Rich House, Poor House

2017

Rich House, Poor House

6.5 | NR | en | Documentary

Families from opposite ends of the wealth and class divide are given the chance to spend seven days in their counterparts' shoes.

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EP4 Episode 4

Nov. 12,2023

Businesswoman Lisa and her friend Alisa swap lives with hard-up couple Holly and Innocent. The ladies find out what life is like for the couple living solely on Innocent's NHS income.

EP3 Episode 3

Nov. 05,2023

Charity worker Julie and her two daughters swap homes and lives with millionaire consultant Jazz and fiancé Catia for a week. The result is a life-changing experience on both sides.

EP2 Episode 2

Oct. 29,2023

Struggling Mum Laura and partner Rob swap homes and lives for a week with millionaire builder William. Sarah and Rob discover a life of untold luxury. For William, it is also a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of running his busy empire.

EP1 Episode 1

Oct. 22,2023

Millionaire Lamborghini-driving Maxie swaps homes and lives with Danny and Nicky, who wash dishes in a local café. Featuring eight children, boxing, supercars, and botox, both families are tested to figure out whether money does buy happiness.

6.5 | NR | en | Documentary , Family , Reality | More Info

Released: 2017-03-30 | Released Producted By: , Country: United Kingdom Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.channel5.com/show/rich-house-poor-house/

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Families from opposite ends of the wealth and class divide are given the chance to spend seven days in their counterparts' shoes.

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vathraq I don't know why any "poor person" would want to appear on this show. Living in extreme poverty, you get to experience a whole week with the budget of some of the most privileged people in the country.So what happens after that week when you have to return to your old life? Do you forget all the things that you had or just imagine it was some kind of holiday that your friends and family got to watch?Of course, you have to return home with the memory of all the things that you can't afford. The giant house with a different bathroom for each member of your family, the chance to never have to turn the heating off when it's cold because you're worried that you might not be able to pay the electric bill. Eating more than one or two ready meals a day when your fridge was empty.Of course, it's quite the ego boost for the "rich family". Go back home and realise how much you missed your home cinema, swimming pool and hot-tub, but does it really do anything to help them appreciate their lives more?Probably not, they don't care about poverty as long as they don't have to deal with it.

peterd12345 Would have been better if rather than a week, they'd swapped for a year. Really would have highlighted the differences between the rich and poor in the UK if we'd seen an episode a week covering how the different families coped for a whole year. Pretty tasteless otherwise. Shame.