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Rich House, Poor House

Rich House, Poor House

Two families from completely opposite ends of the financial spectrum and class divide swap homes, budgets and social status for seven days to discover how the other side lives.

Created ByClaire Collinson-Jones
StatusReturning Series
Original NameRich House, Poor House
First Air DateMarch 30, 2017
Last Air DateMarch 22, 2026
Seasons12
Episodes72
Episode Runtime 45min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesHat Trick Productions
Networks5
S12E08

Episode 8

In an episode full of tears and triumphs, angel investor Steve Bolton swaps with carer Val, who dreams of starting her own Zimbabwean restaurant. Millionaire Steve lives in one of Bournemouth most upmarket suburbs, and his children Charlie and Ella have their own annexe in a million-pound home. In Portsmouth, Val and her mum Cleo live in a council house that has seen better days and with three kids and only £52 spending money a week, every day is a struggle. Val and Cleo take to the royal box at Newbury races, while Steve, Ell and Charlie learn to cook cow's foot stew. While Val is inspired to move on her business dream, Steve and his kids have some of the best quality time in their lives.

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