Fitzpatrick Family
Billy wanted a new start in New Zealand, but on a trial week there, wife Beth struggled with leaving her mum. Two years on, where do the Fitzpatricks call home?
Billy Fitzpatrick was keen to make a new start for his family in New Zealand. For wife Beth, things weren't as straightforward. She struggled to come to terms with the thought of leaving her mum behind in the UK.
Two years ago, the Fitzpatrick family spent a trial week living in Auckland. Beth seemed to be won over by the opportunities New Zealand offered, but did the family actually go ahead and make the move to the other side of the world?
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A better life for the boys
Duration: 00:44
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:00The Swivelheadz
Blistered Twister
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00:01Ulrich Schnauss
Knuddelmaus
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00:01Olly Murs
Dance With Me Tonight
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00:02Primal Scream
Over And Over
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00:05Ólafur Arnalds
Fok
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00:06Noah and the Whale
2 Atoms in a Molecule
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00:07Adele
Lovesong
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00:07Ayo
It's Too Late
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00:10Alpines
Odysseia
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00:11Bloc Party
Kreuzberg
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00:13Example
Microphone
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00:16Noah and the Whale
Shape Of My Heart
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00:19Pete Lawrie
In The End
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00:21Pete Lawrie
Poor Man's Game
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00:23John Scofield
Heel To Toe
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00:24McFly
Bubblewrap
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00:28Jon Hopkins
Light Through The Veins
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00:30Snow Patrol
Just Say Yes
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00:31Micah P. Hinson
The Nothing
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00:32Elbow
Open Arms
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00:33A Great Big World
Say Something (feat. Christina Aguilera)
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00:34Coldplay
Magic
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00:35The Flaming Lips
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
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00:36Embrace
Ashes
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00:37Pet Shop Boys
Thursday (feat. Example)
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00:38Blur
Coffee And TV
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00:39Coldplay
Charlie Brown
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00:40A Great Big World
Say Something (feat. Christina Aguilera)
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00:40Coldplay
Charlie Brown
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00:42Hurts
Stay
UPDATE: Fitzpatrick family
Since filming, the Fitzpatrick family have moved house again, and are now living near the coast. Billy’s thriving at work after getting his promotion, and the boys have joined local clubs.
The family were delighted to have Beth’s Mum come and stay for two months in November last year.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Nicki Chapman |
| Producer | Luke Byrne |
| Director | Luke Byrne |
| Assistant Producer | Raphaelle Boland |
| Series Producer | Simon Miller |
| Executive Producer | Paul Connolly |
| Editor | Aisling O'Connor |
Broadcast
- Wed 4 Feb 201509:15
