Channel 4 documentary seeks Milton Keynes people willing to give up technology and live a more "simple" life

A new documentary series about living a simpler life is searching for volunteers in MK.
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Television production company Five Mile Films wants to hear from families, couples and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and experiences who are willing to take time out from their regular life and step into a different way of living.

"The idea behind the series is about saying goodbye to smartphones, Zoom calls, social media, Amazon etc – all the distractions and pressures of normal life - to go and live a simpler life, experience the ‘good life’ fantasy and think about what our modern life and its multitude of choices, has really given us," said a spokesman.

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"We will explore the idea of whether in fact, less is more."

The documentary will explore whether less is moreThe documentary will explore whether less is more
The documentary will explore whether less is more

Filming would take place over a number of months next year. Anybody interested in finding out more, should email [email protected] giving their name, age and contact number, stating briefly why they would like to live a simpler life.