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BBC1, 7.30pm Chicken dippers and smiley faces – a meal fit for a king, at least in the eyes of fussy kids everywhere. But we all know it’s not the healthiest of options.

This new series sees presenter and journalist Ranvir Singh give families an eight-week challenge to get fitter, eat better, and save money on their shopping, all at the same time.

And first to face the challenge is the Harling family from Manchester.

Working mum Lorraine struggles to deal with her three fussy kids who refuse to eat anything that isn’t processed freezer food. Jamie Oliver, look away now.

“Would you be willing to try different types of vegetables?” Ranvir asks Lorraine’s 10-year-old daughter. “Yeah, purple ones,” she replies. Well, that’s a start.

Lorraine, widowed four years ago when her husband died from a heart attack, also needs more time for herself to exercise.

Ranvir rallies the troops – chef and nutritionist Dale Pinnock, finance guru Gemma Godfrey and fitness consultant Tom Pitfield. It’s more emotional than you might think as the Harlings try to overhaul their lives.