TV show wants 'colonial family'

The Australian holiday will be a world away from the famous Sydney sights

A new TV show wants a family to move from the UK to Australia - and live in the manner of 1800s colonists.

The show will recreate the lives of colonists who moved to Australia 200 years ago.

They will journey to Australia in an authentic tall ship, and then have to build their own home and live for four months like the original colonists.

The show's "cast" will also include native Australians, convicts and a military officer.

The producers are also said to be searching for an Irish family to take part in the show.

'Living history'

The family will receive training on how to adapt to their Australian home before embarking upon their journey.

Producer Deborah Szapiro said: "We are looking for people who are open-minded, resourceful and have an inner resilience, coupled with a sense of adventure.

"They must be willing to leave behind their comfortable 21st Century lives and put themselves in the shoes of their ancestors. This is living history."

The producers ideally want to find a couple who have up to five children aged from five to 18.

The show will follow successful reality shows such as Channel 4's The 1940s House, where a family had to live in a period house, living a lifestyle of 60 years ago.

It is expected to be screened internationally.