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Page 1 of 2 May 19th & 20th, The Duchess in Hull documentary, ITV1, UK TV listing, 9pm Being no stranger to battling her own personal battles with trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York decides to trade in her luxurious Manhattan apartment for a council estate in one of England's poorest neighborhoods to show the importance in trying to eat healthy.  Staying in a guesthouse with a twin bed, a television and a coffee maker, The Duchess said “I do like being with people at street level, where I feel they accept me as I am.”  Having been an ambassador for Weight Watchers for the last 12 years, The Duchess mentors the Sargerson's. A family of six that manages to live on a budget of just £80 a week and whose diet consists of junk food and cigarettes. She said “I didn’t preach to the Sargersons and say ‘Stop smoking, and eating these things’ I said ‘This helped me and it might help you.” She advised on swapping their unhealthy diet of crisps, to fruits and vegetables and helped in implementing an exercise regime. Jean-Christophe Novelli, a Michelin-star chef assisted in creating a diet plan.  To view the two-part series and behind the scenes clips, visit ITV.com Readers have left 28 comments. Oh Sarah, Please come back to the U.K. for good! Forget the press, they are disgusting! Tonight you have shown once again what a lovely genuine caring person you really are. We miss you in the UK, and I think you are a great role model for all. x  I just watched one of the most enjoyable Royal moments of televison in years. Sarah your admiration to the Sargersons was just spell binding. I just hope that it works, and what you have done, is made me remember that you are amazing.
Keep up the good work.
All my love
Gary Hamilton
St Andrews
Scotland 3. Posted by flowerpot on 2008-05-19 22:18:30 What a lovely spirit you are Sarah,you are beautiful on the inside as well as out. May you go from strength to strength in your endeavours.
best wishes
Sara
xxx 4. Posted by thegeek on 2008-05-19 22:19:09 I've just seen the programme on ITV and it was really moving. Sarah, you have always been a source of inspiration for me. Your daughters must be so proud of you. Please carry on doing work in the U.K., you have been missed! 5. Posted by Barbara on 2008-05-19 22:19:23 Absolutely amazing Sarah,
the rapport you quickly created and the strength that flowed from you to the family.
You made them feel so comfortable and had such empathy with Tonia.  6. Posted by thefayth on 2008-05-19 22:25:08 (APPLAUSE) 7. Posted by Maplegirl on 2008-05-19 22:26:02 I agree entirely, it was fantastic to see the emotion you were able to bring out of the family, and just by listening to them, the comfort and hope you were able to bring to them. Well done, and keep it up. I would love to help!  What a beautiful person you are Sarah, how can so many people have got it so wrong about you. What I have just seen has made me realise just what a beautiful person you are, Your empathy with the Sargeson's was insperational,I hope you read these e-mails so that you will know just what the real people of this country think of you. Come back soon Sarah the ordinary people would love to see you.
Lots of Love
Anne XX 9. Posted by Moriko on 2008-05-19 22:52:13 Dear Sarah, Well done!! I realise what a lot of courage this must have taken. You did so very well. Finally the nation can see the "real" Sarah Ferguson. You have been an inspiration in many ways.
Good luck!! fantastic programme on itv,your such a good person, your daughters must be so proud of you and you of them, your an inspiration to us all. 11. Posted by Kentgirl on 2008-05-20 09:01:37 Sarah - last nights show was FANTASTIC. You were great and can't wait for the second part tonight. As we told you yesterday people would love it and we did! you and youre girls are an inspiration to all in the UK , forget the press ! come back home , the british people will be behind you, we love you xxxxxxx 13. Posted by Mazly1966 on 2008-05-20 10:17:10 Go girl...you tell em...! Come on Alison Pearson, if you're brave enough to say it on paper then come on out and take it on the chin....! Sarah, you're a brilliant example for many women of our 'age' group, your beautiful, strong, independant and not willing to let others break you, you are fantastic! Come home soon.. I need someone to help me loose a few pounds too...! Brilliant! This is no publicity stunt. You are a genuinely caring, loving and beautiful woman. I can't wait to see the concluding programme this evening. Angela 15. Posted by gert on 2008-05-20 21:50:37 what a brilliant show Sarah, you are such a warm caring person, watching you with the sargersons has given me the kick up the backside (pardon my french) that I needed. 14stone 4 at the moment but soon to be 1 stone lighter..... working on losing 1 stone at a time... feeling very motivated now. Thanks Sarah, will keep you posted.
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