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Couples Wanted!!

Radio and TV journalists, directors and researchers regularly contact 2-in-2-1 looking for couples to appear on radio and TV in a wide variety of shows.

If you would be prepared either to respond to the current specific needs below, or would like to be kept in mind for future requests then please Contact us. We will only pass your name and contact info on to enquirers with your specific permission.

Current Needs

Ever been involved in, or hurt by an affair?

Have you ever been involved in an affair? Maybe you've been the person who was cheated on.

Independent production company, Zig Zag Productions, are developing a programme about adultery and its effects for Channel 4's Cutting Edge.

If you think that your story would be suitable and you'd like to learn a little bit more about the programme then call Tom Barry on 020 7017 8755 or drop him an email at tomb@zigzag.uk.com.

At this stage, it really is just a chat and you would be under absolutely no obligation to take it any further.

Do you need legal help? Is the law on your side? Do you want to know your rights?

Then the BBC would like to talk to you about a new show that could help.

Maybe:

  • You're having a row with your neighbour and things are getting heated.
  • Your flatmate owes you £1,000 but refuses to pay you back.
  • You've fallen out with your family over a will.

We'll be using a team of mediators and legal experts to give you the best advice possible, and help get things under control BEFORE you end up in a solicitor's office OR a court room.

If it sounds like we could help you, please give us a call on 09015 22 33 33 or alternatively email us at streetlegal@bbc.co.uk with your name, phone number, town, and a brief summary of your legal dilemma. Calls cost 15p from a BT landline. Mobiles and other networks may be higher.

Quality national newspaper seeks stories of love that didn't last

I’m looking for ex-couples to interview for the Observer Woman’s Ex-Files column.

There are lots of examples of previous Ex-Files here

I’d just need a chat about a previous relationship and the lessons you learnt from it, nothing salacious or bitchy, just an overview - how you got together, what went wrong, and how you’ve moved on, that kind of thing. I need both partners’ perspectives, so I'd be speaking to your ex about it too. But interviews will take place separately and can be by phone, email, or in person if you live in or around London – whatever you prefer.

Apparently the ex-couples who take part usually find it quite therapeutic and interesting to hear what their ex has to say.

The paper is happy to plug interviewees’ books, blogs, websites, businesses, or charities, etc. and they would probably want to photograph you for the article.

You don’t have to contact your ex yourself if you don’t want to, just let me know their email address and I’ll get in touch and find out if they’d like to be interviewed.

Please drop me an email if you're interested: julia@juliabuckley.co.uk

Getting hitched but getting cold feet? Desparate to solve your problems before the big day?

E4 are looking for couples who would like to get married but are having relationship problems that they would like to iron out first. We'll offer relationship advice for each couple and if everything gets sorted we'll take care of the wedding plans! If you and your partner feel that you could benefit from some professional and impartial advice we would love to hear from you.

Please call Samantha on 02079073421 or email Samantha.carty@silverriver.tv

Is your marriage stuck in a rut?

Channel Five are looking for couples whose love life has lost its spark for a major new realtionship makeover series. We will fly you away to a romantic destination and help you put the zing back in your marriage. Tel 0870 0625092 email projectmarriage@twofour.co.uk

Recent requests

Couples wanted for BBC programme

My name is Jennifer Daniel and I work for the BBC's Religion and Ethics Department. I am working on a discussion programme for Radio 4 as part of their Sexuality Season. The programme is exploring how our perception, practice and expectation of sex within our relationships has changed over the last forty years.

I am looking to speaking to couples married, or co-habiting of all ages who would be willing to talk about how sex works within their relationship. If you are able to help please call me before Friday on 0161 244 3619 or email me at jennifer.daniel@bbc.co.uk

Did you marry someone form a different family background?

Researchers at the University of Manchester would like to talk to people who are married to, or in a long term relationship with, someone from a different family background (they are especially - but not exclusively - interested in people who live in the North West). They want to talk about what it is like to live with someone who was brought up in a different way and/or in a different place. They are interested in all kinds of different background: religion, ethnicity, class, values, etc. They are also interested in talking to people about the ways they blend family traditions and rituals.

There is a web-site about the project which allows people to sign up online and provides some information about what they are doing: http://www.reallifemethods.ac.uk/volunteer/. For more information contact Stewart Muir on 0161 275 7852.

Have you found, or rediscovered, love late in life?

A journalist working for BBC Radio Stoke is producing a series looking at people finding 'love again' later in life. He is looking at covering the subject from a variety of angles. As well as hearing stories from couples who've found a second love after a bereavement or divorce, he is also looking at how people go about looking for love a second time around. But he also thinks it would be really interesting to hear from a couple who've found love again in a relationship they're in already. He is wanting to hear the personal stories of couples who've rekindled that love a second time around. This could include things like renewing their wedding vows and other ways they've established that love a second time around.

The broadcast area covers South Cheshire and North Staffordshire so he is looking to speak to people in this area. It would all be pre recorded and edited (i.e. not live) and is nothing too scary. He is just interested in people stories. If anyone can help, please contact Mick Tucker at mick.tucker@bbc.co.uk or ring on 07940 774607. He is looking to put this series out in the next few weeks so do contact him as soon as possible.

Couples wanted for TV documentary

A reputable London television production company is developing an enquiring and quirky documentary to be shown on British TV about people in the UK who share a bed every night, looking at the myriad of behaviours we deal with while falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up each morning beside a partner.

Mixing light-hearted humour and serious analysis, it'll explore the daily routines and realities of sharing a bed with another person, revealing much that is important - and much perhaps that isn't so important - about sleep, relationships and modern British society.

We're now looking for couples who might be interested in taking part in this documentary. We'd like to feature a wide-ranging mix of normal, everyday people with both very ordinary and highly unusual stories to tell, some about health and happiness, some concerning sickness and sadness, all of which in some way reveal a different facet of what it means to share a bed in the UK today.

To find out more, go to www.bedsharing.co.uk - we look forward to hearing from you!

Families Wanted for a New Heart Warming Television Series

Does you family lead a busy and hectic life? Is family time currently taking a back seat?

We are looking to make a new family orientated television programme which aims to touch the hearts of families across the country.

If you and your family are interested we would to hear from you. Please contact Kayleigh on 0207 013 4410 or email Kayleigh.damen@rdfmedia.com

Do you want help to save your marriage?

True North productions are looking for couples who want to save their marraiges but need help to do so for a programme for the BBC. If you are serious about staying together but finding it hard then please get in touch.

Call Carla on 0113 222 7639 or email CarlaWright@truenorthproductions.co.uk. All contact will be treated confidentially and sensitively.

Relationship stories for Reveal magazine

Do you have a bizarre, quirky or moving relationship story to tell? If so, please get in touch. To give you an idea of what we we are looking for, recent relationship stories include: two sisters sharing the same man, a woman who is marrying her best friend\'s dad, a touching story about a woman with terminal cancer who married her partner in the final weeks of her life, a man who lost his bride on their wedding day.

If you think you have a story that might be of interest to us, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me. You will be treated sensitively and will be paid a fee for your time.

Contact: Laura Mannering, Senior Features Writer, Reveal, 0207 339 4560 or by email: laura.mannering@acp-natmag.co.uk

Calling all Young Brides

Granada Television is making a one hour documentary for ITV1 about teenagers who married young. If you got married aged 16 – 18 and would like to talk about your experience of marriage, we’d like to talk to you.

Please call or send an email to Nicole Taylor on 0207 261 3823, or Melanie Tompkins on 0207 578 4227, Nicole.taylor@itvplc.com or Melanie.tompkins@itv.com.

Looking for your Mr or Mrs Right?

Worried that you’re never going to get married?

A new BBC2 documentary series is here to help.

We want to speak to people who are ready to tie the knot but need some help in the love department. If you’re aged 30 – 45 and this sounds like you or someone you know then we want to hear from you. Contact Sukhi on 0207 2900660 ext 267 or 07740 337970 or email sukhi@bettytv.co.uk.

Getting back together

A journalist is looking for couples who have divorced and got back together again. Its for an upbeat feature on 'falling in love again' for an upmarket Sunday newspaper supplement. If you can help, please email: sallyfeatures@tiscali.co.uk - many thanks

Calling New parents

Outline Productions, the creators of BBC3’s hit parenting series, The House of Tiny Tearaways are currently searching for young families for a new expert-led parenting series which aims to help young parents, or expectant parents, with any problems they may be experiencing or concerned with. We are looking for all types of young families who are experiencing all sorts of difficulties with their children, from temper tantrums and sleep problems, to faddy eaters, children with anxieties or phobias, but also parents who are feeling fed up generally, or just in need of a bit of reassurance. For more information contact Clare on clarec@outlineproductions.co.uk

Working through the tough times

Is your relationship going through a rough patch?

Do you or your partner find it hard to be open and honest in your relationship?

Have either you or your partner been unfaithful?

A TV company is making a documentary about couples who are committed to giving their relationship another go... If you are looking for help with your relationship then please contact Sarah on 07989 966129 or 020 7497 4076 or email her on sarah.macfarlane@loveproductions.co.uk

Extraordinary real life story wanted for woman's magazine

Have you and your partner overcome the oddest thing to remain or get together? Perhaps his bad habits or crazy hobby drove you apart for a while or you met through difficult circumstances? Give your selves a pat on the back - sharing helps you and inspires others.

Real names and photos are required. Top fee paid. I have an open mind, so please get in touch without delay with brief details and we'll have a friendly chat to assess your story. I must be the first and only national print journalist you've spoken to though. Do it now. Thanks!

Susan Wallace TEL: 0151 233 3689 EMAIL: suzyscoop@hotmail.com

LOOKING FOR MR RIGHT

Are you determined that you're going to find your Mr Right this year? Tired of seeing other people settle down and you're left wondering why it's not you? Are you willing to go to extreme lengths to find your perfect partner?

If any of these statements sound like they apply to you or you found your Mr Right by being pro-active, please get in touch asap for Glamour relationships feature I'm writing. If you're worried about names, I can change them. Cheers, Sarah

YOUNG LOVE

MTV are making a documentary about YOUNG LOVE in the UK and we want your stories. We are planning to follow a selection of young people for a new one hour documentary.

We want to look at love from all angles and we are looking for a young people with interesting stories or experiences relating to love - this is a monster subject but if you’ve got a killer tale then let us know.

  • ARE YOU A TEENAGER GETTING MARRIED?
  • ARE YOU HAVING AN ARRANGED MARRIAGE?
  • ARE YOU YOUNG AND GETTING DIVORCED?
  • DO YOU HAVE CASUAL RELATIONSHIPS?

We also want to find people who have had interesting experiences around this subject. If something around this issue affects you then let us know.

IF YOU HAVE AN INTERESTING STORY PLEASE GIVE DETAILS WHEN YOU GET IN CONTACT - love@mtvne.com

MARRIED THE SAME MAN TWICE?

I write for a new upmarket weekly magazine and am looking to speak to women aged 25-55 who have married the same man twice. Perhaps things didn't work out first time but you got back together and life couldn't be better? Please email me at feliciabromfield@btinternet.com if you can help. Many thanks.

Confessions - in a garden shed!

I am making a documentary for BBC2 about married/divorced life in Britain today. We are using the garden shed as a type of \'confession box\' which will be the focus of the film, I am looking for people who might be interested in contributing. Contact Daniel Vernon if you are interested in participating.

Channel 4 - Wife Swap

Are you a fun outgoing family who love life? Could others learn from the way you live your life? Do you think you've got it made and would like to try something different?

The Channel 4 documentary series "Wife Swap" would love to hear from you. Call Melissa on 020 7014 4514 or email melissa.waterson@rdfmedia.com

TV DOCUMENTARY INTERESTED TO HEAR FROM YOU

Are you having an affair? Have you been unfaithful in the past? Or is it you that has been cheated on?

A leading TV production company, Love Productions, is developing a sensitive and intelligent documentary on infidelity, and is keen to hear from people who can talk about their experience of an affair, whether the relationship is still continuing or not.

All research is being undertaken in complete confidence, and there is no commitment to take part at this stage.

The documentary is also able to offer a supported environment for any individuals who wish to come clean to their partner about the infidelity issues in their relationship. Couples will be given expert marriage counselling advice to get their relationships back on track.

If you wish to find out more about the documentary, please call or email Jane at jane.treasure@loveproductions.co.uk or 0207 497 4076.

Do you have a great Christmas story?

A top women’s glossy monthly magazine is looking for great Christmas stories from UK women – happy, romantic, dramatic or shocking, we want to hear about it!

  • Do you have an incredible Christmas proposal story?
  • Did you meet your husband at a nativity play?
  • Was a surprise baby born on Christmas day?
  • Did you have a spooky Christmas encounter?
  • Did you overcome a tragedy in the holidays that turned your life around?
  • Maybe the Christmas season changed your life in a big way?
  • Or a photo of you at a Christmas party encouraged you to have surgery or dramatic weight loss?

Whatever your story get in touch. The more details you send the better your chance of being chosen. There will be a thank you payment and a great photoshoot in London. Please email beinamagazine@yahoo.com

Disappointed by your wedding?

Was your wedding day a big disappointment? Did the day of your dreams turn out to be a disaster? Would you like a second chance to renew your vows in a new television programme?

RDF Media, the award winning makers of Faking It, are looking to give couples a second chance at their big day. You need to have been married for 5 years or more, have video footage of your original wedding day and enjoy documenting special occasions. If interested please contact Becky Maynard on 0207 013 4598 or email at becky.maynard@rdfmedia.com

Do you have a job-shy partner or grown-up kid?

  • Has your husband, wife or grown up child never done hard a day’s work in their life?
  • Do they live off your hard earned money?
  • Would they do anything to avoid getting a job?
  • Are they a contender for the laziest person in Britain?

Betty TV would like to hear from you if you know someone who’s never really had a job in their life, for a FUN documentary series... Please contact Jess on Tel: 020 7907 0873 or Email: jess@bettytv.co.uk

Honey, I'm in debt!

Have you been having a love affair with credit! Are you a debt deceiver? Have you been spending money like it’s going out of fashion? Maybe you’ve been spending beyond your means to keep both yourself and your partner happy and it’s now out of control. Do you feel it’s time to reveal the extent of your spending to your partner with the aid of our ITV1 NETWORK programme.

We are looking for 3 couples to take part in our programme. Please contact Jacqui on 0161 827 2658 or 0773 6089154, or Email Jacqui.lloyd@granadamedia.com

Help with Best Man’s Speech

A new television show for ITV is looking for all BEST MEN. Are you a best man who is scared stiff of speeches or are you gagging for new gags? Is your best man giving YOU cause for concern, and is the thought of their speech giving you sleepless nights? Either way we want you hear from you. We are teaming up best men with a top comic to create an unforgettable speech. If the wedding is between June and August 2006 please call Jodie at Scream Films on: 0208 9965569 or email Jodiegravett@screamfilms.com

Mature and married?

Best Selling Mature Woman's Glossy is looking for couples who have been married for at least 15 years if not longer but married later in life (late 30s/early forties etc). We would like to talk to you about what makes your marriage so successful and how marrying later in life has been beneficial to your relationship. This is part of a feature celebrating marriage. The piece would involve a telephone interview and possibly a photo shoot. If you would interested in taking part and talking about your marriage, please email me at jo.adnitt@natmags.co.uk.

Is your Soulmate past their sell-by date?

Is the romance in your life as tired as the t-shirt she wears? Is your love life as frayed around the edges as his snow-washed jeans? Is your relationship in need of a revamp? Then call us at ITV for a friendly and sensitive chat on: 0870 646 9900 or email us: revamp@itv.com.

Did your marriage only last a year?

Red Magazine are looking to do a feature on the rise of short-lived marriages, focusing on young marriages that end in divorce within the first 12 months. They are looking for women in their 20's, 30's or early 40's who are willing to tell their story. Please contact Hannah Swerling on hannah.swerling@hf-uk.com.

How open is your marriage?

A feature writer with the Daily Mirror is lookign for a happily married couple - or a couple in a long-term relationship - where the woman allows her husband to have affairs. Thye would be willing to pay the right couple £1000 for their story, and would do an interview on the phone then ask a photographer to take their pictures at a time and place that suits them. The story will run on the back of news that actress Francesca Annis knows that her lover Ralph Fiennes has affairs, but their relationship works for them. Contact Julie McCaffrey on julie.mccaffrey@mirror.co.uk.

Were your parents divorced?

femail on the Daily Mail wishes to find women who are now grown up who feel that their parents' divorce badly affected them. A fee of £100 will be paid for an interview and photograph. Contact Jenny Nisbet on jennynisbet@aol.com or by phone 07958 283170.

Did you discover your husband was gay?

Women's weekly magazine new! is looking for women aged 16-45 who discovered their husband was gay. There will be a paymnet of £150 for the right person and their story. Contact Charlotte on 0870 520 7463 or email charlotte.heathcote@express.co.uk

We're divorced - but still living together

A freelance writer is looking for three women who have separated from their husband (or long-term partner) but still live under the same roof for a feature for Grazia magazine. Perhaps it's for financial reasons or for the sake of your children, or perhaps you remain such good friends there seems little point in moving out. She's looking for interesting, articulate women who can talk about their motivations for remaining together yet apart, and the positives and negatives of their situation. To reflect this magazine's core readership, you'd ideally need to be aged mid 20s to mid 40s. You would also need to be able and willing to come to London for a glamorous photo shoot, all expenses paid and copy approval if you widh. If anyone is interested, you should call Tamsin Kelly for an initial chat on 020 7502 0732 or email her at tamsink@blueyonder.co.uk,.

Did you have an affair with a married man before becoming his wife?

Jimmy Goldsmith famously said that when a man marries his mistress he creates a vacancy. A free lance writer is looking to interview a woman who would dispute this claim as her marriage is happy and she trusts her husband. She is also looking for a woman who had been her husband's mistress and whose marriage did not last. You should be happy to talk frankly and to pose for a photograph. Ideally, to reflect this weekly magazine's magazine's core readership, you should be aged between 25 and 50. There would be a thank you fee from the magazine for your time and trouble and copy approval if you wish. If you're interested, please do call Tamsin Kelly on 020 7502 0732 or email her at tamsink@blueyonder.co.uk,.

Did being a step mum ruin your marriage?

UK magazine looking to interview women for a sensitive feature on divorce and stepchildren.

A freelance writer islooking for case studies of women aged 25-45 to appear in an article about the difficulties of being a stepmother and taking on a partner's children from a previous relationship. It will be a sensitive article, and the aim is not to portray anyone in a 'wicked stepmother' stereotype, but to learn about the testing aspects of being a stepmother. The article will appear in a glossy upmarket magazine and you will be paid and photographed for your story. Did your last marriage break up because of the problems of taking on children from your partner's previous relationship? Do you have children of your own? Or was being a stepmother your only experience of motherhood? Whatever your case history, we would like to hear from you. Many thanks. Please contact me asap via email at wersha_1@hotmail.com.

Couples gameshow

The BBC are lookign for couples to take part in a comedy gameshow in which couples from the audience will be picked out at random and asked to come and play a few games against other couples. The game follows a relationship theme in which all rounds are based. Due to restricted time not everyone will be able to take part but it promises to be a good night out! It will be filmed at some point during January in London. For more info contact sgtdavo@hotmail.com.

Short marriage?

Did your marriage last only a year? Did you divorce or separate after a year? If so, a best-selling national women's monthly glossy would like to hear from you.You must be willing to be named and photographed, have a telephone interview and we can pay £50 for taking part. The feature is about different women who have coped with change and will be really positive, to inspire other women.

You need to be aged late 20s to 50s, have a telephone interview and have a photograph taken. Contact Carrie Buckle on carrie.buckle@natmags.co.uk

Married the same man twice?

Top woman's magazine is looking for people who have married the same man twice. May be it didn't work the first time but later in life an event brought you back together, or may be one of you found someone else and then realised the mistake you made and asked your ex for their forgiveness. We are willing to pay up to £500 for a story. Please call Liz on 07764 353 403 or email elizabeth_stephenson@hotmail.com.

Lost your inheritance for love

UK weekly glossy currently seeks British woman, aged between 25 and 45, for a story on love and disinheritance. The mag is interested in interviewing a woman who decided she'd rather marry the man she loved, who was disapproved of by her family for whatever reason, than inherit her family's fortunes, be it money, real estate, a business, etc. The woman must agree to pose for photographs, as well as supply photos of her and her husband. If interested, please contact Katreen on katreenh@hotmail.com

Want to sort out your love life with hypnotherapy?

If you dream of getting to grips with your relationship difficulties, then a brand new Channel Five series wants to hear from you. We are looking for couples who want help with their emotional and sexual problems to take part in a life changing series with one of the UK’s top hypnotherapists.

If you are in a relationship that you’d like to change, then we’d like to hear from you. Email: hypno@screamfilms.com or call: 0208 996 5586

Has your partner's affair affected your self-confidence

A monthly, glossy women's magazine is looking for women aged 25-45 whose partner/husband has had an affair and who would be willing to be interviewed about how this affected them. This will be sensitively handled interview that will form a big feature about women's self confidence, the things that can knock it and how to rebuild it. It will involve being interviewed over the telephone and taking part in all expenses paid photo shoot at which a stylist and hair & make up person will be on hand to ensure you look fantastic. Whether you're still with your partner or have split up, if you would be willing to share your story please contact rachaelwoolston@aol.com or call 020 7208 3765 for further information by Weds 14 September.

How is it after the wedding?

If you are married, separated or divorced then Tiger Aspect would like to hear from you!

As long as you had a video made of your big day, however successful, then you could be involved in our new light hearted show! Are you still enjoying marital bliss, did you grow apart after many years or as soon as the confetti had settled? Does this sound like you or somebody that you know? If so then we want to hear from you asap! If so please contact us on tomdavies@tigeraspect.co.uk or on 020 7659 2762

Nightmare In-Laws?

Do your partner's parents drive you mad? Does your mother-in-law interfere in your life? Are your in-laws having a negative effect on your own relationship? From the makers of the BAFTA nominated BBC parenting series "Little Angels" , we are now shifting the focus to the problems encountered in grown up parenting. With the help of the programme's psychologist, we are looking for couples who would like to confront the problems with their in-laws once and for all. Please contact Claudia at the BBC on 0208 752 6352 or email claudia.lewis@bbc.co.uk as soon as possible.

Recovered from an affair

Grazia magazine seeks British woman, aged between 25 and 45, who has managed to make her marriage work despite her husband having had an affair, who is willing to share her success story, as well as take part in a photo shoot. If interested in talking openingly about your relationship - your husband would also have to give a short statement about how he feels about the situation - please email katreen at katreenh@hotmail.com

Do you like your in-laws but don't have much in common?

Do you get on with you in-laws but haven't really had a chance to bond? Or perhaps you and your partner's family are from different backgrounds, lifestyles and have different outlooks and have not found much common ground to bond over?

We are looking for a fun loving family to take part in a Channel 4 pilot from the makers of Musicality and Operatunity, that will help you build stronger relationships with your partner and their family, through musical theatre. The programme will not be broadcast and filming will take place on 16th and 17th July 2005, all expenses paid.

To take part, contact Sophie immediately on 0207 855 7479 or e-mail sophie.leonard@diverse.tv

Are you a father who has lost touch with his children?

A large independent television production company in the UK is developing a series looking at mediation for fathers and their children. The idea of the programme is to look at the issue of estrangement in families, and follow the process and techniques involved in rebuilding such relationships.

They would like to talk to fathers who walked out on their children, maybe after a relationship breakdown, and who now regret it and would like to get back in touch. If you woudl be willign to talk to them please email Katharine on katharine.round@endemoluk.com.

Are you a stepfamily who would like some help ?

BBC1 is looking for families to take part in a major TV series. One of Britain’s top experts on stepfamilies, Suzie Hayman, will work with the family for 6 weeks and see if she can help with the problems and bring a bit more happiness and harmony to the family.

Stepfamilies are on the increase in Britain. Sometimes they can be a recipe for conflict and pain, but it doesn’t have to be that way . Suzie, a family counsellor and one of Britain’s leading experts on stepfamilies, will work intensively with 6 families over 6 weeks. She will offer advice, support, tips and information. Suzie Hayman says “When a stepfamily is formed, this may be feel like a tragedy for the children. They have lost the only family they know. But for the parents this is an exciting new beginning. So there is built-in conflict. Every stepfamily is different, but so many of the problems they face can be resolved”

Suzie Hayman is a Relate trained counsellor stepmother and agony aunt.She is one of Britain’s leading experts on stepfamilies. She is Vice chair of Parentline Plus (the major UK parenting charity )and a trustee of the Who Cares Trust. Her books include “My kids ,Your kids. How to Cope when there are children from a previous relationship”

If you are interested in learning more about the programme please contact Trevor at Lion TV (the company who are making the series for the BBC) on trevor.docksey@liontv.co.uk or 07875083985

New ITV1 Makeover show looking for stepfamilies!

I’m a researcher working on a new daytime makeover show for ITV1 and we are looking for stepfamilies who would love our team of experts to make them over! We have an interior designer, a cooking and cleaning expert, a fashion expert and a parenting/relationship expert who carry out the makeover. If you are part of a stepfamily and think you are in need of a makeover or know of anyone else that might be interested, it would be great if you could call or email me, Rachel Clarke, on 0208 600 2625, rachelclarke@objectiveonloc.com.

Sex Addiction

I am a producer at North One TV (formally Chrysalis Television) based in the UK, working on a factual, educational documentary which looks at sex and love addiction.

This film aims to dispel the tabloid myth that surrounds sex addiction and help viewers realise that this is a very damaging and deeply traumatic compulsive disorder which can cause immense emotional turmoil and lead to the destruction of relationships and family life. I hope that this film will carry a message to those who are still suffering in silence that hope and help is available.

I would be grateful if anyone who has experience of this type of compulsion would get in touch to give me more of a background into this form of addiction.

For further information please contact me at confidential@northonetv.com

Interfaith marriages wanted

I'm doing a piece for a well-respected monthly lifestyle magazine on inspiring marriages, and would love to hear from anyone who has overcome obstacles and cultural differences to have a successful interfaith relationship. If this is you, please contact me on anouschka@metronet.co.uk or on 07779 128267. Only a short telephone interview required.

Marriage Counselling case studies

I am a feature writer with the Daily Mirror in London and am writing a feature on couples who have had marriage counselling.

John Travolta says in today's papers that he and his wife Kelly Preston have had marriage counselling every six months to ensure that they stay happy.

I'd like to find a couple who have done something similar - as well as someone who had counselling before they got married, and another couple who say counselling has saved their marriage. Contact:Julie McCaffrey on 07831 120048 or email julie.mccaffrey@mirror.co.uk

Re-marrying your divorced spouse

The Daily Mail is looking for 3 couples who have got divorced but then have remarried ... each other. Or, are thinking about remarrying each other. If this is you, please contact Jo Moulds on 07968 801467 or email jomoulds@email.com asap. Payment will be made for taking part.

Married Young?

A documentary that is examining the notion of young marriage, looking at the issues young couples face when they are growing up as part of a married couple and individuals at the same time.

The researcher is keen to talk to people who have experience of young marriage and divorce. The questions would be anything from the dynamics of their relationships to the pressure of keeping a marriage alive. What were their reasons for marriage, their beliefs regarding marriage, their expectations and the realities behind marriage.

She is particularly keen to talk to people under the age of 20 who have or are about to experience any of the following (one partner can be over twenty) :

  • Currently in the process of getting married and undertaking preparation course.

    • Are happily married.
    • Are married but currently seeking counseling and support to get marriage to work. .
    • Going through a trial separation and/or a divorce.

    As well as that, I am keen to speak to people over the age of 20 who got married and divorced as teenagers or in their very early twenties.

    The researcher is aware that this is a sensitive subject and something that is not easy for most people to talk about but all correspondence will be kept in the strictest confidence.If you have the time please call Rachel on 020 7851 8672 or email at rachel.heywood@loveproductions.co.uk

    Wanted for national monthly women's magazine

    I'm looking for a married woman to interview, aged 35-50, who came close to having an affair at around Christmas time, perhaps meeting someone at a works Xmas do or on a girls night out. Maybe they exchanged a kiss or e-mails or met up a couple of times. However, before things went too far, she called it off, realising how much she could lose, and has instead worked to save her marriage and build a closer relationship with her husband.

    The interview will be anonymous and we can change any details that might lead to identification.

    If anyone can help or would like to find out more, please contact dawn doherty at ddawndoherty@aol.com

    Recent requests have included items such as:-

    You're not the Man I Married

    If your once-romantic soul mate has turned into an inattentive bore and you're sick of it, we may have the solution. We’re making a fun and lively new show in which your husband could be turned back into the charming and romantic man he once was! Contact Martha or Patrick to find out more 020 7967 1234 or husband.training@optomen.com

    Step families wanted

    Betty tv is planning three one-hour documentaries for Channel 4 on different stages of the step family experience and would appreciate your help in finding families. Each documentary will focus on the story of one step family and will be filmed over several months. It will take us on their journey that will involve some pivotal change in living they are having to adjust to.

    We are looking for families that loosely fit these scenarios:

    • A NEWLY SEPARATED FAMILY The marriage has fallen apart – perhaps because one of the parents has met another partner. The kids are having to adjust to the trauma of their parents break-up. (We realise that this is an extremely sensitive time and the film would benefit from perhaps following a family or kids who are having counselling.)
    • JUST MARRIED We would like to find a couple who are planning to get married. This may be one or both of the partners second marriage. Perhaps the kids are finding it difficult to come to terms with having a step-parent moving in. Perhaps both partners have children with widely varying ages. We hope to film transitional time and how different family members come to terms with their new family arrangement.
    • BABY GAP MOTHERS We are interested in following a woman through the latter stages of her pregnancy and the first few weeks of the baby’s life. We are looking for an older mother who already has children from a previous relationship.

    If you know anyone interested in taking part, or who can help, please contact: Drea McGurk 0207 290 0669 or email drea@bettytv.co.uk. All calls are in the strictest confidence, and at this stage are purely for research purposes.

    Have you remarried after a recent bereavement?

    A journalist writing an article for Woman magazine is looking to speak to women who have re-married very quickly after the death of a husband or long-term partner (within 6 to 9 months). The subject willbe treated very sensitively, and there will be some money for the people taking part as a thank you fee. If anyone could help, please contact Isobel Fox on isobel.fox@pa.press.net or call 01430 455387/ 07870 247 643.

    Have you recovered from an affair?

    A UK national newspaper is looking for couples aged 25-35 who have overcome infidelity to tell their stories. Perhaps one of you had an affair, but you decided to stick together. If you would like to share your experiences, please call 020 7782 4297 - don't worry about the cost, they will call you straight back. You will have to be willing to have your names printed in any resulting article.

    Life change needed??

    Is this your husband's second marriage?

    A freelance journalist is looking for women prepared to be a case study for a national newspaper. You need to be married to or marrying a previously married man - and feel strongly enough about the cliches surrounding this situation to stand up for him! 'He's done it once; he can do it again' - and so on. This is a positive piece looking at the fact that second marriages do work, even if your partner was married when you first met. It would involve a chat over the phone and you would have to have your pic taken also. If you'd like to take part please contact Claire on 07939 514823 or email clroberts28@hotmail.com.

    Have you put domestic violence behind you?

    Felicita writes: I'm looking for a woman who has put her past behind her after a bad relationship. Ideally I'm looking for a woman who would be prepared to share how she's built a new life after an abusive relationship. She would need to be identified in the feature but no one else would need to be (ie.ex husband or partner or any children involved). The feature is very positive and sympathetic and it's for a glossy women's magazine. If you would like more information please email me on felicitabene@hotmail.com or call me on 07947 792958 - I'd be more than happy to return your call.Thanks very much.

    Large step-family wanted for documentary

    We are doing research for a documentary about step family life in Britain today. We want to find a large, complicated step family where the children are coming and going regularly between different households.

    Please contact Wellpark Productions
    Tel: 0208-932-0133
    Email: wellparkproductions@yahoo.com

    Have you had an affair?

    Have you ever been unfaithful to your partner - maybe a fling or an affair? If so the BBC would like to hear from you. A new documentary series on the science of desire is looking for people who are willing to talk about their experiences. Please call Steve on 0208 752 7436 or email him at emotions@bbc.co.uk, to find out more.

    UNUSUAL COUPLES WANTED FOR ITV DOCUMENTARY

    Are you like chalk and cheese?
    Do you have completely different interests?
    Do you have an unusual living arrangement?
    Is there a large age gap between you?

    Landmark Films are making a documentary for ITV1 about unusual couples and would love to hear your story.

    Please contact Sally at info@landmarkfilms.com or tel: 01865 427301

    ITV1 Documentary wants you…..and your in-Laws

    UK broadcaster ITV1 is looking for families willing to consider spending a week living with their in-laws in order to change the way their families live - for the better. We are specifically looking for real world relationships between Mother in Laws and their families. Maybe you are a Son or Daughter in Law who feel your lives should be run the way you want and not how your Mother in Law thinks is best for you. Perhaps you are a Mother in Law who is keen to demonstrate to your extended family that your thoughts, feelings and values are important. Would you like to resolve any misunderstandings once and for all?

    If you think you and your family could rise to the occasion then we would love to hear from you on 0141 204 6628. Leave a message and one of our team will be in touch as soon as they can. Alternatively you can email me on fcoles@mentorn.tv, all calls and enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence, our friendly staff are waiting to hear from you. Frank Coles, www.mentorn.tv

    HAVE YOU MARRIED THE SAME MAN TWICE?

    A free lance journalist would like to talk to anyone who has married the same man twice. She's like to hear from any wives where it actually worked out and they are very happily married but also from anyone for whom things didn't work out. In the first instance, please contact Janet in confidence on janet.hawkins@ntlworld.com or mobile 0774 191793

    Diary of Going Through Divorce

    Hi, I'm a freelance writer who's looking for a woman who's in the process of getting divorced and would be prepared to keep a diary of the experience. The idea is that I'd interview her each month to see how she is getting on, what's happened since the last time we spoke and how she feels about the future.The piece is for Woman magazine, so would be dealt with sensitively and the completed article would be published as a whole (not in monthly installments) after a year's cycle. For more information contact: Tamsin Smith.

    Do you argue?

    I am writing a piece for the Telegraph Magazine about the arguments that (happy) couples have. I am looking for couples who are prepared to talk about why and what they argue about. I would be interested in hearing from anybody who has a view on this, including those who don't want to be named, but I am particularly looking for a couple whose children have left home who will be named and photographed. If you would like to contribute, please contact me asap: serenaallott@hotmail.com.

    Engaged Couples

    I work for a UK television production company, London Weekend Television. I am working on a documentary series called For Better For Worse which follows couples getting married and then documents their relationship after their marriage over a period of a few months.We are looking for 2 more couples for the next series of programmes (3 x one hour documentaries). We are particularly interested in any couples who are going to be having any forthcoming 'challenges' in their relationship after the marriage, maybe they will only move in together after they are married, and are both use to living on their own - how will they adjust to sharing a house with someone else after x many years on their own? We will be looking for people with LOTS of personality - who are confident, fun to be with and able to express their feelings in front of the camera. The programme is interview-led and couples will be required to talk a lot on camera as well as being filmed doing everyday things.If you think you can help please contact Jennifer Ducker or call 0207 261 8111.

    Rekindling love after a rocky patch

    Prima magazine are doing a feature called 'I fell in love again' and we are looking for a woman who has rekindled her relationship, after a rocky patch. It doesn't have to be too dramatic but just how you rebuilt your marriage to be much more loving. There is a fee and you need to be photographed.If this sounds like you or anyone you know please contact Felicita Benedikovics on 0207 519 5637 or felicita.benedikovics@natmags.co.uk

    I am a journalist for Best magazine and am hoping someone could help.I am trying to find couples who sleep in separate beds, a couple who have separate rooms and a couple who live in separate houses. I want them to talk about why they do it and why being apart has kept their relationship alive. You would need to be happy about us using pics. I am also looking for married women who don't have sex and are happy about it or at least tolerate it. There may be many different reasons - ill-health, husband's impotency etc. You would need to be pictured and there will be a fee involved.If anyone is interested - there is a fee involved - please contact me on 01296 381072 or email me on jgregory@btinternet.com. If you have a friend in this situation, could you please ask them as well?

    TV Opportunity

    We are a TV production company (UK) making a documentary about every aspect of real life modern marriage: The wedding - the newlywed honeymoon period - the first baby - more children and full time parenthood - keeping monogamy exciting - coping with an affair - taking on stepchildren - adjusting when the kids leave home - and finally, golden retirement side by side.If you are happily married, not-so-happily married or getting married some day soon and you would like to find out more, call Nicki on 020 7349 3433.

    Best for Sex??

    When's the best age for sex? If you are in your 40's and willing to talk about how sex is now the best it's ever been then please contact Janet Hawkins on 01452 500720, who is writing an article for a women's magazine. We've worked with Janet before and she treats those she interviews very sensitively and considerately. She's also looking for a couple who have divorced amicably and managed to put the needs of their children before their own, perhaps by living nearby to ensure the children see both parents easily. If you have a story like this to tell she'd like to hear from you.

    Sunday Magazine

    Journalist trying to find a woman whose partner has been leading a double life, ie set up home with another woman, maybe even had another family with her. Ideally, I am looking to talk to both parties and you would need to be happy about us using pics. There is a fee involved by the way - please contact me on 01296 381072 or email me on jgregory@btinternet.com.

    BBC2 are planning a documentary series to film with four couples who face some kind of challenge during the coming months(one in each film) for the next 6-9 months - in order to explore the nature of marriage in 2001. Contact us if you might be interested in taking part.

    Media Requests

    If you are a researcher or similar looking for couples with particular experiences or outlooks do contact us and we will do our best to assist.


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