BBC's Wanted: A Simple Life has turned quite a few heads and no doubt got families to reevaluate how they live their lives around the country. The show sees families give rural living a go to see the effects it will have on their wellbeing. It is a very thought provoking show that encourages viewers to consider how they live their lives.
If you're not familiar with the show you're in the right place. Here at Closer we've compiled a list of everything you NEED to know about Wanted: A Simple Life.
What is Wanted: A Simple Life?
Wanted: A Simple Life is a reality show which sees families give rural living a go to see how it will effect their wellbeing. The show follows families who are considering making the move to the countryside, leaving behind the stresses of city living for 'a simple life.'
The show offers families the opportunity to have a 'taster week' living out this rural life to see if it is really for them. At the end of the week they can decide whether to pursue this new lifestyle, or return to the familiarity of city living.
Who presents Wanted: A Simple Life?
Wanted: A Simple Life is presented by Chris Bain who is also known for co-presenting Eat Well for Less?, and presenting Britain's Best Home Cook.
Where is Wanted: A Simple Life filmed?
Wanted: A Simple Life is filmed at rural locations around the country, ranging from the Isle of Skye in Scotland, to the East Sussex coast.
When was Wanted: A Simple Life filmed?
Wanted: A Simple Life was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The show is a spin-off of the show Wanted Down Under that sees families from the UK given the chance to try living in either New Zealand or Australia before making the decision to move.
We have to say, the stakes are a bit lower in Wanted: A Simple Life, but it does make for some entertaining telly.
Is Wanted: A Simple Life the same as Wanted down Under?
Wanted: A Simple Life was produced by the same team as Wanted Down Under and follows a similar premise, but whereas Wanted Down Under takes place in Australia and New Zealand, Wanted: A Simple Life takes place within the UK.
The decision to create the show may have been due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the restrictions in place would have made it unfeasible fro Brits to travel to Australia and New Zealand. And it would hardly be worth the trouble to stay there for such a short amount of time.
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When was Wanted: A Simple Life first aired?
Wanted: A Simple life was first aired in 2021.
Do the families get payed for appearing on the show?
According to a casting call for the show on Backstage, families do not get payed for their appearance on the show. They are provided with the means to live in the countryside for a week, and have the security of being able to return to their lives in the city if things don't work out though.
Is Wanted: A Simple Life on BBC iplayer?
It is - you can watch it here.