Over the coming weeks you will be able to revisit the families from each show in our archive section. Recall those tantrums from the 'children' and the looks of horror on mum and dad's faces, when they realised how much their offspring had broken the bank. Watch the online video footage from each story and comment on our debt ridden families on the messageboard.

The final programme of the series introduced us to Becky, her mum Maureen and dad Tony. Becky had recently moved to London from the Midlands and her desire to live the London high life had led to debts totalling £12,000.
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In programme 5 we met Faye and her mum Linda. Faye insisted on spending whatever she wanted, on pretty well anything she wanted, but her reckless ways had led her into debt to the tune of £29,000. Faye wasn't keen on taking orders from mum Linda, so the tantrums loomed from day one.
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Programme 4's feckless spender was Susi from Aberdeen. Susi was desperate to live a glamorous lifestyle but her less than glamorous budget just couldn't keep up and her debts of £27,000 were rising fast.
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Programme 3 introduced us to Manchester lad Andrew. Andrew's love of the club and pub scene was just part of the reason he had built up a £24,000 debt.
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In programme 2 we met Warren from London, whose huge overspending had left him in debt to the tune of £108,000. Warren's motto of enjoying life now - and forgetting about the future, was getting him further and further in the red.
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In programme 1 we met Dawn and Richard from Warrington. They are due to get married in May 2005, yet their spending was getting out of control. Dawn's "shopping therapy" coupled with the pair's love of the nightlife has contributed to their £26,000 debt.
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