A whole island wins the lottery. What could possibly go wrong? (Spoiler: everything.)
The uplifting story of a seaside town transformed by a £17.3M lottery win. Meet the working-class community of Canvey Island, who won a fantastic opportunity to improve their lives.
Direction
Intimate access to real people making beautifully bad decisions.
Editing
Balances heartwarming hope with delicious British awkwardness.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Canvey Island sits below sea level, making this a literal sinking community dreaming of elevation through luck.
The £17.3M figure is specific because it was split 49 ways — director spent months negotiating who'd appear on camera.
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