Something for Nothing

Consumer journalist Harry Wallop takes on some of life's luxuries - beauty treatments, fashion, and partying - and sets himself the challenge of looking good, spending a night on the town, and throwing a massive party for his local community - all for absolutely nothing. Full of tips on how to grab remarkable cash-free bargains, the show also profiles some of the most successful freebie finders in Britain, such as bargain-hunter Martha who landed £26,000 of wedding freebies. Inspired by her efforts, Harry tries to throw a party without spending a penny on the venue, booze, food or entertainment. As Harry attempts to get a new wardrobe and a total makeover for free, the programme also features Jenny, who has received over £5000 worth of free beauty treatments by offering up her face to trainees; film fanatic Jamie Lee, who has seen over 100 films for free; and queen of the competitions Jayne, who's clocked up £300,000 worth of prizes in 28 years by entering every competition she sees.

Harry Wallop attempts to obtain the essentials of life - food, home and health - without it costing a penny. He's also challenged to kit out a community centre for free. Harry sets himself the challenge of cooking a three-course gourmet dinner, getting dental work and a full body MOT for absolutely nothing. A local community centre for young people also sets Harry the task of kitting it out with computers and furniture - that would normally cost thousands of pounds - for free. Full of handy tips on how to grab remarkable cash-free bargains, the show also profiles successful freebie finders in Britain, including Jonathan, who claims not to have paid for meat in thirty years. Inspired by Jonathan's efforts, Harry puts his squeamishness to one side and haggles for free rabbits from a Welsh pest-controller, and obtains key ingredients for his freebie dinner from bins and the local woodland.