Rich Kids Go Skint

2018•1 series•Entertainment / Factual

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Young adults from privileged backgrounds forego their luxurious lifestyles of hotel stays, holidays and expensive shopping trips in order to spend some time with families living on the breadline. From sleeping in makeshift beds to doing the weekly groceries on a limited budget, the affluent kids learn first-hand how challenging it is for many poor people to make ends meet. The realities of living every day on the poverty line hit some of the wealthy youngsters hard, with a number of eye-opening experiences ending in tearful exchanges.

Episode 1Rich Kids Go Skint

Shaira, who attended a £100k-per-year private Swiss school, stays with Tara and Paul, who haven't been able to afford a night out in a year. (S3, ep1)

Episode 2Rich Kids Go Skint

Rich kids share homes with families living on the breadline. (S3, ep2)

Episode 3Rich Kids Go Skint

Daryl has a maid, a personal shopper, and a classic car collection worth £500k. He spends a week with Daniel and Letitia, whose budget comprises benefits and a student loan. (S3, ep3)

Episode 4Rich Kids Go Skint

Maria is the daughter of multi-millionaires, with a nanny and a maid. But she throws herself into life with Mohammed and Becky in their two-bed council flat. (S3, ep4)

Episode 5Rich Kids Go Skint

Alex packs his luxury labels into his Louis Vuitton bags and drives his £40,000 Mercedes to Bolton to stay with Jen and Antony, who live on £1,000 per month. (S3, ep5)

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