Six ordinary British families achieve what many of us dream of, uprooting to travel the globe in search of life-changing experiences. This observational series captures their travels on camera as they swap the day-to-day grind and conventional routines for treks and adventures in exotic and remote corners of the world.
Cocooned by wealth and private schooling, John Willmott, 55, and his three children - Cyrus (12), Emile (nine) and Eliane (six) - have lived a charmed existence. But now mum Rafia, 33, wants to burst their privileged bubble, hoping the whole family will learn some valuable lessons.
In the Himalayas, the Mongolian steppes and deep in the Papuan rainforest, she seeks out places and people untouched by the modern world. Theirs is an epic journey that includes encounters with the Dalai Lama and one of the world's remotest tribes, but will it make a lasting impact on their lives?
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Series 1 Episode 1
The Willmotts
Six ordinary British families achieve what many of us dream of, uprooting to travel the globe in search of…
- Contains scenes of animal slaughter which may distress some viewers
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Series 1 Episode 2
The Lawrences
All his life, yachting fanatic Jason Lawrence has dreamed of sailing around the world. Now he's decided it's time to…
- Strong language
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Series 1 Episode 3
The Pindorias
Rosanna and Ajay Pindoria pack their three young kids into the back of a 4x4 and head off to spend a year driving the…
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Series 1 Episode 4
The McClements
Nikki McClements takes her nine-year-old daughter Beth around the world. Little does she know how dramatically the trip…
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Series 1 Episode 5
The Tregembos
When John Tregembo hit 50 he began to change everything in his life. He gave up his job to become an artist, then he…
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Series 1 Episode 6
The Fishers
Gary Fisher always thought there must be more to life than a car in the garage and a mortgage round his neck, and now…
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