The Secret Millionaire
Running Time: 60 minutes (approx)The Secret Millionaire features a new millionaire each week, fully committed and eager to make a difference to individual lives and communities. When is The Secret Millionaire next on TV?
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ive been waiting a year for this new series to come back on,hooray i will be glued for the next seven weeks
wish i didn't have to kill myself working 24/7 so i can get a morgage now i can only get one for 80,000 no nice houses wish i could get one for at least 110,00 so i can get a better home in a nicer area any suggestions
Why dont they donate a lot more, why dont they donate a percentage of their wealth each year as a long term thing rather than a one-off 'small' (for them) payment.
This programme just seeks to make these wealthy people feel a bit better for a few days before they head back to their yachts and versace!
Personally I think it just deepens the divide between the poor and the wealthy and it really annoys me that they have this 'pat-me-on-my-back' attitude ... why dont they actually do something serious and long term to help (without the cameras and tv crews following them)!
Well I suppose I see your point Dan but I don't understand why you feel the need to ramble when you do not know this person or anything about them!!
I have worked for Kavita for nearly four years and she is much more than just a Versace person - and no, she doesn't own a yacht!
Following this programme being filmed she has continued to give her valuable time and expertise to help the projects forward. She is in a position where she is able to help these people and all of this is done without cameras rolling or without anyone patting her on the back! FYI, not that it's really your business, she donates a substantial amount to charity every month and has done ever since the business started!
Well done Kavita!!
enjoy
Hello Kavita,
I have seen you in Tele and felt proud. But i want to give you one suggestion if you donate the money to needy people they can have it today but what will happen when that money finshes i thought about this and i realiazed instead of giving money why not create a job opportunity and give them a chance to show their talent. Sorry if said something wrong.
Your heart is clearly good Kavita, well done to your family.
Unfortunately you wouldn't know how to sort the genuine from the layabouts. this comes from my having worked with the so-called needy for 25 years. they are very good at making you feel sorry for them. very few are actually genuine though. sadly your help will enable them to carry on as they always have. I'm sorry to burst your bubble but I could and should write a book about these people some of them are a real class act when it comes to claiming benefits. You really are vulnerable without inside knowledege. You clearly want to help people. Think about people who are helping themselves. the young who earn little but would love to buy their own home yet go to work consistently and pay their way strugging on low wages. Maybe the elderly who have worked all their lives and are unable to claim benefits because their frugal savings take them out of the 'poverty trap', sometimes by as little as 25p but they still pay full council tax and all their bills. Many wont even ask for assistance because their too proud. Many fought in wars to ensure we had our freedom today. Remember Kavita the so called unfortunates you are trying to help pay no council tax no rent and get vast amounts of help from sometimes free furnishing projects.and numerous other charitable organisations. Many still run cars smoke have several children and manage very nicely having never done a days work. They also pay to rent council garages at £7-9 per week whilst not paying rent. There are not just a few hundred doing this but thousands and thousands. They will still hold there hands out for your money Kavita. Take your kind heart somewhere where it deserves to be and help the genuine people who are really trying to get by working and not shirking to survive.
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People give more than money on these shows, there is a lot that goes on after the show has finished and these people continue to give their time and support. Not forgetting that the show encourages us to think about how we could all help a little more, and yes I work hard for everything I have got and no one helped me. But that doesn't mean I have the right to be all self righteous but I should think myself as lucky and consider how I can help people who are less fortunate than myself.
It's interesting isn't it that whatever anyone does there is always someone around to shoot it full of holes, and everyone has a right to their opinion. The reality is that people will have many reasons for appearing on this programme but if the result is that it makes all of us sit up, look around and ask what we can do to help those people that do fall through the net then it can only be a good thing. I am a regular contributor to good causes that I pick and choose and I can tell anyone who is interested that I do it for one reason and one reason only - it makes me feel good and makes it easier for me to accept my own good fortune. So long may paople feel like that and if this and other programmes perpetuate the cuolture of giving, either by time or by cash then I think they are welcome.
Good gosh I seen this episode and I was sickened at how poor and run down the Ladywood area of Birmingham is with rows of urban decaying terraced housing bakt o back and the grim rotting tower block estates where drugs are rife gune crime and knife crime are rife as if you didn't know there was a drive by shooting in Ladywood 2 weeks ago, thats how bad the area is young black & asian youthd in gangs Ladywood Birmingham.
A millionaire, and he gave away £25,000, and it made him feel good, oh please, no wonder he's a millionaire, i felt nothing but embarassment
s.wildner
your comment below shows u didnt watch the show properly he gave away £30k and that would make anyone feel good what have you done to help anyone people like you make me sisck get off your behind and go and help some homeless people instead of sitting on your computer critising other people people like you make me feel Sick
me thinks you didnt watch the progamme s wildner comment below he gave away £30k, fair donation for someone of 26 how much have you given away? maybe u need to invest in a new calculator
Hilary was a darling lady, and it just goes to show that all the money in the world doesn't necessarily make you happy, the joy on her face when she was with the real people in the world made brought a tear to your eye, good on you gal.
hi does anyone know the name of the song at the end of last nights secret millionaire, it was played at the end and just a guitar for a few seconds, its been buggin me, lol
I thought Hillary was a very down to earth person who could do with someone really nice and caring to look after her.She seemd sad and lonely at times and I thought that the guy teaching the kids football would have made a good match for her. I hope her son is ok in the future as you could tell how much he loved her
What Was The Song Though!!!
I'm just watching the story on John Elliot on Australian tele and he is reducing me to tears. If only we were ALL like him.What a man, what a HUMAN. I will strive to be as compassionate. Having said that, I wish someone like John Elliot would for once help ME!
I think it is wonderful that people with money would help others. If I had millions, I would do the same and to say "Pay it Forward". Please take time to read my story (which I left out A LOT of details) but I am one of those in need.
I am at the end of my rope and ready to close the garage door if I do not get help somewhere or at least some advise as to where I can get help. I have been a single mom for many years raising my children & step-children basically by myself as most family are now deceased (lost my parents at the age of 11yrs old, lived in foster homes as a young gal & still struggling). I could write a book of all I went through in my lifetime but now I am 57yrs old and not too many years from retirement but not able to save enough to enjoy it. My story is a long complicated one so to make it short, I was financially raped by a family member who have now ruined a perfect credit score because I had to file bankruptcy. They have depleted my savings due to my own stupidity thinking from my heart instead of my head trying to help them out and ended up using any savings I had.. I am trying to find my way back and having a hard time at getting ahead. If someone could help out financially it would be a blessing but I do not like asking for handouts and I do have a good job. I would like to get a loan or advice as to where I could get a loan as regular banks will not help due to filing bankruptcy. The amount I need to make life easier would be $8,000 which would pay all my loans, late electric and some medical bills. I can afford $300-$350 a month and pay it off within 24-30 months. My rent is going to get behind and trying to keep up with regular bills is killing me due to trying to get out of payday hell (over 300+% in interest which I am now paying and is automatically deducted from my checking account). I had to take out loans in order to pay attorney fees, some regular bills so I am not late and medical bills but now I can not get out of this payday cycle. My health is not the best but I keep working to keep my head above water. So, if there is anyone out there who even reads this and has a way to help me reach my goal to payoff bills and never have to take payday loans again, please, send me an email at; Nanzee69@aol.com - I would be forever grateful if this miracle would happen. Once I could get ahead I would help someone else & "Pay it Forward". Thank you for reading this and God Bless you.
im a 37 years old,on disability living allowence,i have ordered a motability car,to help me get around,i have to pay £750 advance paymeant,which im struggling to pay i can raise £300 myself,if u could help, please contact me@oatiebrown@yahoo.co.uk thank you
My husband is a tremendous provider, that is until this bout of bad times. we are in real bad shape, losing everything we worked so hard for. Is there really someone who could help? we are willing and able to work, but being a builder work is very scarce.
Any ideas? Can you help?
Thanks
Did anyone else wonder if Hillary used to be a man?
It's nice to know that there is still Good people on this earth I would be the same way helping those who really need it. Bless You Mr Elliot
Hi, I am asking if there is anyway possible you can help me and my husband. In aug on the 11th 2008 my husband had a massive heart attack and now i am the only one working. I can not afford to pay my morgage and we may less it fast. we are now two months behind. we had some savings but i had to use it to pay our morgage payment since aug. please if there is anyway you my help me and my husband i will pay you back i promise. thank you very much sincerely Robin Martin
my address is 102 village street tennille ga 31089 or you can even send it directly to the morgage company if you would like. citifinancial in sandersville ga. it is in my husbands name Stevie c martin sr. thank you again Robin martin
nick leslau is a pity that only works in England, I would like him to tell my story which I all along it.
This weeks episode is in blackpool but my freind is soppoed to be in it in the hospital he was treatednbeofre he died but i don't think he wentto blackpool
hi...im ritchel dela cruz....can i ask favor? cud u help me find benefactors of my 3 niece..thank u and godbless u
Hie
am kindly asking if there is anyone who can help me please
hi my dad was on this programe steve who was sat in the pub i had never met him and sadly he passed away before this was screened i was wondering could anyone help me find gary or any contact with him as there are many questions i would like to ask him about his time here in blackpool thanks.
I was disapointed that Barrow was portrayed to be like a slum. I spent 24 years of my life in Barrow and all my family live there now. Channel 4 only showed the very worst area in the whole town. There are lovely areas of Barrow and the Community spirit is very good. I know the programme was meant to be able to help poorer people, but where was the view from the chap that ran the charity shops house? He lives opposite my parents and this area is classed as one of the best areas to live in Barrow. I saw the cameras filming this scence but this was cut out for the show. One of my friends also lives in a flat on "Barrow island" and is nowhere near as bad as what was shown in the show.
OMG HOW MUCH OF A DUMP DID THEY MAKE BARROW LOOK THE CHEEKY FUCKERS. I LIVE IN A HOUSE ON BARROW ISLAND AND ITS ACTUALLY QUITE A NICE 1. THEY ONLY FILMED LIKE A FEW BLOCKS OF THE ISLAND. Y NOT FILM THA GOOD SIDE WITH CAVENDISH PARK. MAKIN US ALL OUT 2 BE DOSSERS. WELL WE HAPPY WIV WOT WE GOT THANKS. THE SHIPYARDS A GOOD BUSINESS, ITS NOT DECLINING AT ALL!!! AND AS 4 THE AMOUNT OF MONEY HE GAVE OUT, HE PROLLY MAKES THAT IN A WEEKS INTEREST JUST FOR HAVING MILLIONS SO ITS NOTHIN 2 HIM. CUD OF PAYED POOR TERRYS GAS BILL OR SUMET
i am a multimillionaire and i have the money to help i have helped many charities and am here to help please im genuine and very much here o help
We watched secret millianaire on Monday 11th May 2009 based in Dundee. We watched in disbelief when it came to the cheques she was giving out. The most money was given to one family when all the other organisations help alot more people. My heart went out to the young lad at begining of programme who had no gas or electicity due to a fire in the flat above, he got nothing !!!!! What made that one family more in need than him or any other family, of which I am sure there are hundreds,WHAT WAS SHE THINKING???????????
yes I was absolutely staggered at the way she distributed the money, thought I might have fallen asleep and missed something. Weird indeed.
While I enjoy watching Secret Millionaire it is entertaining and not to be taken seriously, it is so predictable and you more or less know what they intend to do. It is simply a way for the rich to ease their conscience and think they have helped people. Just a tax write off for the "Millionaire".
They all try to be better than the last one. I work for what money I get and pay my bills, don't have a lot spare but I'm happy and content. There will always be drugs and street people we can't help them all they chose that lifestyle and probably started off like you or I. I'm sorry but it's the truth. Try helping some genuine caring people for a change. How can you possibly decide in 10 DAYS who is genuine and who is not. I don't think so.
Entertainment is what it is all about and helping people with money feel better !! Dom any of us really fall for this charade
What a great show we watch it here in Canada, and cry every week. I am sure the government could do more. But I guess they need there money for expenses
I was extremely annoyed at how Barrow was portrayed. Barrow is not one big doss hole! Barrow has ups and downs just like ANY town! Some of Barrow is lovely, especially the Newbarns area, Hawcoat and Holbeck! The main park is also a lovely place to walk through! Thanks for crushing hopes of increasing tourism etc, Channel 4.
Ladywood isnt run down like some1 keeps posting same old post, theres high risen flats in every inner city and its not rife with asian and blacks at all,ive lived in ladywood for years,not every ones poor, and yeh i agree at the community centre there are certainly other organisations based in there that could of benefited from the money, like the lone parents project, that struggles to fun raise just so a family can take there kids away on a day trip to the beach, they do a lot for families, in there, and try to help the community in any way.
Can anyone HELP my baby sister she is 41 years old and has no insurance,and has kidney cancer. Ruth rdb1218@aol.com GOD BLESS YOU ALL