Famous, Rich and Hungry

Famous, Rich and Hungry

2014•1h 0m

Documentary

Four famous volunteers try to untangle the complicated reasons and life choices that lie behind Britain's hidden hunger crisis and are challenged to help UK households find a way out of food poverty

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 12, 2014

Last Aired

March 13, 2014

Networks

BBC One

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2014-03-12

Four famous volunteers live with families who can't afford to eat. Theo Paphitis moves in with a working mum who regularly skips meals to feed her daughter.

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2014-03-13

Four famous volunteers live with families who can't afford to eat. Cheryl Fergison's host is left with no money for food after a benefits mix-up.

Cast

Jamie Laing

Jamie Laing

Self

Theo Paphitis

Theo Paphitis

Self

Cheryl Fergison

Cheryl Fergison

Self

Rachel Johnson

Rachel Johnson

Self

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