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I work for a large television broadcaster; we're investigating the practices of illegal money lenders. If you or someone you know is having problems with a loan shark, we want to hear from you. Do you know of a shark operating in your area? Would you like to work with us to expose them? Maybe someone you know is in a desperate situation with a shark and is looking for a way out.

We can pay a contribution fee to those that agree to take part or who provide information that helps us expose a shark. Your identity will not be revealed and all enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Martin 07966 137-925

Firefly Productions is making a sensitive and intelligent documentary series for Channel 4 about families experiencing financial upheaval who are looking for ways to cope.

The purpose of the series is to encourage a wider public understanding of the changes forced on families going through financial difficulties and to show how they can hopefully find a way out of their situation.

We are particularly interested in talking to families with children still living at home about how debt and/or sudden financial change can affect home and family life.

We are making two observational films. Each film will follow one family's journey over several months and will be filmed by one director using a small camera. These films are sympathetic and understanding portraits of families facing change.

If you are interested in talking about your current situation please email Emma in confidence: emma@fireflyproductions.tv
Contacting us does not oblige you to take part in a documentary.

I look forward to hearing from you

Best wishes
emma

DO YOU HIDE YOUR DEBTS?

I'm currently looking for case studies for a feature I'm writing for Red magazine about women who keep financial secrets from their partners.I'm looking for three women aged between 25-45:

• One who fibs to her partner about how much she spends on clothes, her credit card bills and the extent of her debts.
• Another who has a secret 'rainy day' fund, just in case she ever needs to leave (not that she's necessarily planning too, but just in case)
• And another who hasn't been completely honest about a windfall or payrise she's received.

I'd also be interested in hearing from anyone who's partner has kept financial secrets from them. This can be something you're doing now or something you did in the past. All it would involve is chatting to me over the phone about why you didn't/don't tell the truth about your finances, how it has affected your relationship, how it makes you feel etc etc.
Red would also like a photo of each person to be printed in the magazine - so you'll need to be happy to be identified. The rest of the feature is going to be looking into why people keep financial secrets, how it can damage your relationship and what you can do to fix it.
It'll be a really positive article. If you're interested in speaking to me or want to find out a bit more give me a call (I'm very friendly) or drop me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon

Beck Speechley, Freelance Writer

email: beck_speechley@hotmail.com
telephone: 07730682197
Added: 16.01.2006

PREPARED TO GO TO BUSINESS BOOT CAMP?

Would you like to win a cash-injection into your business?
Could you benefit from specialist business advice?
ARE YOU PREPARED TO GO TO BUSINESS BOOT CAMP?
Celador Productions are looking for businesses to take part in a new television series.
Does your business need a makeover?
Are you struggling and don't know why?
Do all your best ideas backfire?
We will give you the opportunity to gain specialist advice from a prominent and hugely successful entrepreneur who knows what you're going through.
You could turn your fortune around and win a cash-injection into your business, if this appeals to you then please call 020 7153 6156 or e-mail businesshelp@celador.co.uk
www.celador.co.uk
Added: 13.01.2006

C4 SEEKING FAMILIES

C4 SEEKING FAMILIES FOR A NEW FINANCIAL MAKEOVER SERIES
Worried about how much you've got on the credit cards? Living a little beyond your means? Afraid your kids might pick up your financial habits? Channel 4 are currently looking for families with 2 - 5 kids for a new financial makeover series. Guided by an on-screen mentor, we will offer parents practical solutions to curbing their lifestyle. But by involving your children in the decision making, we will also find out how your children handle financial responsibility... This exciting new show will bring family finances out into the open in a light-hearted, incredibly new and inclusive way. It will break the cycle of bad financial behaviour, and teach kids important lessons about the value of money. If you think your family might be up for a challenge, then please email: hugo.macgregor@rdfmedia.com
or call: 020-7013 4483

IS YOUR FAMILY IN FINANCIAL TROUBLE?

Firefly Productions is making an intelligent and sensitive TV documentary series for Channel 4 about families in financial difficulty and looking for ways to cope.

The purpose of the series is educational - to encourage a wider public understanding of the changes forced on families experiencing financial upheaval and how they can hopefully find a way out of their situation.

We are making two films. Each film will follow one family over several months and will be filmed by one director using a small camera.

We are particularly interested in talking to anyone from middle or senior management positions whose family is being affected by debt or sudden financial changes.

If you are interested in talking about your current situation, please call James in confidence on 0207 033 2302. Calling does not oblige you in any way to take part in a programme.

Tel: 0207 033 2302
Email: researcher@fireflyproductions.tv
www.fireflyproductions.tv/

BBC WATCHDOG

I am a director producing an item for BBC Watchdog. It will investigate a company called Crazy George/Brighthouse and we are searching for people who have taken out a hire purchase agreement with them and fallen behind on the payments.
Have you ever come across such people?
If you can help please call my direct line
0208 752 4501
I look forward to your response
Daniel Markham
Director/producer

Marie Claire

I'm writing a report for Marie Claire magazine on women and debt. It's on why young women are getting into so much debt in the UK - scale of the problem, what's being done, and what people in that situation can do about it. I wondered if you could help me source some case studies who'd be willing to talk about their experiences, and be photographed. Ideally I need women in their lates 20s/30s who have either beaten debt or are still in it.
Kerry Parnell
Tel: 07968 362881

ITV1 Wales

I work in current affairs at ITV1 Wales, and am currently looking for a family facing debt problems to take part in a new series to be screened in the New Year. I'm looking for is a family living in Wales, who are already in debt and are struggling to afford Christmas but nevertheless have to buy presents and worry about how they'll pay for them later. We want to film them before and after Christmas.
I can be contacted on 0771 814 9301
Claire Jones

Drowning in a sea of debt?

Drowning in a sea of debt? Are you struggling to make ends meet with debts spiralling out of control. ITV documentary series is looking for a family who are prepared to have a financial makeover for the New Year. please contact Gurbir on: 0207-316-6448 or gurbir.dhillon@granadamedia.com
http://www.granadamedia.com/

Have you had dealings with debt management companies?

Have you had dealings with debt management companies? A television company would like to hear of your experiences - especially if you or they are based in the North East.
Please call Darren Taylor in confidence on
0191 244 1232

BBC2

BBC2 is making a sensitive and intelligent six part observational documentary series about people living with compulsive or addictive patterns of behaviour. The films will be touching human stories of people coping with behaviour they cannot control, rather than a 'scientific' series aiming to explain psychological conditions. We are looking for people to talk about their lives in their own words and without being labeled by professionals or 'experts'. These may include people who are unable to stop themselves from shopping yet never unwrap their goods; or people who have an irresistible urge to gamble in spite of its destructive consequences; or people who take extreme risks that get them into uncontrollable debt.
If you are interested, and would like to hear more about this project, please call in complete confidence Jason - 020 7258 6791 or e-mail:
jevans@mentorn.tv
www.mentorn.tv

Are your debts spiralling out of control?

Are your debts spiralling out of control? Will you be spending more than you can afford this Christmas? Do you struggle to make the repayments but still keep spending? Have you had a bad experience with debt collecters? Then Carlton Television would like to hear from you.
Call us on 0115 964 5523

Have you been forced into debt by circumstances out of your hands?

Have you been forced into debt by circumstances out of your hands? Maybe you have been made redundant? Has divorce halved your household income? Has an injury left you unable to work and in serious financial trouble ?
The BBC is producing a special series of programmes that will examine the nation's spending habits and offer advice to 3 people who's debt is proving hard to control.
If you are interested in taking part, please send an e-mail to tom.gillett@bbc.co.uk with your name, contact details and a brief synopsis of your situation.
www.bbc.co.uk

TV COMPANY WANTS TO HEAR YOUR STORY

TV company wants to hear your story do you have a big spender in your family?
Do you or your partner have expensive habits?
Gucci, prada, harvey Nicks?
Do you live with a shopaholic?
Do your kids have credit cards?
D do you live on credit?
D do you live for the now!
W we are prepared to pay for people to appear in our programme
contact us now
0207 684 6107 or
gala@ideallondon.com

Ideal World productions is an independent production company producing high quality factual programming for all broadcasters, bbc1, 2 & 3, channel 4, , it was awarded broadcast's independent production company of the year in 2003.

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