in meetings. 515 00:25:06,680 --> 00:25:10,319 So it's hard for him to find time to spend with his kids. 516 00:25:10,320 --> 00:25:14,959 I managed to have a great conversation with Danny, 517 00:25:14,960 --> 00:25:17,039 so it is just trying to figure out 518 00:25:17,040 --> 00:25:19,959 is there a family life-business life balance? 519 00:25:19,960 --> 00:25:21,039 Thanks, guys. 520 00:25:21,040 --> 00:25:24,000 Oh, no worries. Thank you. Oh, dear! 521 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:29,599 In Portsmouth, the Boltons have their first visitor. 522 00:25:29,600 --> 00:25:33,719 They're meeting Nia, Val's oldest friend and fellow church-goer. 523 00:25:33,720 --> 00:25:37,919 I've been friends with Val for 20 years now. 524 00:25:37,920 --> 00:25:41,759 I've been there for all her children's births. 525 00:25:41,760 --> 00:25:43,439 She's got three children. 526 00:25:43,440 --> 00:25:45,479 Our grandad's from the Bahamas. Oh, wow. 527 00:25:45,480 --> 00:25:48,399 So we were sort of curious of, yeah, what Val and Cleo's background is. 528 00:25:48,400 --> 00:25:52,119 Val's mum's from Zimbabwe, so that's their heritage. 529 00:25:52,120 --> 00:25:54,559 But Valerie was born here, so... Oh, nice. Yeah. 530 00:25:54,560 --> 00:25:56,999 Right. And does Val work? 531 00:25:57,000 --> 00:25:59,559 Yeah, she does caring. 532 00:25:59,560 --> 00:26:04,119 Works so many hours that I say to her, "You're working too much." 533 00:26:04,120 --> 00:26:06,119 Like, "You need to slow it down.' 534 00:26:06,120 --> 00:26:09,599 So, what about Cleo's situation? So, Cleo lives in a council flat. 535 00:26:09,600 --> 00:26:11,799 She lives there with Valerie's sister. 536 00:26:11,800 --> 00:26:16,159 Tammy's gonna be 21 next year. She's Down syndrome. 537 00:26:16,160 --> 00:26:21,039 But, yeah, a lot of that work going on to Cleo. 538 00:26:21,040 --> 00:26:22,759 So, found a pack of information 539 00:26:22,760 --> 00:26:25,679 with some letters and red letters and things like that. 540 00:26:25,680 --> 00:26:27,439 Val's always worked, 541 00:26:27,440 --> 00:26:30,560 but her money side of things is not great. 542 00:26:32,520 --> 00:26:35,599 She gets help with Universal Credit cos she's a single mum. 543 00:26:35,600 --> 00:26:38,279 And then... it's summer time now. Yeah. 544 00:26:38,280 --> 00:26:41,439 So heating doesn't necessarily need to be on. But in the winter... 545 00:26:41,440 --> 00:26:43,959 Yeah, sometimes I'll go, "Val, it's freezing." 546 00:26:43,960 --> 00:26:46,039 She'll be like, "Well, put a jumper on, then. 547 00:26:46,040 --> 00:26:47,719 "Wear my dressing gown." 548 00:26:47,720 --> 00:26:50,239 Like, do you know what I mean? 549 00:26:50,240 --> 00:26:53,279 The debt and bills and stuff like that, 550 00:26:53,280 --> 00:26:55,759 it must be so tough, just having... 551 00:26:55,760 --> 00:26:57,759 this massive weight on your shoulders. 552 00:26:57,760 --> 00:27:00,119 Thank you. Lovely to meet you. See you later! Bye. See you. 553 00:27:00,120 --> 00:27:01,240 Bye. Bye-bye. 554 00:27:05,040 --> 00:27:06,599 When Val and Cleo arrived, 555 00:27:06,600 --> 00:27:10,520 they found a fridge packed with £200 of luxury groceries. 556 00:27:11,800 --> 00:27:16,799 These are tiger prawns, and they are very, very expensive. 557 00:27:16,800 --> 00:27:18,919 Make some space for it. 558 00:27:18,920 --> 00:27:21,359 Steve spent £60 on the seafood. 559 00:27:21,360 --> 00:27:25,080 That's more than Val and Cleo's spending budget for an entire week. 560 00:27:26,880 --> 00:27:30,239 We feel like princesses at the moment, Val. 561 00:27:30,240 --> 00:27:32,879 Cheers to us and the good life, Mum. 562 00:27:32,880 --> 00:27:34,719 Look at this, all for us. 563 00:27:34,720 --> 00:27:36,080 This is the life, isn't it? 564 00:27:39,000 --> 00:27:42,079 Over in Portsmouth, there's no spare cash, 565 00:27:42,080 --> 00:27:44,199 so they're having a family night in - 566 00:27:44,200 --> 00:27:46,679 something they hardly manage to do. 567 00:27:46,680 --> 00:27:48,119 So, we've all got one life. 568 00:27:48,120 --> 00:27:50,720 But this is a week of new experiences. 569 00:27:51,880 --> 00:27:55,319 It's nice to find joy in the little things that we do together, 570 00:27:55,320 --> 00:27:57,799 like playing cards at the table, you know? 571 00:27:57,800 --> 00:28:02,320 'Things that don't cost money but really bring your family together.' 572 00:28:06,440 --> 00:28:07,719 LAUGHTER 573 00:28:07,720 --> 00:28:09,519 Coming up... 574 00:28:09,520 --> 00:28:10,599 She had a go at me. 575 00:28:10,600 --> 00:28:14,119 She said, "Val, we are living a millionaire lifestyle this week. 576 00:28:14,120 --> 00:28:16,759 "You cannot be buying 65p washing-up liquid." 577 00:28:16,760 --> 00:28:18,039 CLEO LAUGHS 578 00:28:18,040 --> 00:28:19,159 Ooh. 579 00:28:19,160 --> 00:28:22,799 Crossing culinary continents isn't easy for the Boltons... 580 00:28:22,800 --> 00:28:24,279 "Cow foot dish". 581 00:28:24,280 --> 00:28:27,839 Not my personal taste. 582 00:28:27,840 --> 00:28:30,359 ...and there's a surprise new look for Cleo. 583 00:28:30,360 --> 00:28:32,920 SHE SCREAMS, LAUGHS 584 00:28:36,800 --> 00:28:38,879 One, two, three. 585 00:28:38,880 --> 00:28:42,119 In Bournemouth, struggling care workers 586 00:28:42,120 --> 00:28:44,959 Val and Cleo couldn't believe their eyes... 587 00:28:44,960 --> 00:28:47,599 Two grand! £2,000! 588 00:28:47,600 --> 00:28:49,119 You're joking! No. 589 00:28:49,120 --> 00:28:53,119 ...while in Portsmouth, the wealthy Boltons were in shock. 590 00:28:53,120 --> 00:28:56,279 £51.93p for the week. For three of us. 591 00:28:56,280 --> 00:28:58,519 No wonder Val's in debt. 592 00:28:58,520 --> 00:29:03,519 So, that's £11,271.83. 593 00:29:03,520 --> 00:29:05,399 Wow. 594 00:29:05,400 --> 00:29:07,360 LAUGHTER 595 00:29:08,400 --> 00:29:10,000 Living the high life! 596 00:29:11,760 --> 00:29:13,239 It's day three, 597 00:29:13,240 --> 00:29:16,519 and 60-year-old Cleo's enjoying birdsong, 598 00:29:16,520 --> 00:29:19,280 instead of the traffic noise she's used to. 599 00:29:20,560 --> 00:29:22,039 I love it in the garden, 600 00:29:22,040 --> 00:29:26,959 where I can have my little drink, and I'm having a cup of tea. 601 00:29:26,960 --> 00:29:31,799 For years, Val's wanted to thank Cleo for being such a great mum, 602 00:29:31,800 --> 00:29:34,759 and this week, she's got the money to do it. 603 00:29:34,760 --> 00:29:38,799 Horse racing. Never been in my life. Always wanted to go. 604 00:29:38,800 --> 00:29:41,439 Especially Mum always wanted to go as well. 605 00:29:41,440 --> 00:29:44,039 Living Steve's life means that tomorrow, 606 00:29:44,040 --> 00:29:46,719 they'll be off to the Newbury Races. 607 00:29:46,720 --> 00:29:50,039 Two VIP tickets are going to cost £400. 608 00:29:50,040 --> 00:29:54,159 Back home, that would be around two months' spending money. 609 00:29:54,160 --> 00:29:55,639 But there's a problem. 610 00:29:55,640 --> 00:29:57,679 I'm not sure what we're gonna wear, 611 00:29:57,680 --> 00:30:01,879 but maybe we can use some of our budget for this special occasion. 612 00:30:01,880 --> 00:30:04,520 Let's go and splash the cash, Mum, and get something. Let's go. 613 00:30:06,800 --> 00:30:10,039 So, I'm just trying to find something that's gonna... 614 00:30:10,040 --> 00:30:11,799 look nice on me. 615 00:30:11,800 --> 00:30:13,559 Something posh. 616 00:30:13,560 --> 00:30:14,759 I've found a dress. 617 00:30:14,760 --> 00:30:16,759 I've looked at the price tag, as I always do. 618 00:30:16,760 --> 00:30:18,879 That's just, you know, natural thing. 619 00:30:18,880 --> 00:30:21,360 And I'm like, "It's £115." 620 00:30:22,480 --> 00:30:26,159 'Looking at the fascinator to match the dress and found one.' 621 00:30:26,160 --> 00:30:27,399 I'm like, "Cool, brilliant." 622 00:30:27,400 --> 00:30:29,120 I'm thinking it's gonna be, like, 15 quid. 623 00:30:30,280 --> 00:30:33,319 But it's nice. Mum, I can't spend 55 on that! 624 00:30:33,320 --> 00:30:34,759 All up, 625 00:30:34,760 --> 00:30:39,199 Val and Cleo's outfits come in at just shy of £450. 626 00:30:39,200 --> 00:30:41,999 Their spending money is disappearing fast. 627 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,559 Cheers! 628 00:30:43,560 --> 00:30:45,240 THEY LAUGH 629 00:30:47,280 --> 00:30:49,479 To learn about Val's role as a carer, 630 00:30:49,480 --> 00:30:52,919 the Boltons are meeting one of her regular clients, Charlie, 631 00:30:52,920 --> 00:30:55,999 and Sam, his carer while Val's away. 632 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:57,599 What's your name? Charlie. 633 00:30:57,600 --> 00:30:59,159 Charlie. Two Charlies. 634 00:30:59,160 --> 00:31:00,759 LAUGHTER 635 00:31:00,760 --> 00:31:02,479 Does Val help a lot? 636 00:31:02,480 --> 00:31:06,399 Yep. She does night shifts. 637 00:31:06,400 --> 00:31:08,959 Along with two other carers, 638 00:31:08,960 --> 00:31:11,839 Val looks after all of Charlie's needs at home, 639 00:31:11,840 --> 00:31:13,520 but it doesn't end there. 640 00:31:15,000 --> 00:31:17,399 HE MAKES KISSING NOISES Walkies. 641 00:31:17,400 --> 00:31:20,559 There are also Charlie's dogs to exercise. 642 00:31:20,560 --> 00:31:22,080 Watch out. 643 00:31:25,200 --> 00:31:26,760 Go play, go play. 644 00:31:29,240 --> 00:31:33,439 Caring for someone paralysed from the neck down is... 645 00:31:33,440 --> 00:31:36,079 I can't imagine how difficult that is, 646 00:31:36,080 --> 00:31:39,639 so caring for him, on top of her three kids 647 00:31:39,640 --> 00:31:41,440 and everything else, it's... 648 00:31:43,120 --> 00:31:47,119 Yeah. She must be an incredible woman. 649 00:31:47,120 --> 00:31:49,799 Tell me a bit more about Val and what she means to you. 650 00:31:49,800 --> 00:31:53,119 Oh, yeah. She means a... a lot. 651 00:31:53,120 --> 00:31:56,159 She's a lot of fun. 652 00:31:56,160 --> 00:31:58,039 Great cook. 653 00:31:58,040 --> 00:32:00,039 She likes cooking spicy. 654 00:32:00,040 --> 00:32:02,359 Yeah. Have you had some of her food? Oh, yeah. 655 00:32:02,360 --> 00:32:04,119 Spicy food. Yeah. 656 00:32:04,120 --> 00:32:06,480 Yeah, jollof. It's lovely. 657 00:32:08,160 --> 00:32:12,039 I know she'd love to open a restaurant. 658 00:32:12,040 --> 00:32:15,239 Yeah? She'd be an amazing cook. 659 00:32:15,240 --> 00:32:16,519 OK. 660 00:32:16,520 --> 00:32:18,599 She's never down. 661 00:32:18,600 --> 00:32:20,000 She always makes you laugh. 662 00:32:21,080 --> 00:32:24,599 That level of kind of commitment, responsibility, 663 00:32:24,600 --> 00:32:28,399 when you're juggling a myriad of debts, 664 00:32:28,400 --> 00:32:31,360 you know, two young children, is just phenomenal. 665 00:32:37,200 --> 00:32:40,919 We're in the big city, Mum. In the black cab. The black cab. 666 00:32:40,920 --> 00:32:45,879 Val and Cleo have arrived in London to find out about Steve's work. 667 00:32:45,880 --> 00:32:48,359 So, Alex is ready for you here. Brilliant. Hi. 668 00:32:48,360 --> 00:32:50,839 They're meeting the company's CEO, Alex. 669 00:32:50,840 --> 00:32:52,599 Oh, hi, Alex. Nice to meet you. How are you? 670 00:32:52,600 --> 00:32:54,400 Nice to meet you too. Come on in. 671 00:32:55,640 --> 00:32:57,519 Steve is a phenomenal entrepreneur. 672 00:32:57,520 --> 00:32:59,479 I met Steve building Bolt Angels, 673 00:32:59,480 --> 00:33:01,919 which is an investment firm that he runs. 674 00:33:01,920 --> 00:33:04,599 So, Bolt Angels, what exactly is it? 675 00:33:04,600 --> 00:33:07,199 Steve works with other angel investors, 676 00:33:07,200 --> 00:33:09,719 people who like to invest, basically, 677 00:33:09,720 --> 00:33:12,159 in early-stage start-ups in the UK. 678 00:33:12,160 --> 00:33:14,359 What they do is really help it grow. 679 00:33:14,360 --> 00:33:16,679 Have you ever thought about starting your own business? 680 00:33:16,680 --> 00:33:18,479 Love to start my own business. 681 00:33:18,480 --> 00:33:20,799 That's what... I wanna be my own boss. Mm-hm. 682 00:33:20,800 --> 00:33:22,439 I am passionate about cooking. 683 00:33:22,440 --> 00:33:24,759 Love to own my own restaurant-slash-bar. 684 00:33:24,760 --> 00:33:26,839 You said cooking is your passion. Yeah. 685 00:33:26,840 --> 00:33:29,559 Building a business is one of the hardest things you can do. 686 00:33:29,560 --> 00:33:32,599 Yeah. That passion is actually what drives you all the way through. 687 00:33:32,600 --> 00:33:37,279 Building the JAAQ business is Steve's current passion, 688 00:33:37,280 --> 00:33:39,359 and this time, it's not all about the bottom line. 689 00:33:39,360 --> 00:33:42,039 JAAQ stands for Just Ask A Question. 690 00:33:42,040 --> 00:33:45,119 It's a free online mental health service. 691 00:33:45,120 --> 00:33:47,719 Experts and celebrities give frank accounts 692 00:33:47,720 --> 00:33:49,639 of the battles they've been through 693 00:33:49,640 --> 00:33:51,879 and how they got their lives back on track. 694 00:33:51,880 --> 00:33:53,919 Just follow me in here. 695 00:33:53,920 --> 00:33:56,879 Val volunteers to take a turn in the hot seat. 696 00:33:56,880 --> 00:33:59,119 Take a seat in the JAAQ chair. Oh. 697 00:33:59,120 --> 00:34:02,759 How does financial stress show up in your day-to-day? 698 00:34:02,760 --> 00:34:05,119 I couldn't sleep, I was getting depression, 699 00:34:05,120 --> 00:34:08,839 I was getting anxiety every day, you know. 700 00:34:08,840 --> 00:34:11,199 It's a struggle, but I just get on with it. 701 00:34:11,200 --> 00:34:13,279 Beautiful answer. 702 00:34:13,280 --> 00:34:15,999 OK, I'll tell you a little bit about myself as well. 703 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:18,279 I would love to have my own restaurant. 704 00:34:18,280 --> 00:34:19,999 Got the vision already. 705 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:23,039 In Zimbabwe, it's called a sports bar. 706 00:34:23,040 --> 00:34:25,959 So, you sit, you drink. Barbecue's going. 707 00:34:25,960 --> 00:34:29,319 So, I'd love to bring that kind of vibe here. 708 00:34:29,320 --> 00:34:30,759 That is my passion. 709 00:34:30,760 --> 00:34:32,279 Thank you for sharing that. 710 00:34:32,280 --> 00:34:34,719 No, thank you for, like, getting me out my comfort zone. 711 00:34:34,720 --> 00:34:36,919 Well, yeah. That was actually, like... 712 00:34:36,920 --> 00:34:39,799 Honestly, like, keep that passion for that cooking. 713 00:34:39,800 --> 00:34:42,439 I think you're onto something there. God willing. 714 00:34:42,440 --> 00:34:45,359 Maybe this is the kind of push that I needed 715 00:34:45,360 --> 00:34:49,679 to go forward, to be actually like, "No, guys, there is another world. 716 00:34:49,680 --> 00:34:52,440 "There is another life to what we're living." 717 00:34:54,480 --> 00:34:56,639 Day four, the halfway point, 718 00:34:56,640 --> 00:35:00,199 and in sunny Bournemouth, Val and Cleo have big plans. 719 00:35:00,200 --> 00:35:05,479 What a lovely day to sip Champagne. 720 00:35:05,480 --> 00:35:08,199 Oh-ho-ho! Bring it on, mate. 721 00:35:08,200 --> 00:35:10,320 Later on, they're off to the races. 722 00:35:11,440 --> 00:35:14,160 Cheers to the good life - for now. Oh, the best. 723 00:35:15,200 --> 00:35:18,279 It's like a whole different world sat out here, compared to my garden. 724 00:35:18,280 --> 00:35:21,319 Well, Val, work very hard. 725 00:35:21,320 --> 00:35:23,559 You never know, you might get to this point. 726 00:35:23,560 --> 00:35:26,439 I need a bit of a push, really. I need guidance. 727 00:35:26,440 --> 00:35:29,440 I need someone mentoring me at this point. 728 00:35:30,800 --> 00:35:34,999 Val may be living like the other half, but she can't stop caring. 729 00:35:35,000 --> 00:35:37,239 Before their visit to the races, 730 00:35:37,240 --> 00:35:40,919 she wants to give Cleo something her mum always wanted. 731 00:35:40,920 --> 00:35:44,399 With our culture, you know, wigs are quite a big thing. 732 00:35:44,400 --> 00:35:47,719 So, I know that Mum's been looking to get a wig, 733 00:35:47,720 --> 00:35:50,039 but she just can't afford to buy it. 734 00:35:50,040 --> 00:35:51,439 This one here. 735 00:35:51,440 --> 00:35:53,599 So, how much will it cost? 736 00:35:53,600 --> 00:35:55,840 About £500? 737 00:35:56,920 --> 00:35:58,919 Wow. OK... 738 00:35:58,920 --> 00:36:01,999 Erm, I wasn't expecting it to be that much. 739 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:04,679 But OK. That's perfect. Let's do it. 740 00:36:04,680 --> 00:36:06,039 Wow. 741 00:36:06,040 --> 00:36:11,559 Little does she know, but Cleo's about to get a total transformation. 742 00:36:11,560 --> 00:36:15,840 You know that lovely wig that you've been wanting? 743 00:36:17,240 --> 00:36:19,999 A custom-made wig! 744 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:22,039 You what?! 745 00:36:22,040 --> 00:36:25,319 ♪ I am blessed 746 00:36:25,320 --> 00:36:30,639 # Every day of my life I am blessed. ♪ 747 00:36:30,640 --> 00:36:33,479 'She's happy. I know she's happy.' 748 00:36:33,480 --> 00:36:36,279 She's got something, you know, that she's wanted. 749 00:36:36,280 --> 00:36:38,959 Hey! I feel... 750 00:36:38,960 --> 00:36:41,839 like a $6 million lady. 751 00:36:41,840 --> 00:36:43,239 Oh! 752 00:36:43,240 --> 00:36:46,839 Just seeing the smile on her face and surprising her. 753 00:36:46,840 --> 00:36:49,199 You know, that... that meant a lot to me. 754 00:36:49,200 --> 00:36:54,000 I think she's gonna be overly excited, more than I am. 755 00:36:55,200 --> 00:36:58,439 SHE SCREAMS, LAUGHS 756 00:36:58,440 --> 00:37:00,439 Oh, Mum, it looks sweet! 757 00:37:00,440 --> 00:37:02,839 LAUGHTER 758 00:37:02,840 --> 00:37:04,839 Oh, I love it. You look... 759 00:37:04,840 --> 00:37:06,599 This is amazing. 760 00:37:06,600 --> 00:37:08,919 You love it? Oh, I can't wait to borrow that. 761 00:37:08,920 --> 00:37:11,319 Ah! LAUGHTER 762 00:37:11,320 --> 00:37:15,999 £500 for the wig has made a bit of a dent in their £2,000 budget, 763 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:18,199 but it looks like it was worth every penny. 764 00:37:18,200 --> 00:37:21,200 It's really, really nice. Aw. 765 00:37:22,440 --> 00:37:25,319 In Portsmouth, Ella's searching the cupboards 766 00:37:25,320 --> 00:37:27,560 for anything she can make a meal from. 767 00:37:28,840 --> 00:37:29,879 Ooh. 768 00:37:29,880 --> 00:37:33,319 Val left a recipe for a cheap Zimbabwean family dinner. 769 00:37:33,320 --> 00:37:35,399 Oh. SHE LAUGHS 770 00:37:35,400 --> 00:37:36,599 What is it? 771 00:37:36,600 --> 00:37:39,399 "Cow foot dish". What?! 772 00:37:39,400 --> 00:37:43,799 Paprika, garlic, coriander powder, cow foot seasoning. 773 00:37:43,800 --> 00:37:46,519 There's no way I'm eating a cow's foot. 774 00:37:46,520 --> 00:37:48,919 "I will leave a contact who will guide you through this. 775 00:37:48,920 --> 00:37:50,639 "Enjoy." Oh. 776 00:37:50,640 --> 00:37:53,760 Veronica. OK, Veronica. We've got someone else to meet. 777 00:37:55,360 --> 00:37:58,919 Buying cow's foot is totally outside their experience, 778 00:37:58,920 --> 00:38:01,200 but they track down a specialist shop. 779 00:38:04,560 --> 00:38:08,319 This is 6.99. It is one of the cheapest we have here. 780 00:38:08,320 --> 00:38:10,919 What does it taste like? It's really yummy. 781 00:38:10,920 --> 00:38:13,359 A lot of African families do eat this. 782 00:38:13,360 --> 00:38:15,120 So, yes, I would recommend this. 783 00:38:16,800 --> 00:38:19,319 It's lucky Val's stocked the fridge with food. 784 00:38:19,320 --> 00:38:22,639 The cow foot, plus the tenner on gas and electric, 785 00:38:22,640 --> 00:38:27,199 leaves them with only 35 quid from their £52 spending money. 786 00:38:27,200 --> 00:38:29,880 Bye! You have a great day. 787 00:38:31,800 --> 00:38:34,799 At Newbury Races, Val and Cleo have booked 788 00:38:34,800 --> 00:38:37,799 the absolute top-of-the-range VIP package. 789 00:38:37,800 --> 00:38:40,199 Oh, Owners Club! 790 00:38:40,200 --> 00:38:43,960 It's a taste of Steve's life, where money's no object. 791 00:38:45,000 --> 00:38:47,479 You've never been? No, I've never been to the races. 792 00:38:47,480 --> 00:38:51,679 No. Never. I used to go to Ladbrokes and see them on the TV. 793 00:38:51,680 --> 00:38:53,999 Oh, OK, yeah. And that's it. 794 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:57,959 Now, the only way to start is with a glass of Champagne. 795 00:38:57,960 --> 00:38:59,799 Lovely. Thank you very much. 796 00:38:59,800 --> 00:39:01,639 Being served Champagne, and... 797 00:39:01,640 --> 00:39:07,519 Felt well pampered, to be honest. We felt extremely special. 798 00:39:07,520 --> 00:39:10,120 Cheers, Mum. Here's to you and me. 799 00:39:13,640 --> 00:39:16,360 Down on the course, the horses are out. 800 00:39:17,440 --> 00:39:19,519 Time for a flutter. 801 00:39:19,520 --> 00:39:21,839 Right, Mum, what do you reckon our budget would be? 802 00:39:21,840 --> 00:39:24,079 About 50 quid each? 803 00:39:24,080 --> 00:39:25,760 I think that's reasonable. 804 00:39:31,360 --> 00:39:34,479 While Val and Cleo enjoy their VIP day, 805 00:39:34,480 --> 00:39:37,200 the Boltons have a cow's foot to cook. 806 00:39:39,560 --> 00:39:42,959 They've come to ask Val's friend Veronica for help. 807 00:39:42,960 --> 00:39:45,639 Yeah, we called you because we have no idea 808 00:39:45,640 --> 00:39:47,719 how to go about preparing it. 809 00:39:47,720 --> 00:39:50,319 Oh, you've come to the best place. Oh, good! 810 00:39:50,320 --> 00:39:52,919 Come to the best place. I'm a chef anyway, so... 811 00:39:52,920 --> 00:39:54,359 Oh, awesome. 812 00:39:54,360 --> 00:39:56,359 All right, so, we need to boil this. 813 00:39:56,360 --> 00:39:57,559 Do you want me to cook? 814 00:39:57,560 --> 00:40:01,679 Cow's foot comes skinned, de-boned and cut into bite-sized pieces. 815 00:40:01,680 --> 00:40:03,919 No, only a little bit. 816 00:40:03,920 --> 00:40:07,719 We will put in a lot of spices and a lot of, like, herbs. 817 00:40:07,720 --> 00:40:09,519 Because when you cook it, you'll find 818 00:40:09,520 --> 00:40:12,079 that it will have a very strong smell. OK. 819 00:40:12,080 --> 00:40:15,079 It takes a long time to cook, as well, 820 00:40:15,080 --> 00:40:17,280 so it needs a bit of patience. 821 00:40:19,200 --> 00:40:20,599 While the stew cooks, 822 00:40:20,600 --> 00:40:24,279 they ask Vee about Val's dream to run a restaurant. 823 00:40:24,280 --> 00:40:29,479 Yeah, she really loves to do food and open her own business one day. 824 00:40:29,480 --> 00:40:33,319 She doesn't want to be a carer for the rest of her life. 825 00:40:33,320 --> 00:40:36,079 Would that be something you might be interested in helping her with 826 00:40:36,080 --> 00:40:38,119 cos you've obviously got the cooking skills? Yes. 827 00:40:38,120 --> 00:40:39,799 And I know her mum is quite supportive. 828 00:40:39,800 --> 00:40:42,959 So... Would Cleo want to be involved? 829 00:40:42,960 --> 00:40:44,639 She'll probably take over. 830 00:40:44,640 --> 00:40:46,440 LAUGHTER 831 00:40:48,560 --> 00:40:52,399 The cow's foot is served with a porridge called sadza. 832 00:40:52,400 --> 00:40:54,479 I'll let Charlie go first. 833 00:40:54,480 --> 00:40:55,999 LAUGHTER 834 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:58,999 They'll eat it in the traditional way, with their hands. 835 00:40:59,000 --> 00:41:00,360 Eat up. 836 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,839 Mm. 837 00:41:03,840 --> 00:41:05,399 Very nice. 838 00:41:05,400 --> 00:41:08,839 Wasn't like anything I've ever eaten before, this stew. It was... 839 00:41:08,840 --> 00:41:12,159 like, a very gelatinous texture. 840 00:41:12,160 --> 00:41:13,839 It is slippy, isn't it? 841 00:41:13,840 --> 00:41:15,640 Yeah. Very slippy. 842 00:41:19,760 --> 00:41:21,040 What do you think? 843 00:41:22,160 --> 00:41:24,279 Erm... LAUGHTER 844 00:41:24,280 --> 00:41:28,960 Not my personal taste, I have to say. 845 00:41:30,240 --> 00:41:32,239 You keep chewing, and it's just, like... 846 00:41:32,240 --> 00:41:34,960 Mm. Hm. 847 00:41:37,840 --> 00:41:39,239 At the races, 848 00:41:39,240 --> 00:41:44,799 Val and Cleo's VIP experience is everything they hoped for and more. 849 00:41:44,800 --> 00:41:48,119 And then, on the flats, if their weight is OK, they can keep going. 850 00:41:48,120 --> 00:41:52,599 Ex-jockey Conor Shoemark is escorting them to the Royal Box. 851 00:41:52,600 --> 00:41:55,040 I'm walking on the same carpet as the Queen! 852 00:41:58,400 --> 00:42:00,599 Here we go. Welcome to the Royal Box. 853 00:42:00,600 --> 00:42:01,759 Brilliant, thank you. 854 00:42:01,760 --> 00:42:04,879 There you've got a fantastic view of the racecourse. 855 00:42:04,880 --> 00:42:07,240 I can't. I feel like a celebrity. 856 00:42:09,520 --> 00:42:10,799 Oh, here he comes. 857 00:42:10,800 --> 00:42:13,719 Oh. Oh, God! Which one was ours? Number four. 858 00:42:13,720 --> 00:42:15,879 Eleven's won. What number did you put? 859 00:42:15,880 --> 00:42:17,199 Number four and five each way. 860 00:42:17,200 --> 00:42:19,399 Four and five? Yeah. Wow. 861 00:42:19,400 --> 00:42:20,959 I don't even know what "each way" is. 862 00:42:20,960 --> 00:42:22,199 How much did you put...? 863 00:42:22,200 --> 00:42:24,599 If it comes in the first three, you'll get some money back. 864 00:42:24,600 --> 00:42:27,119 Some money back? It won't be much, but you will get some money. 865 00:42:27,120 --> 00:42:28,239 It's better than nothing. 866 00:42:28,240 --> 00:42:31,159 Oh, well, at least we got something. Oh. That's brilliant. 867 00:42:31,160 --> 00:42:34,639 Cheers, Mum. To our win. To the Royal Box. 868 00:42:34,640 --> 00:42:36,520 The Royal Box. Thank you, Conor. 869 00:42:37,800 --> 00:42:40,719 Back in the members' club, dinner is served. 870 00:42:40,720 --> 00:42:43,559 Wow. May I, madam? Et voila. Oh, you may. 871 00:42:43,560 --> 00:42:45,319 Thank you very much. And yours. 872 00:42:45,320 --> 00:42:47,079 450 on clothes, 873 00:42:47,080 --> 00:42:51,240 500 for Cleo's wig and 500 spent on a day at the races. 874 00:42:54,520 --> 00:42:56,759 Is that number one? Is number one coming? 875 00:42:56,760 --> 00:43:00,079 From their £2,000 spending money, 876 00:43:00,080 --> 00:43:03,959 the big day out has left them with just 550. 877 00:43:03,960 --> 00:43:06,439 So, any regrets? 878 00:43:06,440 --> 00:43:08,199 It was a blast. 879 00:43:08,200 --> 00:43:11,439 'The best thing that we've ever done. Like, it was brilliant.' 880 00:43:11,440 --> 00:43:12,440 Thank you. 881 00:43:16,040 --> 00:43:17,599 Next... 882 00:43:17,600 --> 00:43:20,279 Steve finds out more about Val's dream to run a restaurant. 883 00:43:20,280 --> 00:43:23,599 She had her, like, food business on Instagram 884 00:43:23,600 --> 00:43:24,919 that she was trying to start up. 885 00:43:24,920 --> 00:43:28,119 Val seizes her future with both hands. 886 00:43:28,120 --> 00:43:30,799 I think for yourself, Valerie, as somebody that's starting up, 887 00:43:30,800 --> 00:43:33,199 I would also recommend just going to a pop-up venue. 888 00:43:33,200 --> 00:43:36,119 This can change mine and my family's life. 889 00:43:36,120 --> 00:43:39,679 Life-changing for the Boltons, too. 890 00:43:39,680 --> 00:43:41,999 This is the nicest family time 891 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:44,840 that us three have had in the past few years. 892 00:43:52,280 --> 00:43:54,079 With £2,000 spending money, 893 00:43:54,080 --> 00:43:57,839 care workers Val and Cleo are living the rich life. 894 00:43:57,840 --> 00:44:01,360 What a lovely day to sip Champagne. 895 00:44:03,200 --> 00:44:06,039 Things haven't been so tasty for the Boltons. 896 00:44:06,040 --> 00:44:08,879 There's no way I'm eating a cow's foot. 897 00:44:08,880 --> 00:44:11,079 You keep chewing, and it's just like... 898 00:44:11,080 --> 00:44:13,279 But the swap also has a serious side. 899 00:44:13,280 --> 00:44:14,999 I am passionate about cooking. 900 00:44:15,000 --> 00:44:17,919 That passion is actually what drives you all the way through. 901 00:44:17,920 --> 00:44:20,680 Maybe this is the kind of push that I needed. 902 00:44:22,600 --> 00:44:26,999 Day five, and in Bournemouth, the week's had a big impact. 903 00:44:27,000 --> 00:44:29,439 Val's making plans. 904 00:44:29,440 --> 00:44:30,639 Mum? Yeah? 905 00:44:30,640 --> 00:44:32,639 Do you know what I'm thinking, right... 906 00:44:32,640 --> 00:44:37,399 Stepping into this world and living in wealth for a week, 907 00:44:37,400 --> 00:44:42,479 it has already changed my mindset, to the point that I am... 908 00:44:42,480 --> 00:44:46,199 I'm so motivated to go out there 909 00:44:46,200 --> 00:44:49,759 and start doing my own research and not just sitting there. 910 00:44:49,760 --> 00:44:51,399 Searching the web, 911 00:44:51,400 --> 00:44:55,239 she's found an African restaurant she could model her business on. 912 00:44:55,240 --> 00:44:58,000 I have found one place which looks good. Let's see. 913 00:44:59,560 --> 00:45:03,719 The Flygerians were founded by two sisters. 914 00:45:03,720 --> 00:45:05,880 We've got to go and see these people, Mum. 915 00:45:10,320 --> 00:45:13,399 What with the food Val left them and watching the pennies, 916 00:45:13,400 --> 00:45:18,039 the Boltons still have 35 quid left from their £52 spending money. 917 00:45:18,040 --> 00:45:21,480 Enough for an early bird special at the local bowling alley. 918 00:45:22,920 --> 00:45:25,599 This is the valuable family time 919 00:45:25,600 --> 00:45:27,400 they were hoping for during the swap. 920 00:45:29,040 --> 00:45:31,519 Hey, guys. Hi! Nice to meet you. 921 00:45:31,520 --> 00:45:35,759 Val's sister Tammy and half-sister Shannon are taking them on today. 922 00:45:35,760 --> 00:45:37,560 LAUGHTER 923 00:45:45,840 --> 00:45:46,999 Oh, OK! 924 00:45:47,000 --> 00:45:50,679 In between frames, there's a chance to chat. 925 00:45:50,680 --> 00:45:52,959 We don't know everything about the family yet. 926 00:45:52,960 --> 00:45:55,239 So, my sister is kind to me. 927 00:45:55,240 --> 00:45:59,359 She'll have a laugh with me sometimes. 928 00:45:59,360 --> 00:46:01,079 Sometimes she cooks. 929 00:46:01,080 --> 00:46:03,639 Is she a good cook? She is a good cooker. 930 00:46:03,640 --> 00:46:07,239 What does she...? She cooks jollof rice. 931 00:46:07,240 --> 00:46:09,159 They made us a lasagne when we arrived... 932 00:46:09,160 --> 00:46:11,079 Oh, really? ...and we've had that, yeah. 933 00:46:11,080 --> 00:46:12,599 That was lovely. I was about to say. 934 00:46:12,600 --> 00:46:14,719 The nicest lasagne we've ever had. Really? 935 00:46:14,720 --> 00:46:17,399 She had her, like, food business on Instagram 936 00:46:17,400 --> 00:46:18,919 that she was trying to start up. 937 00:46:18,920 --> 00:46:21,839 Yeah, she just used to pack it up in take-out boxes, 938 00:46:21,840 --> 00:46:25,159 and they were like, "Oh, we love Val's barbecue chicken wings." 939 00:46:25,160 --> 00:46:29,039 She's definitely got, like, the passion and experience, 940 00:46:29,040 --> 00:46:31,119 and she loves cooking for people. 941 00:46:31,120 --> 00:46:32,360 Like, she loves it. 942 00:46:34,840 --> 00:46:38,400 Back on the bowling lanes, Tammy and Shannon are cleaning up. 943 00:46:39,920 --> 00:46:41,399 What is going on here?! 944 00:46:41,400 --> 00:46:43,599 LAUGHTER 945 00:46:43,600 --> 00:46:45,959 Yeah! APPLAUSE 946 00:46:45,960 --> 00:46:47,639 Well done. So much fun. 947 00:46:47,640 --> 00:46:50,720 Tammy, I thought she was an absolute star. 948 00:46:52,400 --> 00:46:53,840 Well done. 949 00:46:56,240 --> 00:46:58,239 Oh, lovely. 950 00:46:58,240 --> 00:47:00,399 Living the rich life has motivated Val 951 00:47:00,400 --> 00:47:03,919 to grab her business dream by the horns. 952 00:47:03,920 --> 00:47:06,159 Hello. Oh, hi! 953 00:47:06,160 --> 00:47:09,159 They're visiting a successful African eatery 954 00:47:09,160 --> 00:47:13,479 started by two sisters, Jess and their lunchtime host, Jo. 955 00:47:13,480 --> 00:47:15,359 I'm a hugger. I'm a hugger. 956 00:47:15,360 --> 00:47:16,839 SHE LAUGHS 957 00:47:16,840 --> 00:47:18,079 This is cute, I love it. 958 00:47:18,080 --> 00:47:19,919 Thank you. Yeah, this is our restaurant. 959 00:47:19,920 --> 00:47:21,959 So, we've been here for about three years, 960 00:47:21,960 --> 00:47:24,319 and we started this business about eight years ago, 961 00:47:24,320 --> 00:47:26,719 all based on our grandma's recipe, who's on the wall there. 962 00:47:26,720 --> 00:47:27,759 Oh, look. 963 00:47:27,760 --> 00:47:30,999 Jo's place has the vibe Valerie's after. 964 00:47:31,000 --> 00:47:33,999 So, yeah, how did you guys start this up? 965 00:47:34,000 --> 00:47:36,279 Funnily enough, it was at Christmas time, 966 00:47:36,280 --> 00:47:39,999 and we handed out these Christmas cards, saying "Merry Christmas." 967 00:47:40,000 --> 00:47:41,799 Yeah. "Please fund our business." 968 00:47:41,800 --> 00:47:44,599 Only raised about £200, but it was something, innit? 969 00:47:44,600 --> 00:47:46,479 So, we went to this pub. Yeah. 970 00:47:46,480 --> 00:47:47,799 And it was this lovely landlord. 971 00:47:47,800 --> 00:47:50,119 We're like, "Here's a bit of jollof, bit of chicken." 972 00:47:50,120 --> 00:47:51,959 They loved it, and they're like, "All right, 973 00:47:51,960 --> 00:47:54,599 "want you to come back in April to do a four-week residency." 974 00:47:54,600 --> 00:47:55,839 Four weeks turned into six, 975 00:47:55,840 --> 00:47:58,719 six weeks turned into eight weeks, eight weeks turned into five years. 976 00:47:58,720 --> 00:48:02,239 And was it just literally, strictly, like, you two, then? 977 00:48:02,240 --> 00:48:06,279 It was just us two, so Jess and I, for five years. 978 00:48:06,280 --> 00:48:09,159 I think for yourself, Valerie, as somebody that's starting up, 979 00:48:09,160 --> 00:48:11,519 I would also recommend just going to a pop-up venue. 980 00:48:11,520 --> 00:48:13,559 One, it will help you build up your capital. 981 00:48:13,560 --> 00:48:16,039 Two, the landlord normally has responsibility. 982 00:48:16,040 --> 00:48:17,999 All the equipment's already there for you, 983 00:48:18,000 --> 00:48:20,080 so you have everything in place. Yeah. 984 00:48:22,480 --> 00:48:26,879 'So, that was quite an inspirational visit, to be honest.' 985 00:48:26,880 --> 00:48:28,719 It was literally just her and her sister, 986 00:48:28,720 --> 00:48:30,439 and they started up with £200. 987 00:48:30,440 --> 00:48:34,599 And, you know, for me, I related so much into that 988 00:48:34,600 --> 00:48:37,480 because that is the situation that I am in. 989 00:48:39,400 --> 00:48:42,039 The Boltons usually holiday in the French Alps, 990 00:48:42,040 --> 00:48:44,719 the Algarve, or even Egypt. 991 00:48:44,720 --> 00:48:48,240 Today, they've come to a park in nearby Southsea. 992 00:48:49,240 --> 00:48:51,000 Ah! LAUGHTER 993 00:48:53,280 --> 00:48:55,879 Despite spending on the bowling earlier, 994 00:48:55,880 --> 00:48:58,359 the family can't resist another treat. 995 00:48:58,360 --> 00:49:01,960 Please can I have a small waffle cone? 996 00:49:03,080 --> 00:49:08,399 The ice creams are £7.50, so out of their £52 spending budget, 997 00:49:08,400 --> 00:49:10,559 there's less than a fiver left to live on. 998 00:49:10,560 --> 00:49:15,800 They're cutting things fine, but it's not all bad news. 999 00:49:17,160 --> 00:49:19,799 This is the nicest family time 1000 00:49:19,800 --> 00:49:22,919 that us three have had together in the past few years. 1001 00:49:22,920 --> 00:49:24,439 LAUGHTER 1002 00:49:24,440 --> 00:49:28,320 My dad has worked non-stop since... since I can remember. 1003 00:49:33,920 --> 00:49:35,719 Back at the house in Bournemouth, 1004 00:49:35,720 --> 00:49:40,159 Val's feeling inspired by her meeting at the African restaurant. 1005 00:49:40,160 --> 00:49:41,759 We need to look for a venue 1006 00:49:41,760 --> 00:49:44,159 to see if we can actually do a little pop-up somewhere. 1007 00:49:44,160 --> 00:49:46,079 What are the top tips? 1008 00:49:46,080 --> 00:49:50,719 What I have learnt from Jo is you've got to start somewhere. 1009 00:49:50,720 --> 00:49:52,679 Hello? 'Hi, Valerie.' 1010 00:49:52,680 --> 00:49:54,279 Hi, Danny. How are you? 1011 00:49:54,280 --> 00:49:56,519 She rings Steve's nephew Danny 1012 00:49:56,520 --> 00:49:59,799 to see if she can exploit some of Steve's contacts. 1013 00:49:59,800 --> 00:50:03,719 Me and Mum were just thinking to hold a little barbecue event 1014 00:50:03,720 --> 00:50:05,079 to get everyone together. 1015 00:50:05,080 --> 00:50:06,399 'Great idea. 1016 00:50:06,400 --> 00:50:09,279 'You could get in touch with the beach club 1017 00:50:09,280 --> 00:50:11,119 'that Steve has his boat at.' 1018 00:50:11,120 --> 00:50:14,399 Oh, lovely. Yeah, I think that'd be quite a good shout, actually. 1019 00:50:14,400 --> 00:50:16,999 There's no time like the present. 1020 00:50:17,000 --> 00:50:21,039 Val goes straight to the boat club to meet Sal, the restaurant manager, 1021 00:50:21,040 --> 00:50:24,719 hoping he'll let her host a Zimbabwean cookout. 1022 00:50:24,720 --> 00:50:27,239 Definitely. We've got plenty of space. 1023 00:50:27,240 --> 00:50:29,839 We can let you use our outside kitchen. 1024 00:50:29,840 --> 00:50:32,919 We got no plates or anything like that. 1025 00:50:32,920 --> 00:50:35,119 Is there a chance you can lend us something? 1026 00:50:35,120 --> 00:50:37,199 I'm sure we can find something. Really? Yes. 1027 00:50:37,200 --> 00:50:39,519 Oh, lovely. There's cutlery and plates and napkins. 1028 00:50:39,520 --> 00:50:41,119 We can cope. Yeah? Yes. 1029 00:50:41,120 --> 00:50:43,999 This is going a little bit out of my comfort zone, 1030 00:50:44,000 --> 00:50:47,039 but I'm quite excited to just get it done and see people's reactions 1031 00:50:47,040 --> 00:50:49,759 and see them enjoying our food. 1032 00:50:49,760 --> 00:50:51,519 Next... 1033 00:50:51,520 --> 00:50:54,119 Val's friends and family come to the rescue... 1034 00:50:54,120 --> 00:50:56,199 Teamwork makes the dream work. 1035 00:50:56,200 --> 00:50:59,439 ...Val's pop-up barbecue goes down a storm... 1036 00:50:59,440 --> 00:51:01,919 Someone's just asked me for a business card! 1037 00:51:01,920 --> 00:51:03,879 I feel really emotional. 1038 00:51:03,880 --> 00:51:07,199 ...and Steve realises how much he's missed out on. 1039 00:51:07,200 --> 00:51:09,879 The biggest positive that's come out of it for me 1040 00:51:09,880 --> 00:51:11,399 is the connection with my children. 1041 00:51:11,400 --> 00:51:14,400 It's not easy, but we're getting there. 1042 00:51:21,920 --> 00:51:24,439 The wealthy Boltons have been shocked 1043 00:51:24,440 --> 00:51:26,079 by how hard their week's been. 1044 00:51:26,080 --> 00:51:31,479 To live on £51.93p a week is just mind-blowing. 1045 00:51:31,480 --> 00:51:34,360 Off to hunt for some gas and electric. 1046 00:51:35,400 --> 00:51:37,479 Care worker Val has a business degree, 1047 00:51:37,480 --> 00:51:39,919 but no cash to pursue her dream. 1048 00:51:39,920 --> 00:51:42,199 I would love to have my own restaurant. 1049 00:51:42,200 --> 00:51:44,599 But things start to look up. 1050 00:51:44,600 --> 00:51:49,120 What I have learnt from Jo is you've got to start somewhere. 1051 00:51:51,280 --> 00:51:52,559 Day six, 1052 00:51:52,560 --> 00:51:57,079 and the Boltons are still fighting over having just one bathroom. 1053 00:51:57,080 --> 00:51:59,439 Nearly done? Hm? Nearly done? 1054 00:51:59,440 --> 00:52:01,679 Yeah, I'll be two minutes. OK. I need to be quick. 1055 00:52:01,680 --> 00:52:04,600 I need to get my stuff ready. I won't be long. OK. 1056 00:52:07,080 --> 00:52:11,639 With the week drawing to a close, they want to improve Val's garden. 1057 00:52:11,640 --> 00:52:13,719 Steve's consulting AI. 1058 00:52:13,720 --> 00:52:15,879 'Pick one barbecue and clean it up. 1059 00:52:15,880 --> 00:52:18,599 'Set the space up as Val's backyard kitchen. 1060 00:52:18,600 --> 00:52:20,959 'Link it to her food dreams.' 1061 00:52:20,960 --> 00:52:24,719 With so much to do, they'll need boots on the ground. 1062 00:52:24,720 --> 00:52:28,439 And having experienced the love and care Val's surrounded by, 1063 00:52:28,440 --> 00:52:30,600 Steve knows exactly who to call. 1064 00:52:32,040 --> 00:52:34,759 I knew, having met a number of the family and friends, 1065 00:52:34,760 --> 00:52:37,399 that they would step up to the plate and help us. 1066 00:52:37,400 --> 00:52:38,760 Erm, listen, I've got a favour. 1067 00:52:42,200 --> 00:52:45,279 Over in Bournemouth, it was an early start too. 1068 00:52:45,280 --> 00:52:48,039 That was a bit of a supermarket sweep, wasn't it? 1069 00:52:48,040 --> 00:52:50,999 It was. And it's so expensive, isn't it? 1070 00:52:51,000 --> 00:52:53,279 Even spending up big time, 1071 00:52:53,280 --> 00:52:56,559 Val and Cleo still had almost £500 left 1072 00:52:56,560 --> 00:52:58,999 from their £2,000 spending budget. 1073 00:52:59,000 --> 00:53:02,719 More than enough for this afternoon's barbecue pop-up. 1074 00:53:02,720 --> 00:53:06,000 So, the next job now is to marinate the pork belly. 1075 00:53:08,160 --> 00:53:11,280 Before she helps out, Cleo's recharging her batteries. 1076 00:53:12,440 --> 00:53:16,279 This is my dream sort of breakfast, 1077 00:53:16,280 --> 00:53:21,559 with massive tiger prawns and thick cheese. 1078 00:53:21,560 --> 00:53:23,360 Oh, and strawberries. 1079 00:53:24,440 --> 00:53:26,519 We've created such a monster with my mum. 1080 00:53:26,520 --> 00:53:29,399 I bought washing-up liquid this morning. 1081 00:53:29,400 --> 00:53:33,519 My normal bog-standard Aldi 65p washing-up liquid. 1082 00:53:33,520 --> 00:53:34,919 She had a go at me! 1083 00:53:34,920 --> 00:53:38,599 She said, "Val, we are living a millionaire lifestyle this week. 1084 00:53:38,600 --> 00:53:40,799 "You cannot be buying 65p washing-up liquid." 1085 00:53:40,800 --> 00:53:42,599 CLEO LAUGHS 1086 00:53:42,600 --> 00:53:44,119 Oh, dear. 1087 00:53:44,120 --> 00:53:45,879 But, nah, we're good, we're good. 1088 00:53:45,880 --> 00:53:48,039 I'm on a roll. I'm excited for today. 1089 00:53:48,040 --> 00:53:50,319 Welcome to Val's Kitchen. 1090 00:53:50,320 --> 00:53:52,920 Oh, I can't wait! Let's do this. 1091 00:53:56,680 --> 00:54:00,719 In Val's backyard, the makeover's already started. 1092 00:54:00,720 --> 00:54:04,239 Steve and Charlie are hard at it, and help is on its way. 1093 00:54:04,240 --> 00:54:07,759 Hello! Hello. 1094 00:54:07,760 --> 00:54:09,959 Veronica, the cow foot chef, 1095 00:54:09,960 --> 00:54:12,519 has arrived to take charge of the kitchen. 1096 00:54:12,520 --> 00:54:16,920 And in true Zimbabwean fashion, everyone's bringing food along. 1097 00:54:18,040 --> 00:54:20,559 The backyard's soon buzzing. 1098 00:54:20,560 --> 00:54:22,839 Everyone chipping in and helping out 1099 00:54:22,840 --> 00:54:24,839 this afternoon was just... 1100 00:54:24,840 --> 00:54:26,600 It was beautiful to see. 1101 00:54:28,440 --> 00:54:29,759 Hi, Tammy! 1102 00:54:29,760 --> 00:54:31,839 ALL GREET EACH OTHER 1103 00:54:31,840 --> 00:54:34,319 Spending so much time with his kids this week 1104 00:54:34,320 --> 00:54:35,840 has had a big impact on Steve. 1105 00:54:39,000 --> 00:54:41,119 Even when I go on holiday with them, 1106 00:54:41,120 --> 00:54:43,079 it's very different to just the three of us, 1107 00:54:43,080 --> 00:54:45,639 every single day, morning, noon and night. 1108 00:54:45,640 --> 00:54:47,359 You know, doing stuff together. 1109 00:54:47,360 --> 00:54:49,719 It's like the biggest positive that's come out of it, 1110 00:54:49,720 --> 00:54:51,999 for me, is the connection with my children. 1111 00:54:52,000 --> 00:54:55,119 It's already looking so much better. 1112 00:54:55,120 --> 00:54:57,039 By the end of today, I think... 1113 00:54:57,040 --> 00:54:59,720 Val will have a garden she can be very proud of. 1114 00:55:02,760 --> 00:55:04,159 At the Marina in Bournemouth, 1115 00:55:04,160 --> 00:55:08,240 Val and Cleo's pop-up barbecue is about to start serving... 1116 00:55:09,480 --> 00:55:11,119 ...and this is crunch time. 1117 00:55:11,120 --> 00:55:13,999 Val may have a business degree, but today's her chance 1118 00:55:14,000 --> 00:55:17,920 to prove she can also make her dream work in practice. 1119 00:55:19,880 --> 00:55:22,159 This week has been a bit of a journey, a very big journey. 1120 00:55:22,160 --> 00:55:23,199 Not "a bit", I lie. 1121 00:55:23,200 --> 00:55:25,759 I've been pushed to the limit, and I've done it. 1122 00:55:25,760 --> 00:55:29,399 There's been tears, there's been swears, there's been all sorts. 1123 00:55:29,400 --> 00:55:31,399 But, no, I'm glad we're here. 1124 00:55:31,400 --> 00:55:34,639 First in the queue is Danny, Steve's nephew. 1125 00:55:34,640 --> 00:55:36,599 Yes, it is. We've got mac and cheese here. 1126 00:55:36,600 --> 00:55:38,839 That's ready. We've got some chicken that's ready. 1127 00:55:38,840 --> 00:55:42,319 We've got some rice, jollof rice there, some spring greens. 1128 00:55:42,320 --> 00:55:44,359 Hi, girls. Hi! 1129 00:55:44,360 --> 00:55:48,039 Steve's sister Michelle comes over to introduce herself. 1130 00:55:48,040 --> 00:55:49,999 Amazing. Aw! Amazing. 1131 00:55:50,000 --> 00:55:52,440 Welcome to our pop-up. Thank you. 1132 00:55:53,560 --> 00:55:55,599 Please don't feel shy. Oh, we will. 1133 00:55:55,600 --> 00:55:58,159 We've got some pork belly on the go as well. 1134 00:55:58,160 --> 00:55:59,600 It's delicious. 1135 00:56:00,960 --> 00:56:04,679 Basically, it's got loads of tomatoes, loads of peppers in it. 1136 00:56:04,680 --> 00:56:07,719 Little tinge of chilli. 1137 00:56:07,720 --> 00:56:10,120 Not a lot, but give it a go. 1138 00:56:12,640 --> 00:56:15,719 In Portsmouth, things are moving just as fast. 1139 00:56:15,720 --> 00:56:17,039 Teamwork makes the dream work. 1140 00:56:17,040 --> 00:56:19,279 But it also takes money. 1141 00:56:19,280 --> 00:56:23,719 The weekly spending budget of £52 wasn't going to cut it, 1142 00:56:23,720 --> 00:56:26,839 so Steve's dipped into his own pocket. 1143 00:56:26,840 --> 00:56:29,159 Got a new vegetable patch, 1144 00:56:29,160 --> 00:56:31,679 new barbecue the guys have put together. 1145 00:56:31,680 --> 00:56:35,319 Furniture's coming out. It's awesome. 1146 00:56:35,320 --> 00:56:37,559 Nearly there. 1147 00:56:37,560 --> 00:56:40,519 See how well you put it together. I don't wanna start again, please! 1148 00:56:40,520 --> 00:56:43,159 I did have some doubts on us getting it done in time. 1149 00:56:43,160 --> 00:56:45,359 'I didn't think we were gonna do it.' 1150 00:56:45,360 --> 00:56:48,319 Food is ready. Anyone hungry? 1151 00:56:48,320 --> 00:56:50,239 Yeah! 1152 00:56:50,240 --> 00:56:52,919 Everybody helps each other in this family. 1153 00:56:52,920 --> 00:56:54,680 'Really special to be part of it. 1154 00:56:55,800 --> 00:56:59,359 'Pretty profound and unexpected, and actually very special.' 1155 00:56:59,360 --> 00:57:01,119 What do you think of that? 1156 00:57:01,120 --> 00:57:02,560 LAUGHTER 1157 00:57:04,440 --> 00:57:06,119 Business is booming! 1158 00:57:06,120 --> 00:57:07,839 I'd love it if it was here all the time. 1159 00:57:07,840 --> 00:57:10,359 We don't have anything like this down here, so it'd be great. 1160 00:57:10,360 --> 00:57:13,599 Totally. I can see this going down a storm with people, definitely. 1161 00:57:13,600 --> 00:57:16,799 None of us have ever tried Zimbabwean food before, 1162 00:57:16,800 --> 00:57:18,600 so it's just superb. 1163 00:57:19,760 --> 00:57:23,559 Everyone here today is a potential new customer for Val, 1164 00:57:23,560 --> 00:57:26,599 and things are looking promising. 1165 00:57:26,600 --> 00:57:29,079 Someone's just asked me for a business card! 1166 00:57:29,080 --> 00:57:30,600 I feel really emotional. 1167 00:57:32,080 --> 00:57:33,759 Sorry, that's ridiculous, isn't it? 1168 00:57:33,760 --> 00:57:36,200 She said, "Write your number on the plate." 1169 00:57:41,520 --> 00:57:43,839 Thank you so much, ladies. 1170 00:57:43,840 --> 00:57:46,199 It's delicious, and your passion, it's just so clear. 1171 00:57:46,200 --> 00:57:48,759 Oh, thank you. It's so great. It's really meaningful. 1172 00:57:48,760 --> 00:57:50,799 That really means a lot to me. And thank you. 1173 00:57:50,800 --> 00:57:52,799 And here's my business card. SHE LAUGHS 1174 00:57:52,800 --> 00:57:54,119 Perfect. 1175 00:57:54,120 --> 00:57:57,240 Thank you. Thank you so much. It means a lot. Thank you. 1176 00:57:58,480 --> 00:58:01,519 I am so proud of Valerie. 1177 00:58:01,520 --> 00:58:05,080 I can see she's so proud of herself and what she's doing. 1178 00:58:06,120 --> 00:58:08,799 'I think I've learned a lot from Steve's background.' 1179 00:58:08,800 --> 00:58:09,839 Absolutely. 1180 00:58:09,840 --> 00:58:11,959 I can't just keep procrastinating and saying, 1181 00:58:11,960 --> 00:58:13,639 "Yeah, I'll do it," and I never do. 1182 00:58:13,640 --> 00:58:16,679 So, yeah, I've done it. I'm gonna keep going. 1183 00:58:16,680 --> 00:58:17,720 SHE LAUGHS 1184 00:58:20,000 --> 00:58:21,159 Coming up... 1185 00:58:21,160 --> 00:58:23,039 Cleo doesn't want to go home. 1186 00:58:23,040 --> 00:58:26,239 Back to square one now. Where I've come from. 1187 00:58:26,240 --> 00:58:28,759 Thing I'm gonna miss most 1188 00:58:28,760 --> 00:58:30,999 is not having to worry about the next bill. 1189 00:58:31,000 --> 00:58:35,879 But when the families meet, Val receives an amazing offer. 1190 00:58:35,880 --> 00:58:38,479 We'll support you with anything and everything you need, 1191 00:58:38,480 --> 00:58:40,279 up to a value of £100,000. 1192 00:58:40,280 --> 00:58:41,759 Oh, my God. 1193 00:58:41,760 --> 00:58:46,320 It's gonna change everything for the better. No-one understands. 1194 00:58:52,400 --> 00:58:55,919 Struggling single mum Val is back on track. 1195 00:58:55,920 --> 00:58:57,559 Business is booming! 1196 00:58:57,560 --> 00:59:00,159 She's proved to everyone the skills are there 1197 00:59:00,160 --> 00:59:02,799 to run the restaurant she's always dreamt of. 1198 00:59:02,800 --> 00:59:05,919 There's been tears, there's been swears. There's been all sorts. 1199 00:59:05,920 --> 00:59:07,880 I've been pushed to the limit, and I've done it. 1200 00:59:09,240 --> 00:59:11,599 Living on Struggle Street has been tough 1201 00:59:11,600 --> 00:59:13,119 for the millionaire Boltons. 1202 00:59:13,120 --> 00:59:15,760 Motorbike's been up and down about four times. 1203 00:59:18,840 --> 00:59:20,959 60-year-old Cleo swapped traffic noise 1204 00:59:20,960 --> 00:59:22,759 this week for birdsong. 1205 00:59:22,760 --> 00:59:24,359 BIRDSONG 1206 00:59:24,360 --> 00:59:28,159 I love it in the garden, where I can have my little drink. 1207 00:59:28,160 --> 00:59:30,920 And I'm having a cup of tea. 1208 00:59:34,480 --> 00:59:37,800 The end of the week, and time for everyone to return home. 1209 00:59:40,440 --> 00:59:43,919 Back to square one now. Where I've come from. 1210 00:59:43,920 --> 00:59:47,199 Thing I'm gonna miss most is the lifestyle. 1211 00:59:47,200 --> 00:59:49,839 Not having to worry about how much I'm spending 1212 00:59:49,840 --> 00:59:53,040 or having to worry about the next bill. 1213 00:59:54,920 --> 00:59:57,759 Is this yours? Yeah. 1214 00:59:57,760 --> 01:00:01,280 This is the end of a good life. 1215 01:00:03,160 --> 01:00:05,439 Halfway between their homes, 1216 01:00:05,440 --> 01:00:09,479 the families meet up to talk the week over. 1217 01:00:09,480 --> 01:00:11,119 Oh. 1218 01:00:11,120 --> 01:00:13,479 The moment we've been waiting for. 1219 01:00:13,480 --> 01:00:14,559 Hello! 1220 01:00:14,560 --> 01:00:16,279 Oh, it's lovely to meet you. 1221 01:00:16,280 --> 01:00:19,399 It's so lovely to meet you. How are you? Hello! 1222 01:00:19,400 --> 01:00:22,079 I'm glad the tears have started already! 1223 01:00:22,080 --> 01:00:25,199 I'm terrible. So terrible. 1224 01:00:25,200 --> 01:00:27,679 I can't contain myself. 1225 01:00:27,680 --> 01:00:29,159 So, how's your week been? 1226 01:00:29,160 --> 01:00:31,999 Absolutely fantastic. 1227 01:00:32,000 --> 01:00:34,919 What did you think of our life and our world and what we do? 1228 01:00:34,920 --> 01:00:36,359 Your house. Oh, wow. 1229 01:00:36,360 --> 01:00:39,079 My mum was in the garden. That's where we lived. 1230 01:00:39,080 --> 01:00:42,639 Yeah, having my breakfast or a snack or a cup of tea. 1231 01:00:42,640 --> 01:00:44,039 I liked that place. 1232 01:00:44,040 --> 01:00:48,199 And I'm gonna miss that because I don't have a house like that. 1233 01:00:48,200 --> 01:00:50,799 You know, the kitchen, well, that's Valerie's. 1234 01:00:50,800 --> 01:00:53,359 Oh, yeah. That was such an open space. 1235 01:00:53,360 --> 01:00:55,879 And I was like, "Mum, how do I even cook in my kitchen? 1236 01:00:55,880 --> 01:00:57,839 "Like, what do I do?" You know, little thing. 1237 01:00:57,840 --> 01:00:59,559 I'm claustrophobic! 1238 01:00:59,560 --> 01:01:01,519 So it was heaven. 1239 01:01:01,520 --> 01:01:03,319 That life I'm gonna miss. 1240 01:01:03,320 --> 01:01:06,759 I'm telling you, Val is so excited to go home. I'm not. 1241 01:01:06,760 --> 01:01:11,199 So, how did you guys find a week in our life? 1242 01:01:11,200 --> 01:01:14,039 We had such a good time cos, like, we were saying, 1243 01:01:14,040 --> 01:01:16,159 our house, like, we are a very close family, 1244 01:01:16,160 --> 01:01:18,399 but we're spread out, and we're always doing stuff. 1245 01:01:18,400 --> 01:01:19,559 We're always working. 1246 01:01:19,560 --> 01:01:21,639 So, how did you find the beds? 1247 01:01:21,640 --> 01:01:24,879 I had to move the mattress onto the floor by the end of the week 1248 01:01:24,880 --> 01:01:27,239 cos I couldn't quite stretch out fully. 1249 01:01:27,240 --> 01:01:30,759 I'm looking forward to starfishing tonight. 1250 01:01:30,760 --> 01:01:32,839 You guys obviously got a passion for food. 1251 01:01:32,840 --> 01:01:34,919 So, tell us a little bit more about that 1252 01:01:34,920 --> 01:01:36,439 and where you might see that going. 1253 01:01:36,440 --> 01:01:37,639 What would your dream be? 1254 01:01:37,640 --> 01:01:39,239 You know, the goal, the dream... 1255 01:01:39,240 --> 01:01:41,919 my passion would be to open a restaurant. 1256 01:01:41,920 --> 01:01:42,959 That's great. 1257 01:01:42,960 --> 01:01:45,359 I've been to Zimbabwe a few times. 1258 01:01:45,360 --> 01:01:47,319 We've got a thing called a sports bar. 1259 01:01:47,320 --> 01:01:50,039 You'll be listening to music and just having your drinks, 1260 01:01:50,040 --> 01:01:52,239 and someone will be barbecuing outside. 1261 01:01:52,240 --> 01:01:55,159 And I thought, I'd love to bring that kind of... to life. 1262 01:01:55,160 --> 01:01:57,439 You know, here, that's something that's not... 1263 01:01:57,440 --> 01:01:59,239 There's nowhere. It's not done. 1264 01:01:59,240 --> 01:02:01,479 OK, good. That's really helpful to know. 1265 01:02:01,480 --> 01:02:02,999 I mean, we've been talking a lot 1266 01:02:03,000 --> 01:02:04,999 about how we might be able to help you guys 1267 01:02:05,000 --> 01:02:08,199 cos that's obviously, you know, a big part of what we wanna do. 1268 01:02:08,200 --> 01:02:12,199 And we've thought about three things that we can do to help you. 1269 01:02:12,200 --> 01:02:14,399 The first one is already done, 1270 01:02:14,400 --> 01:02:17,719 and it'll be a surprise when you get home. OK? 1271 01:02:17,720 --> 01:02:20,599 The second one is about your debt situation. 1272 01:02:20,600 --> 01:02:22,520 So, we want to get you out of debt. 1273 01:02:23,800 --> 01:02:26,279 And then the third thing is we want to back your vision 1274 01:02:26,280 --> 01:02:30,319 and your dream and your passion and your talent for business 1275 01:02:30,320 --> 01:02:32,759 and support you financially, support you with mentoring, 1276 01:02:32,760 --> 01:02:35,959 support you with anything and everything you need, 1277 01:02:35,960 --> 01:02:37,759 up to a value of £100,000. 1278 01:02:37,760 --> 01:02:39,280 Oh, my God. 1279 01:02:41,480 --> 01:02:43,679 We've costed out what a sports bar might, 1280 01:02:43,680 --> 01:02:45,559 you know, what it might cost, 1281 01:02:45,560 --> 01:02:50,839 and we think it's probably, like, an 18-month plan from today. 1282 01:02:50,840 --> 01:02:53,159 We'd love to get some of the other family involved, 1283 01:02:53,160 --> 01:02:55,119 and we just think all of you working together 1284 01:02:55,120 --> 01:02:57,599 would just make an awesome team, and we'll make it happen. 1285 01:02:57,600 --> 01:02:59,959 I'm crying again. LAUGHTER 1286 01:02:59,960 --> 01:03:02,439 Oh, gosh. Oh, dear. 1287 01:03:02,440 --> 01:03:05,279 Charlie's a videographer, and we sort of do marketing. 1288 01:03:05,280 --> 01:03:07,759 And so we could help you, like, build up your personal brand. 1289 01:03:07,760 --> 01:03:09,839 You've got such a big personality, 1290 01:03:09,840 --> 01:03:12,599 and it would be stupid not to utilise that, you know? 1291 01:03:12,600 --> 01:03:13,839 VAL LAUGHS 1292 01:03:13,840 --> 01:03:15,319 Oh, wow. 1293 01:03:15,320 --> 01:03:16,479 I don't even know what... 1294 01:03:16,480 --> 01:03:19,239 How do you say thank you without...? 1295 01:03:19,240 --> 01:03:20,999 Thank you. Wow. 1296 01:03:21,000 --> 01:03:22,439 This is amazing. 1297 01:03:22,440 --> 01:03:25,039 And we'll come down and have some meetings at the boat club. 1298 01:03:25,040 --> 01:03:26,439 Yes! Can we? 1299 01:03:26,440 --> 01:03:27,719 LAUGHTER 1300 01:03:27,720 --> 01:03:29,319 Oh... 1301 01:03:29,320 --> 01:03:31,319 Thank you so much. 1302 01:03:31,320 --> 01:03:34,319 'I'm feeling really overwhelmed right now. Happy tears.' 1303 01:03:34,320 --> 01:03:35,839 INDISTINCT 1304 01:03:35,840 --> 01:03:38,360 This can change mine and my family's life. 1305 01:03:41,960 --> 01:03:44,239 I've really wanted this so much. 1306 01:03:44,240 --> 01:03:47,599 And I'm so glad that my family's also gonna be involved in this 1307 01:03:47,600 --> 01:03:50,199 cos it's gonna change everything for the better. 1308 01:03:50,200 --> 01:03:53,999 No-one understands what it's gonna do. 1309 01:03:54,000 --> 01:03:56,519 You can just feel the passion, the commitment, 1310 01:03:56,520 --> 01:03:59,679 the desire to do the best for herself and her family, 1311 01:03:59,680 --> 01:04:01,759 and, you know, lovely, aren't they? Yeah. 1312 01:04:01,760 --> 01:04:05,399 So, me and Ella are gonna try and work with her on her personal brand 1313 01:04:05,400 --> 01:04:07,679 and, yeah, help make Valerie 1314 01:04:07,680 --> 01:04:10,519 the face of Zimbabwean food in this country. 1315 01:04:10,520 --> 01:04:11,959 HE LAUGHS 1316 01:04:11,960 --> 01:04:14,520 It's... It's happening. It's going to happen. 1317 01:04:16,080 --> 01:04:17,279 Exciting. 1318 01:04:17,280 --> 01:04:19,519 It's time for everyone to return home. 1319 01:04:19,520 --> 01:04:21,359 Here we are. 1320 01:04:21,360 --> 01:04:24,119 Hello, home! 1321 01:04:24,120 --> 01:04:26,559 Oh, my God, I got a washing machine. 1322 01:04:26,560 --> 01:04:29,559 So, the kettle. SHE SQUEALS 1323 01:04:29,560 --> 01:04:32,079 "Thank you guys so, so, so much 1324 01:04:32,080 --> 01:04:35,519 "for giving me and Mum the experience of a lifetime." 1325 01:04:35,520 --> 01:04:38,959 "We've added a few small touches around the house and garden. 1326 01:04:38,960 --> 01:04:41,439 "Love, Ella, Charlie and Steve." Ooh. 1327 01:04:41,440 --> 01:04:43,519 VAL SQUEALS 1328 01:04:43,520 --> 01:04:46,640 Oh, my God! Look at the garden! 1329 01:04:48,240 --> 01:04:50,679 Oh, this is beautiful. 1330 01:04:50,680 --> 01:04:52,839 The barbecue! Ha! 1331 01:04:52,840 --> 01:04:55,000 Oh, my God, look at this. 1332 01:04:57,280 --> 01:05:00,120 This is like a new home, Val. Look at you. 1333 01:05:01,520 --> 01:05:05,439 So, has the week changed the way the families think about money? 1334 01:05:05,440 --> 01:05:10,959 I think this week is proof that money doesn't buy you happiness. 1335 01:05:10,960 --> 01:05:13,519 I think money buys you freedom. 1336 01:05:13,520 --> 01:05:17,719 And when you have freedom, it's a lot easier to be happy. 1337 01:05:17,720 --> 01:05:21,119 We've learnt so much, you know, about how people live, 1338 01:05:21,120 --> 01:05:25,079 some people live, especially on the other side, compared to us. 1339 01:05:25,080 --> 01:05:26,959 Yeah, we've had a really good week, 1340 01:05:26,960 --> 01:05:29,639 and it's because we didn't have money worries. 1341 01:05:29,640 --> 01:05:32,680 It's been great, hasn't it, Mum? Yes. 1342 01:05:34,760 --> 01:05:37,679 And what's the take-home message for the families? 1343 01:05:37,680 --> 01:05:42,239 The main highlight for me this week is spending time with my kids, 1344 01:05:42,240 --> 01:05:45,399 and just the quality time and the conversations. 1345 01:05:45,400 --> 01:05:47,839 Just so grateful for it. 1346 01:05:47,840 --> 01:05:49,439 I've got not much to say 1347 01:05:49,440 --> 01:05:52,399 because I just don't know how I feel any more. 1348 01:05:52,400 --> 01:05:55,079 It's just literally, like, a new chapter. 1349 01:05:55,080 --> 01:05:57,919 Like, it is a new beginning for us. 1350 01:05:57,920 --> 01:06:00,040 Cheers, mate. Cheers. 1351 01:06:01,360 --> 01:06:03,120 I need to go out in my garden. 1352 01:06:04,960 --> 01:06:06,759 Next time... 1353 01:06:06,760 --> 01:06:08,159 It feels nice to have money. 1354 01:06:08,160 --> 01:06:10,399 We're just going round and round in a circle. 1355 01:06:10,400 --> 01:06:12,359 What the...?! 1356 01:06:12,360 --> 01:06:14,359 My legs feel like jelly. 1357 01:06:14,360 --> 01:06:16,679 Is that a pig? It's hard bloody work. 1358 01:06:16,680 --> 01:06:19,199 Have we been naughty bears? He's chasing us! 1359 01:06:19,200 --> 01:06:20,319 He's chasing us! 1360 01:06:20,320 --> 01:06:24,559 I feel very trapped, and I don't have to live here every single day. 1361 01:06:24,560 --> 01:06:28,239 What I'd like to do is give you access to some of our funds. 1362 01:06:28,240 --> 01:06:30,440 I can't even talk. SHE SOBS