Secret millionaire

[Teddy_boy]

Shocking but deeply moving scenes in Leeds.

[fliptheswitch]

Is this from last night, or is it More 4? I haven't seen it yet, so just wondered. I do enjoy this show... even though I usually end up crying!

[Teddy_boy]

More4 im a weeper too.

[fliptheswitch]

Ohh, I'll have a look. Did you see the one a couple of weeks ago, with the "celebrity" hairdresser from London? His brother had suffered with a brain injury, so he'd had experience personally. That was a good one. I think it makes better viewing when the "secret Millionaire" has been through a bit of a rough time themselves. You feel more towards them.

[Teddy_boy]

This was interesting because the guy owned the priory , then went undercover to Leeds helping alcoholics and saw the other end of the addiction scale.

[pusskin]

crikey, I didnt know it was on tonight! Maybe catch it on iplayer tomorrow?
(were virgin media) I usually have a bawl too teddy

[fliptheswitch]

Ah, I saw that one! Yes, it was brilliant wasn't it. He was so used to seeing the "glamorous" side to it... if that's the right word to use!
I liked him. He was from a normal, humble background. Seeing the girls at the rehabilitation centre was a bit of an eye-opener for him, I think!

[Everhelpful]

I think I would guess if someone followed me around with a Camera and Sound-Man. The show has been on for years.

[fliptheswitch]

Well yeah, there is always that.
The "shock factor" when they reveal themselves at the end, has definitely disappeared, I think.

[NOX]

I must be the only person then that finds it embarassingly patronising to people, I really hate it as a show. If you want to give to charity then do so, don't self agrand and humiliate those less fortunate than yourself.

[MarkRae]

^^ Hear! Hear!

[ummmm]

I agree....

[NOX]

Apparently not then;-)

[ummmm]

I'm sure there are some millionaires who go under cover without a camera in tow.

[NOX]

Yeah exactly- I just think lying to people and getting them to like and trust that lie only for them to then be considered worthy of your 'charity' is really demeening.

[ummmm]

Yes, and it's also very disappointing for the viewing public when the recipients do not look suitably overwhelmed with emotion!!

[netibiza]

To my mind the end justifies the means!!

[China Doll]

I like secret millionaire, it makes me smile... I think if it raises awareness then it's probably a good thing. I generally prefer charity to be done in a private manner but if everyone was like me then nothing would get publicised! (In terms of where it is needed, not publicity for giving to charity in the first place).

[Teddy_boy]

I think its sincere and helps people.Wheres the harm in that?

[chelle7272]

I have a friend who was made homeless last year to make room for a Secret Millionaire project.
Tha project supported a homeless charity who wanted to purchase bigger premises and wanted a lcoal pub because of it's situation. My friend was manageing the pub and the charity came along and bought it and kicked him and his teenage daughter out 2 weeks before xmas.
I do watch though and did used to enjoy it. yes I'm sure there are millionaires who do it without a camera crew but surely the point is to raise awareness, not only of the cjharities themselvs, but of how we don;t always stop to think of others, especially if our own lives are very comfortable.

[fliptheswitch]

Agree with CD. I help out at a homeless shelter, and I would never have thought of doing it, if it wasn't for something I'd seen on an episode of this show.
I do kind of agree with the patronising comment, made by NOX, as it can be a bit embarrassing for the "less fortunate" people, when they get the "I'm actually a very successful businessman and a millionaire". That part does make me cringe a bit.
However, I do still love it and think it's a really good way of raising awareness, and much needed funds, for these charities.