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Howells Family

Wanted Down Under Series 11
Episode 21 of 24

Families consider relocating down under. Having fallen for Australia on their honeymoon, Gethin is desperate to convince his wife Deborah to make the move.

Deborah and Gethin were bowled over by the Australian lifestyle on honeymoon there in 2004, making a pact to return permanently once they had started a family.

Their plans suffered a setback when both their fathers died suddenly within a week of each other and the couple resigned themselves to staying close to their mums in Wales. But their desire for an outdoor lifestyle was too great to ignore. Encouraged by work opportunities, they moved to Dubai in 2012, believing it would give them the lifestyle they wanted while knowing they were still close enough to home should they be needed.

But while they enjoyed their new life, son Lewis struggled to fit into his new surroundings, and when he begged them to return six months later, the couple found themselves looking for jobs and a new home back in Wales. Now, three years later, Gethin is worn down by his daily commute and missing the family time he had enjoyed in Dubai, and he is convinced his family's future belongs down under.

But having struggled to rebuild their life once, Deborah is adamant they aren't going anywhere without making sure it is perfect for everyone. Will a trial week in Perth be enough to put the whole family on the same page and secure Gethin the lifestyle he dreams of?

44 minutes

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Tue 31 Jul 2018 09:15
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  • 00:03

    The Verve

    Lucky Man

  • 00:05

    Coldplay

    Everything's Not Lost

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    Ludovico Einaudi

    High Heels

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    Eliza and the Bear

    Friends

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    The 1975

    M.O.N.E.Y.

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    Adele

    Set Fire To The Rain

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    Snow Patrol

    Take Back The City

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    Klaxons

    Golden Skans

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    Suede

    Beautiful Ones

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    Suede

    Beautiful Ones

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    Sigma

    Changing (feat. Paloma Faith)

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    Sigma

    Changing (feat. Paloma Faith)

  • 00:32

    Goldfrapp

    Fly Me Away

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    The Ting Tings

    Shut Up and Let Me Go 

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    The xx

    Islands

  • 00:38

    Ella Henderson

    Lay Down

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    Goldfrapp

    Drew

Howells family update

When we last spoke with the Howells family they revealed their house in the UK is on the market and they are working through the paperwork to make the move down under possible.

They had their Expression of Interest accepted just this month and are now beginning the visa process over the next two months.

We’re delighted to hear their dream move seems to be edging closer and we wish the family all the best.

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Presenter Nicki Chapman
Producer Steven Eker
Director Steven Eker
Series Producer Tracie O'Neill
Executive Producer Paul Connolly

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