Channel 4: The hunt for the tightest people in Britain

CLAIREZKKTV · Post by **CLAIREZKKTV** » 10 Oct 2008, 17:59

I am currently undertaking the hunt for the tightest - most frugal - people in Britain for a Channel 4 half hour documentary. The idea is to pick up lots of money-saving tips from people who are extremely careful with their cash to help us out in the credit crunch.

Iâ€™m celebrating tightness as a good way to be and I want to meet and learn money-saving tips which I can incorporate in to my life.

Please nominate your most frugal mate (or granny, uncle, boyfriend, date, wife, husbandâ€¦or yourself)!

Please call Claire Braden today on 0207 482 5885 or email me money.saving@zkktv.com

I look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes,
Claire

Dean H · Post by **Dean H** » 10 Oct 2008, 20:30

MY father in law must be the tightest bloke in Britain, if he found a sticking plaster in the gutter he would cut himself so that he could use it!
He even went on holiday to France and took wine with him !
(I kid you not!)
Dean. :shock:

Dave · Post by **Dave** » 10 Oct 2008, 20:38

he sounds so tight i bet he owes himself
money

chickenchaser · Post by **chickenchaser** » 10 Oct 2008, 21:00

Wow Richard,

You're attracting all these show-biz types to the Forum now.
Your fame and sage advice is obviously highly prized in the glitzy circles you must now be moving in.

If they make the programme I will definitely watch it if you're the star (f+

Post by **Richard** » 13 Oct 2008, 14:22

It isn't my life, it's my good looks.

Strangely I was approached by 'The One Show' the other day, but I don't think that's until next year sometime !

However,

I've spoken to Claire this morning and the ideal would seem to me to be a family situation where everyone is joining in the frugal life.

How I read it is more that a person has changed their lifestyle to have a quality life, but using their own resources and skills rather than buying things.
Sort of - "I can't afford that, but if I .........."

So, if you do know a family who come into that bracket, please ask them and let Sally know.

It sounds like a good, light hearted look at those who are making a difference in their lifes, non conformists maybe - but definately better off for it !

Thanks, Richard