New Channel 4 series casting in Peterborough for those looking for an escape from the pressures of modern life

Producers from Five Mile Films are looking to hear from those who are yearning for an escape from endless Zoom calls, social media and other modern distractions.

Families, couples and individuals of all ages have been encouraged to apply to be part of the series which will be filming over a series of months in ‘rural Britain.’

A spokesperson for Five Mile Films said: “The idea behind the series is about saying goodbye to smartphones, Zoom calls, social media, Amazon etc – all the distractions and pressures of normal life - to go and live a simpler life, experience the ‘good life’ fantasy and think about what our modern life and its multitude of choices, has really given us.

We will explore the idea of whether in fact, less is more and are looking for people who are up for trialling a simpler life to apply.”

Five Mile Films is a new independent television company based in Bristol. Their previous work on Channel 4 includes three series of The Dog House, where staff from Wood Green, the Animal Charity match up homeless dogs with potential new owners and Corona Street, a recent documentary investigating the impact of the pandemic on homes and neighbourhoods.

Anyone who would like to apply has been asked to email [email protected] with their name, age, contact number and a brief explanation of why you would like to live a simpler life.