Rich Holiday, Poor Holiday: Season 4, Episode 7 (Channel 5, Sunday, 6 October 2024)

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In this economic adventure, lifelong friends Frank, Stephen, and Moses from North London are heading to Jordan, a trip of a lifetime, while the Smith family from Derbyshire, comprised of mum Elisabeth, dad Michael, and their children Wilf and Bess, trade their extravagant vacations for a modest seaside escape in a static caravan near Barry, Wales.

The three friends, now in their 30s, are struggling to make ends meet with rent and bills, and Moses has moved away to Manchester. Their Jordan road trip offers a chance to relive their carefree childhood days and strengthen their bond. They explore the country’s wonders, from the ancient city of Petra to the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum desert, and its sand dunes. As they leave their financial worries behind, what lessons will they take from this extraordinary trip?

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For the Smith family, the holiday takes on a different significance. Dad Michael, who grew up on a council estate, wants to teach his children, who attend an expensive school, about the value of money. He takes charge of the budget and is determined to stick to it, leading his family through an adventure of compromises, cheap eats, and affordable attractions. Will they discover that a budget holiday can be just as enjoyable as a luxurious one?

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Rich Holiday, Poor Holiday Season 4 Episode 7 airs Sunday, 6 October 2024, at 8:00 PM on Channel 5.

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