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Rich Holiday, Poor Holiday - Episode Guide

Season 1

Zambia vs Isle of Wight

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Feb 23, 2020

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The Peters family go on safari, the Walthers try a B and B.

Morocco vs Caravanning

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2020

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The Cisses try a caravan, the McQueens jet off to a villa.

Benidorm vs St Lucia

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Mar 8, 2020

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A group of wealthy friends from Guildford, who usually fly the globe together in search of sophisticated cultural experiences, take on a fast-paced budget Benidorm break. Meanwhile, party lovers from London who save every year to go to Benidorm together find themselves in the lap of luxury on a trip that sees them in the slowpaced confines of a five-star Caribbean hotel on the island of St Lucia. Each holiday is exactly what the respective groups normally avoid.

Cumbria vs Calais

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Mar 15, 2020

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Stuart and Francis from Buckinghamshire trade their luxury getaway for a basic campsite on the shores of Ullswater in Cumbria's Lake District. Meanwhile, the Warriners from Scunthorpe get a taste of the good life as they spend a week at an exclusive chateau near Calais, France - complete with chef, swimming pool, beauty salon and luxury yacht.

Season 2

Episode 1

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2021

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Return of the documentary in which two families with different incomes exchange holidays to see if money can buy happiness. Just who really has the time of their lives when faced with windy campsites and basic bedrooms in Benidorm or luxury foreign villas and private yachts? And does the top 10 per cent ever want to share their loungers with the bottom 10 per cent?

Croatia and Shropshire

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2021

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Two struggling musicians from Bexley take a cruise on Croatia's Adriatic coast, where they hope to put some spark back in their relationship, while wealthy best friends from Surrey Quays go on a caravan holiday in Shropshire, volunteering on a local farm in exchange for free board and lodging and getting to grips with compost loos and basic caravans.

Cromer and Saxony

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2021

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Impoverished single parent Nadine and her family swap holidays with multi-millionaires Gail and Matt from South Yorkshire. They spend around £80,000 a year on five-star getaways, and are concerned that their two sons are getting spoiled by the high life. A cramped caravan in Cromer soon creates tension for the wealthy family, while Nadine, her two daughters and mum Tina enjoy an all-inclusive woodland resort in Saxony.

Portugal and Wiltshire

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2021

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Business partners Sunhil and Nilesh, whose luxury trips to Dubai cost thousands, swap holidays with down-on-their luck, unemployed friends Suzanne and Urshella. Sunil and Nilesh are sent on an out-of-season camping trip in the Wiltshire countryside, while Suzanne and Urshella are off on a no-expense-spared week in the sun- drenched vineyards of Viseu in northern Portugal.

Turkey and Tenerife

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2021

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Two wealthy friends from London used to the most glamorous luxury getaways all over the world swap holidays with a woman and her three children from East Lothian who are unable to afford to all go abroad together. Julia and Katya head off to Tenerife for two nights in a resort hostel, followed by a working break at the island's horse rescue centre, while Annie and her adult children have a week at a luxury historic mansion hotel in the Mediterranean resort of Antalya in Turkey.

Wales and Devon

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Feb 21, 2021

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Roger and Lisa are used to spending more than £8,000 holidaying abroad in luxury villas with their young three children. And 100 miles west in Southport live Sue, Genna and Ray. Nan and mum work so much that they rarely have time for holidays. While Lisa and Roger have a trip to windy Wales in a campervan, Sue, Genna and Ray are treated to an all-expenses paid trip to a Devon manor frequented by the super-rich.

Season 3

Episode 1

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Aug 13, 2023

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Return of the documentary in which people from different sides of the wealth divide trade vacations. In the opening edition, support worker Cheryl and her factory employee son Harvey trade holidays with entrepreneur friends Marco and Paul, with Cheryl and Harvey jetting off to the super-rich playground of Dubai, while Marco and Paul go motorhoming in Surrey and Southend-on-Sea.

Episode 2

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Aug 20, 2023

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Salford couple Janet and Gary swap holidays with wealthy twins Hussain and Hussan who have made a fortune from cosmetic dentistry and spend £20,000 on luxury holidays.

Janet and Gary have been together for eight years and want to get married but can't afford the wedding. Forced to take a second job, Gary works as a wedding singer. They love life but money is a big struggle.

Hussain and Hassan work hard and play hard, reaping the rewards of their success with £200,000 cars, indulgent dinners at exclusive restaurants, and private jets, not to mention trips to the most desirable holiday destinations in the world.

In the swap, Janet and Gary jet off to Iceland to experience its breathtaking views and rugged terrain in the adventure holiday of a lifetime. More used to the simple life, will the ultra-cool destination provide the motivation for Gary to finally pop the question to Janet? And will the couple enjoy indulging the thrill-seeking activities?

Hussain and Hassan head to the Pembrokeshire coast for a down and dirty working holiday on a farm. Their worst fears are camping, animals and dirt, but that's exactly what they get! Not only do the duo have to fend for themselves, but they also have to muck in on the farm as well as mucking out the stables.

Will it be a step too far when it comes to getting their hands dirty or will it serve as a timely reminder of their humble upbringings? And then there's the charming farmer Gerlad and his community of helpers to remind the twins of what really matters in life.

Episode 3

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Aug 27, 2023

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Retired millionaire Lyn and best friend Hugh swap vacations with hard-up office workers Keisha and Merrit to find out if you really need money to have a good time on holiday. Lyn and Hugh head to Kent for a week in a static caravan, while Keshia and Merritt head to Chamonix in south-eastern Francef or a stay at a luxury wellness chalet in the shadow of Mont Blanc.

Episode 4

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Sep 3, 2023

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Successful DJ Jodie and best friend Annie, who owns a nail salon, head off on a budget camping vacation in Lewes, East Sussex, as they swap holidays with friends Jason, Scott and Chris. The happy-go lucky trio stay at a three-storey mansion with panoramic views across Andalucía in southern Spain.

Episode 5

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2024

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The return after a break of the documentary in which families from different sides of the wealth divide trade vacations. Best friends Nathan and Rico have the financial freedom to spend thousands on indulgent getaways to Mexico and Dubai, but this time they are sampling the simpler side of life by taking a narrowboat along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Meanwhile, Sarah and her daughter Victoria are off to Finland, one of Europe's most expensive countries for an adrenaline-fuelled week of icy activities including swimming and dog sledding.

Episode 6

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2024

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Recruitment manager Ore and his property developer brother TJ swap holidays with hard-up sisters Donna and Clare. While the sisters go on an expensive trip to Puglia in southern Italy, staying in a traditional trullo house complete with private pool, the brothers go to a Great Yarmouth holiday park where you must feed the electricity meter with pounds coins.

Episode 7

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2024

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Polish cleaner Anna and her daughter Naomi exchange holidays with wealthy friends Harry and Lyndsey. For a week, Anna and Naomi have free rein of a majestic 15-bedroom Cotswolds manor house, complete with private pool, manicured gardens and activities they could never normally afford, while Harry and Lyndsey stay in a tiny, decrepit caravan on the Costa del Sol with only 94 euros between them.

Episode 8

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2024

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Millionaire Cassy-Anne and her daughters Bug and Bunny ditch their usual luxury trips for a basic, no-frills one when they swap holidays with hard-up, nature-loving couple Sian and Joe. Never without their phones, Cassy-Anne and her girls have to cope without technology during their stay in shepherd's hut in Dorset, while Sian and Joe have the run of a penthouse at an opulent five-star resort in Hvar, Croatia.

Season 4

Episode 1

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Aug 25, 2024

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In this episode, Welsh factory workers and father and son, Chris and Daniel ditch their usual budget camping breaks for an all-expenses paid holiday in Miami Beach! They're swapping with big spending family Maisie, partner Liam and Maisie's ten-year-old daughter Gracie who thinks a £1500 price tag on a pair of shoes is cheap! Instead of their usual five-star luxury hotels, they're heading to Hartlepool in the North East to stay on a sail-boat not much bigger than their car!

Daniel's hoping this trip is a chance to get his mojo back. After a car crash a few years ago, recovery has been tough and his Dad has been his rock. This holiday is a chance for Daniel to share the experience of a lifetime with his father, to thank him for all his support and to create lasting memories.

Stateside, Chris and Daniel embrace the VIP Miami lifestyle with activities including a private speed boat tour, getting behind the wheel of a convertible mustang, rollerblading beach side with the super glamorous, and feeding alligators in the Everglades national park. Will the trip be a chance for Daniel to show his appreciation for his father and will Miami's glitz and glamour help Daniel discover his lost mojo?

In Hartlepool, sharing close quarters below deck doesn't float Liam's boat and the family are unimpressed by the tiny kitchen, wobbly accommodation and the awful weather. But the trio desperately need to spend quality time together and mum Maisie hopes the budget break will provide an opportunity for partner Liam and daughter Gracie to strengthen their bond. Will taking part in budget activities like donkey rides, museum trips and eating battered burgers persuade them they can have more fun as a family without the trappings of luxury?

Episode 2

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Sep 1, 2024

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Welsh couple, bin man Stephan and student nurse Gemma, get an all-expenses paid delayed honeymoon to the Maldives. They're swapping with flash city boys Jeff and Steph who spend big bucks on designer clothes and super cars. These friends think nothing of dropping ten grand on their usual sun-soaked holidays to Ibiza or Dubai so how will they fare sharing a twin room in a budget B&B in Skegness?

Life is full on for Gemma and Stefan. Stefan dreams of becoming a paramedic but for now that's on hold. As well as looking after two children, Gemma is studying to be a nurse and her shift patterns leave little time for romance. Last year the couple got married but with limited funds, they skipped the honeymoon and went on a cheap break to Benidorm with their kids.

The Maldives is a world away from their usual holidays in South Wales. With a private aquavilla overlooking the Indian Ocean, it's like something from a screen saver. As the couple try snorkeling, seafood in a fine dining restaurant, and ariel yoga for the first time will this magical environment allow romance to blossom and ignite their passion to pursue their dreams for a better future?

In Skegness, Jeff and Steph bunk up in a twin room in Julia's budget B&B. Used to extravagant party-fuelled trips to Ibiza and Dubai, the cold temperatures and grey skies are a bit of a shock to the system. By their own admission, they're out of touch with reality and came here to appreciate what they have. With a week packed with activities, from line dancing to go-karting, can these city boys appreciate what Skegness has to offer and find the fun on a British budget break?

Episode 3

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Sep 8, 2024

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Millionaire property developer and single mum Charlotte and her nine-year-old daughter Florence trade their five-star luxury holidays to Marbella for a rural break on a dairy farm in Lancashire, swapping with mum-of-two Charlotte and her partner Paul, who head to stunning Montenegro. The couple have been together for just two and a half years but they've never had a first date let alone a holiday together. And how will vegan Charlotte cope with the basic facilities, tight budget, mud, milking cows and the dreary British weather? 

Episode 4

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Sep 15, 2024

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Pensioner Kath from Bolton and her 23-year-old granddaughter Nicol are treated to an all-expenses-paid holiday to the Sahara Desert in Tunisia. They swap with husband-and-wife money experts Ken and Mary, who are replacing their exotic holidays with a week in an off-grid yurt in Cornwall. Nicol encourages her Nana to find her sense of adventure, and wants to make lasting memories while they have the opportunity. And how will Ken and Mary fare on a severely restricted holiday budget? Can they practice what they preach and still have a good time?

Episode 5

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Sep 22, 2024

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Self-made millionaire and owner of a luxury private jet business 60-year-old George and his 27-year-old partner Jilly trade their exotic five-star holidays for a camper van road trip in the UK. They swap with hardup couple Pete and Allie who live in a camper van and are treated to a snowy adventure in the stunning mountains of Norway. For Pete and Allie it's been a tough few years. Can this holiday help recharge this couple and give them the boost they crave? George and Jilly take part in activities from open water swimming to mountain biking. Will embracing a budget holiday teach them anything about the way they live their own lives and bring the two of them closer together?

Episode 6

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Sep 29, 2024

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Single mum Izzy and her 19-year-old son Ethan ditch their bargain basement package holidays for an allexpenses paid trip to Nashville. Ethan has autism, so for him a trip to America is a dream come true and an opportunity to spread his wings. They're swapping with semi retirees and friends Steve, Denise and Ella. Used to exotic destinations and five-star accommodation, how will the trio cope sharing a space on a lowbudget package holiday to the island of Tenerife?

Episode 7

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2024

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Lifelong friends Frank, Stephen and Moses, who grew up together in North London get the trip of a lifetime in Jordan, swapping with the Smith family from Derbyshire - Mum Elisabeth, Dad Michael and kids Wilf and Bess. This family ditch their typical big-ticket global adventures for a budget seaside break in a static caravan near Barry in Wales. A road trip in Jordan is the perfect place for the friends to reconnect. And for the Smith family, the holiday is a chance for Dad Michael to teach his kids about the value of money. Michael grew up on a council estate, but his kids go to one of the most expensive schools in the country. 

Episode 8

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2024

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A hard-up group of friends - Lynne, Lourdes and Zoe - are treated like royalty at a prestigious chateau dating back to the 14th Century in France's Loire valley, swapping with best friends Zahia and Feyi who exchange their usual five-star hotels for a tent on a no-frills campsite in Norfolk. 

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