Filthy Rich and Homeless

In Britain today, the rich are getting even richer. They live a life of privilege, comfort and security that only a few of us will ever achieve, and that many of us can barely even dream about. So what do you give somebody who has everything? Nothing. In Filthy Rich and Homeless, five of Britain’s wealthiest people take part in one of TV’s most hard-hitting and controversial experiments ever – living the life of the homeless on the streets of London. For ten days, they will give up their luxury homes and lives to live alongside homeless people. Based on a real course that takes place in the USA, our volunteers will be guided by Rebecca Pettit, Director of the Urban Plunge program in the USA, and Craig Last, a youth worker, to get the most out of their time on the streets. They will face the harsh realities of life on the street, contending with the elements, street crime and lack of basic necessities required to survive. As they learn how to eat, keep warm and stay safe during their ten days homeless in London, will the wealthy volunteers change their perceptions and will they learn anything about themselves?