0:00:02 > 0:00:05This show lets you take control of your single parent's life.
0:00:05 > 0:00:07Project Parent HQ, can I help?
0:00:07 > 0:00:09My dad needs your help! He's so uncool!
0:00:09 > 0:00:12- Uh-huh.- We need to turn him from geek to chic.
0:00:12 > 0:00:16- His glasses are tragic and he reads far too many books.- That's serious.
0:00:16 > 0:00:20- BOTH: He needs to get a life! - I'm on my way.- BOTH: Thanks!
0:00:22 > 0:00:24Today's project manager is 12-year-old Meigan.
0:00:24 > 0:00:26My dad's a geek.
0:00:26 > 0:00:28Ably assisted by best friend, Bethany.
0:00:28 > 0:00:33- Meigan's mission is to change Dad's image...- You look amazing.
0:00:33 > 0:00:35Looks like my nana's curtains.
0:00:35 > 0:00:39- Find a nice woman to take Dad on a fun day out... - THEY LAUGH
0:00:39 > 0:00:41- That one! - And get up to major mischief
0:00:41 > 0:00:44in the Project Parent surveillance van.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- Don't laugh. Take it seriously. - I will do.
0:00:48 > 0:00:49THEY LAUGH
0:00:49 > 0:00:53- You're wicked, you two. - The idea of Meigan taking control
0:00:53 > 0:00:55of my life absolutely terrifies me.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58- It's better than Christmas! - Two, one.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00Wow! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:01:00 > 0:01:01Thank you!
0:01:20 > 0:01:23Hello and welcome to Project Parent, the show
0:01:23 > 0:01:26that gives you the chance to take control of your parent's life.
0:01:26 > 0:01:29We'll help you re-brand your mum or dad with a whole new look
0:01:29 > 0:01:33and find the right person to whisk them off on a glam night out.
0:01:33 > 0:01:37Today we're on the South Coast to transform a book-loving single dad
0:01:37 > 0:01:39into an action movie star.
0:01:42 > 0:01:48My name's Meigan. I'm 12 years old and I live on a boat.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55I live with my dog, my mum and my step-dad,
0:01:55 > 0:01:58and my best friend comes and visits sometimes.
0:02:01 > 0:02:04This is my bedroom. This is the bathroom.
0:02:04 > 0:02:06This is the kitchen.
0:02:06 > 0:02:08And this is the living room.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12This is life on a narrow boat.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19Though Meigan spends most of her life on a boat,
0:02:19 > 0:02:24she does spend school holidays on dry land with her dad, Paul.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28My dad's a geek!
0:02:28 > 0:02:33- He reads sci-fi books. - I probably read two books a week.
0:02:33 > 0:02:35I've always got a book on the go.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38Helping Meigan out will be her best friend, Bethany.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42Together they will project manage Dad's transformation.
0:02:42 > 0:02:46If I could describe my dad's style, I'd say it's awful.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49I just wear what I feel comfortable in wearing.
0:02:49 > 0:02:53There's no colour in any of these. It's just boring whites and browns.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57- The colour's fading. He's had it for years.- Eurgh!
0:02:57 > 0:03:00The brightest thing I've got in my wardrobe are the coat hangers.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03The blue's faded... Eurgh!
0:03:04 > 0:03:05Eurgh!
0:03:08 > 0:03:12It's been about nine years since since he's had a proper relationship.
0:03:12 > 0:03:16The perfect woman for him would have Frankie from The Saturdays' eyes
0:03:16 > 0:03:20Cameron Diaz's smile, and Angelina Jolie's hair.
0:03:20 > 0:03:25The idea of Meigan taking control of my life absolutely terrifies me.
0:03:25 > 0:03:27This is a chance for my dad to stop reading about things
0:03:27 > 0:03:31in the books and actually do it and get out there and have some fun.
0:03:31 > 0:03:35Paul is perfect for Project Parent.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38But it won't just be me and the girls.
0:03:38 > 0:03:42Helping us out will be our resident style expert, Darren Kennedy,
0:03:42 > 0:03:46a fashion guru who knows what's hot and what's not.
0:03:46 > 0:03:50He'll help Meigan and Bethany turn Dad from a dud to a dude.
0:03:50 > 0:03:54- Hi.- Hello! Thank you for coming to help.- We came as fast as we could.
0:03:54 > 0:03:57Here's the disaster.
0:03:57 > 0:03:59Is he a disaster? We're not saying anything, Paul.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02- So, Meigan, are you ready to take control of Dad's life?- Yes!
0:04:02 > 0:04:05- And Bethany, are you ready to help?- Yes.- Superb.
0:04:05 > 0:04:06Paul, are you ready?
0:04:06 > 0:04:09- I think so.- Come on, then. - Girls, we need to get stuck in.
0:04:09 > 0:04:11Show me the way.
0:04:14 > 0:04:19We brought Dad's worst offending articles outside for inspection.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21OK, so talk to me about this wardrobe. What's the problem?
0:04:21 > 0:04:26It's all beige, all blue and striped, and it's just awful.
0:04:26 > 0:04:28What I would say that this is, it's probably the only
0:04:28 > 0:04:30piece of colour in this wardrobe, which is good.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34- He's had it since I was born.- What do you think it says about your dad,
0:04:34 > 0:04:37- wearing these clothes? - That he's a geek and a librarian.
0:04:37 > 0:04:39Paul, when was the last time you went out with a lady?
0:04:39 > 0:04:42Quite some time ago, probably about a year ago.
0:04:42 > 0:04:45It's not a priority. There's other priorities at the moment.
0:04:45 > 0:04:47What are the ideal looks and attributes a lady
0:04:47 > 0:04:49- needs to have for you? - Somebody who's funny.
0:04:49 > 0:04:51- You like a bit of humour. - Yeah, absolutely.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54If we would say, like a movie star or something,
0:04:54 > 0:04:57I would say more sort of girl-next-door Meg Ryan look.
0:04:57 > 0:05:01- ANGELLICA IN AN AMERICAN ACCENT:- I'm Meg Ryan. That's really nice of you.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04Does Meigan ever say that she'd like you to look or dress a certain way?
0:05:04 > 0:05:07She hates me in shorts.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- I've got a crackin' pair of legs, actually.- Ooh.
0:05:10 > 0:05:12Uh, how short are they?
0:05:12 > 0:05:14They're like hotpants on a man.
0:05:14 > 0:05:16They are hotpants! They're too short.
0:05:16 > 0:05:18In fact, I think that should be outlawed.
0:05:18 > 0:05:22Do you think because, you know, you haven't been on a night out
0:05:22 > 0:05:25with a lady in such a while, you've lost confidence in
0:05:25 > 0:05:29- that area?- I think that's probably true. That's got to be the case.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32I think he has the potential to be very handsome,
0:05:32 > 0:05:35because he is, it's just the clothes make him look all wrong.
0:05:35 > 0:05:37Paul, are you ready to put the adventure book down
0:05:37 > 0:05:41- for a moment and live the adventure? - Why not?- Shall we cheer to that?
0:05:41 > 0:05:43No problem.
0:05:43 > 0:05:45It's a deal.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- You got no choice. - THEY LAUGH
0:05:50 > 0:05:51So, Meigan, in terms of
0:05:51 > 0:05:54an ideal look for your dad, what have you got in mind?
0:05:54 > 0:05:57I think he should have a really nice suit, but with an open shirt,
0:05:57 > 0:06:01maybe colourful, and some smart trousers and shoes. I think his hair
0:06:01 > 0:06:05should be a bit spiked with hair gel, because this style since I was born.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09I agree completely. What we could do here,
0:06:09 > 0:06:12is with some simple colour, we could make your dad
0:06:12 > 0:06:16- look younger, more handsome, and stand out, more attractive.- Yeah.
0:06:16 > 0:06:20Paul is such a lovely dad, but I think he's slightly concerned
0:06:20 > 0:06:22about giving Meigan control.
0:06:22 > 0:06:24I don't think he need to be concerned, because I think
0:06:24 > 0:06:28the girls know exactly what they want and basically it's from geek
0:06:28 > 0:06:30to Hollywood action star.
0:06:30 > 0:06:32Like action heroes Brad Pitt,
0:06:32 > 0:06:36Mickey Rourke, and James Bond's Daniel Craig.
0:06:36 > 0:06:39Sounds easier than it is, I think, though.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- We need to inject some fun and life into him.- Yeah, we do.
0:06:42 > 0:06:46- Like, we need to inject some fun... - We need to do it now.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54Now, to find the right person to take Dad out,
0:06:54 > 0:06:57Meigan and her best friend, Bethany, will have a little help
0:06:57 > 0:06:59from the Project Parent surveillance van.
0:06:59 > 0:07:03It's loaded with hi-tech gadgets and gizmos that will allow
0:07:03 > 0:07:04our two girls, Meigan and Bethany,
0:07:04 > 0:07:07to interrogate Dad's three would-be co-stars.
0:07:07 > 0:07:08They'll be in total control.
0:07:08 > 0:07:13With the help of our bovine assistant, the Hot Seat is ready.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16Meigan and Bethany can get up to all sorts of mischief,
0:07:16 > 0:07:19as the ladies can't see them, they can only hear them.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21And if they don't like what they hear, there's always the buzzer.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23BUZZER BLARES
0:07:26 > 0:07:28The three are: Julie.
0:07:28 > 0:07:29She's an avid reader, like Paul.
0:07:33 > 0:07:34Next up is Sue.
0:07:34 > 0:07:37She loves laughing, which is a serious requirement for Paul.
0:07:40 > 0:07:44Finally, there's Karen.
0:07:49 > 0:07:51If no match is up to scratch,
0:07:51 > 0:07:55there's a back-up option in the shape of Paul's dad.
0:07:55 > 0:07:57He'll be on hand for a boy's night out.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59Let the interrogation begin.
0:07:59 > 0:08:01- Ready for the first person?- Yeah.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04BOTH: Could the first lady come in, please?
0:08:05 > 0:08:07- Excited.- Dad loves cats.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10Do your best cat impression.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13- Miaow! - THEY LAUGH
0:08:13 > 0:08:17- Not bad.- If you were a spy, you need to be able to crack the code.
0:08:17 > 0:08:21You have 30 seconds to crack this.
0:08:21 > 0:08:23Crack the Rubik's cube?
0:08:23 > 0:08:25Are you kidding me?
0:08:25 > 0:08:27I'm a disaster at this.
0:08:27 > 0:08:29You've got ten seconds left!
0:08:29 > 0:08:31Darling, you could give me five hours,
0:08:31 > 0:08:32I still couldn't do it.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34- Time's up.- Is that right?
0:08:34 > 0:08:35BUZZER BLARES
0:08:35 > 0:08:37SHE LAUGHS
0:08:37 > 0:08:39Me and my best friend can do a really good Russian accent.
0:08:39 > 0:08:41What's your best Russian accent?
0:08:41 > 0:08:43I sink vee are being followed.
0:08:43 > 0:08:45BUZZER BLARES
0:08:45 > 0:08:46SHE LAUGHS
0:08:46 > 0:08:52- You're wicked, you two.- Action movies always have martial arts.
0:08:52 > 0:08:56Give us your best karate chop.
0:08:56 > 0:08:58Aiee...ya!
0:08:58 > 0:09:00THEY LAUGH
0:09:00 > 0:09:04- Thank you very much and see you around.- Thank you, girls.
0:09:04 > 0:09:06It was really good fun.
0:09:06 > 0:09:10She laughs at her own jokes quite a lot, like my dad does, and thinks
0:09:10 > 0:09:13she's funny when she's not. Just like my dad.
0:09:13 > 0:09:15It's rare that I let my hair down and have such a fun time.
0:09:15 > 0:09:17I felt like one of the girls. It was great.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21Could lady number two please come sit in the chair?
0:09:22 > 0:09:24Hello. Here I am.
0:09:24 > 0:09:29To be an action star, you need fast reflex. Think fast.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31OK.
0:09:31 > 0:09:33Well done!
0:09:33 > 0:09:35Do your best Russian accent.
0:09:35 > 0:09:39- REALLY BAD RUSSIAN ACCENT: - I will meet you in the cafe
0:09:39 > 0:09:41in one hour. I will be wearing the wig.
0:09:41 > 0:09:46- BUZZER BLARES Sounded like an English spy.- Oh, no!
0:09:46 > 0:09:48Dad loves cats.
0:09:48 > 0:09:50Do your best cat impression.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53- You want to see my impression of my cat?- Yeah!
0:09:54 > 0:09:56THEY LAUGH
0:09:57 > 0:10:01- Goodbye!- Bye! - BUZZER BLARES
0:10:01 > 0:10:03She was a bit serious at some points.
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- She didn't laugh as much.- No. - She didn't laugh too, too much.
0:10:06 > 0:10:08And she's got a cat.
0:10:08 > 0:10:11They sounded to be laughing, so let's hope it did the trick.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15Could the next lady come in?
0:10:15 > 0:10:17What do you do, then, as your job?
0:10:17 > 0:10:19I'm an accountant.
0:10:19 > 0:10:21THEY GROAN
0:10:21 > 0:10:23Do your best Russian spy accent.
0:10:23 > 0:10:26- IN A RUSSIAN ACCENT:- I'll meet you in the cafe in an hour.
0:10:26 > 0:10:28I will be the one with the wig.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- That's the best one yet. - Yeah, it was really good.
0:10:31 > 0:10:32You're the best one yet, saying that.
0:10:32 > 0:10:38- Oh, really?- To be an action star you need fast reflexes. Think fast.
0:10:40 > 0:10:42THEY ROAR WITH LAUGHTER
0:10:44 > 0:10:49- BUZZER BLARES - Meigan's dad loves country music. Sing 9 To 5.
0:10:49 > 0:10:51# They just use your mind
0:10:51 > 0:10:54# And they never give you credit
0:10:54 > 0:10:58# It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it. #
0:10:58 > 0:11:01- That was good!- Oh, thank you! - SHE LAUGHS
0:11:01 > 0:11:05- Bye!- Bye! - BUZZER BLARES
0:11:05 > 0:11:07She's really good for an accountant!
0:11:07 > 0:11:10I thought I was a pretty good Dolly Parton, actually.
0:11:10 > 0:11:14- I think I did quite well at that one. - SHE LAUGHS
0:11:16 > 0:11:19First of all, I want you to tell me a little bit of what you liked
0:11:19 > 0:11:22or what you didn't like about each person. Start with Julie?
0:11:22 > 0:11:25So what was Julie's best answer and worst answer?
0:11:25 > 0:11:28- Her best answer was probably the cat. - Miaow.
0:11:28 > 0:11:31But her worst one was the Rubik's cube.
0:11:31 > 0:11:36Sue. Her best answer would have to be the cat as well,
0:11:36 > 0:11:39because she did an impression of HER cat.
0:11:39 > 0:11:43Her worst one was probably her Russian impression.
0:11:43 > 0:11:50Karen, her best answer had to be 9 To 5 song and worst answer,
0:11:50 > 0:11:53the think fast.
0:11:53 > 0:11:54THEY ROAR LAUGHING
0:11:54 > 0:11:56But she laughs and that's a good thing, I guess.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59All right then. And then finally we still have
0:11:59 > 0:12:01your grandad, Jim, in the mix because him
0:12:01 > 0:12:05and your dad really get on, don't they? Shall I keep him in the mix?
0:12:05 > 0:12:08- Yeah.- So, girls, this is where it gets tough.
0:12:08 > 0:12:10You have to get rid of one of the ladies.
0:12:10 > 0:12:13That's a difficult one.
0:12:13 > 0:12:17- Yeah.- I think we're going to get rid of Sue.
0:12:17 > 0:12:19- Not really what we were looking for, so...- Sorry.
0:12:19 > 0:12:24I'm sad. Very sad.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28- ANGELLICA IN AN AMERICAN ACCENT:- I feel so bad for you, but thank you!
0:12:28 > 0:12:31Today's gone amazing.
0:12:31 > 0:12:33The spy van was just the best bit.
0:12:33 > 0:12:36We were in complete control and they had to listen to us,
0:12:36 > 0:12:39- so we could make them do silly things, it was just amazing.- Yeah.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41- We couldn't stop laughing. - It was really funny.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47For the remaining two hopefuls, there's still one more hurdle
0:12:47 > 0:12:50before someone is chosen to whisk Dad off on a great adventure.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53But can the girls convince Dad
0:12:53 > 0:12:55to get some colour into his bland wardrobe?
0:12:55 > 0:12:58He's a much more interesting person than his clothes are.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02It's a good thing style star Darren Kennedy is here to help.
0:13:05 > 0:13:07This is going to be a cracker.
0:13:07 > 0:13:10For as long as Meigan can remember, Dad has had the same wardrobe.
0:13:10 > 0:13:13Disastrous! Meigan thinks that underneath those old glasses is
0:13:13 > 0:13:17a really handsome guy, and Paul readily admits he has no idea about
0:13:17 > 0:13:22fashion, so my job is to help her transform him from dorky to dashing.
0:13:22 > 0:13:27We've come to a fashionable men's tailor so Meigan and Bethany can
0:13:27 > 0:13:31hopefully put suited and booted into Dad's new Hollywood look.
0:13:31 > 0:13:33Here's the deal. We're going to go shopping.
0:13:33 > 0:13:37Paul, you go off on your own. Girls, have you got an idea in your mind
0:13:37 > 0:13:38- of what you're going for? - Yeah.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- We know exactly what we're looking for.- Girls, we'll hit the floor
0:13:41 > 0:13:44ourselves, and we'll see you in the changing rooms.
0:13:44 > 0:13:45- OK.- See you later. Come on.
0:13:48 > 0:13:52- Maybe jackets like this.- Yeah. That's quite Hollywood.
0:13:52 > 0:13:54- I like that.- Oh, that's quite nice.
0:13:54 > 0:13:57You like the pinstripe? Interesting,
0:13:57 > 0:14:01because often times people think, no, pinstripe, it's very work-y,
0:14:01 > 0:14:04- but not necessarily. Depends how you dress it up.- Yeah.
0:14:04 > 0:14:08That is pretty impressive, I have to say. Why this one?
0:14:08 > 0:14:11- I think because it's shiny. - I like the colour of it.
0:14:11 > 0:14:12I think it's really nice.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15You guys have great eyes, because I think this is one
0:14:15 > 0:14:17of my favourite suits in the shop.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20I love the fact it seems to be metallic. It's very Hollywood.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23You could imagine your favourite Hollywood star wearing that.
0:14:23 > 0:14:25And the detail is second to none.
0:14:25 > 0:14:28This little riveting detail here with the treading.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31Absolutely beautiful. The little pocket,
0:14:31 > 0:14:33the slim lapels there, really nice as well.
0:14:33 > 0:14:35That will make him look slimmer.
0:14:35 > 0:14:40Meanwhile, is Dad overwhelmed by all the choice?
0:14:40 > 0:14:43- Are you completely lost? I see nothing in your hands.- No.
0:14:43 > 0:14:48I am completely lost and got to take advantage of your help and guidance.
0:14:48 > 0:14:51I mean, Paul, I completely get your point about, you know, you don't
0:14:51 > 0:14:55have a huge interest in fashion so you just wear kind of
0:14:55 > 0:14:58fairly beige and cream and clothes the kind of mellow in.
0:14:58 > 0:15:02But do you not think that's a little bit of an excuse as well?
0:15:02 > 0:15:04Yeah, it possibly is.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07I've got no objection to brightening up a wardrobe.
0:15:07 > 0:15:09Bit of purple?
0:15:09 > 0:15:11Not so keen....
0:15:11 > 0:15:13It was, like, instantly...
0:15:13 > 0:15:17I think the clothes I've chosen will be a step up from the clothes
0:15:17 > 0:15:19he's already got, because he's got barely anything, and I don't
0:15:19 > 0:15:22think he's even got a suit, so this will be a big improvement.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24Guys, it's the moment of truth.
0:15:24 > 0:15:26First outfit and off you go.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29- Thanks, guys.- He won't be saying that in a few minutes.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31THEY LAUGH Agreed!
0:15:31 > 0:15:34This will be the first time Meigan will see
0:15:34 > 0:15:40- her dad out of boring beige. - Three, two, one, come on out, Dad.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- What do you think, guys?- Whoa.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- You're gobsmacked. - He's smarter and there's no beige.
0:15:47 > 0:15:50- How are you feeling in the colour? - I like this. Yeah.
0:15:50 > 0:15:52That fits you like a glove.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55Next time you buy clothes yourself, and you think it's a bit tight,
0:15:55 > 0:15:58and actually, when it fits good, you know it's the right size.
0:16:02 > 0:16:07- Amazing.- A bit of Miami in there, Hollywood meets Miami, which I like.
0:16:07 > 0:16:11- Paul, how are you feeling? - I don't feel comfortable in it.
0:16:11 > 0:16:14I don't think the look suits me. It looks like my nana's curtains.
0:16:14 > 0:16:16I disagree. It looks good on him.
0:16:16 > 0:16:21You can wear florals, and pink, and still look masculine.
0:16:21 > 0:16:22Happy days. I really like this.
0:16:22 > 0:16:26- You look amazing!- I love it.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28I think it's absolutely brilliant.
0:16:28 > 0:16:31Good choice. And what I love about this look is the blazer,
0:16:31 > 0:16:33because that's a blazer from a suit. Beautiful.
0:16:33 > 0:16:38You take it off, mix and match, and you've got a whole other look.
0:16:38 > 0:16:42- What do you think?- He's certainly giving me a lot of surprises.
0:16:42 > 0:16:46It's better than Christmas!
0:16:46 > 0:16:51- Wow. I love it.- I don't think it's me, to be honest with you.
0:16:51 > 0:16:52Let's just try one thing.
0:16:52 > 0:16:54I think if we lose the tie,
0:16:54 > 0:16:57let's just go without it, what do you think of that?
0:16:57 > 0:17:00- Big difference.- Looks more casual.
0:17:00 > 0:17:04- Now it just ticks all the boxes. - You pulled it off without the tie.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07Meigan and Bethany have narrowed their selection of outfits down
0:17:07 > 0:17:11to three. But you'll have to wait and see which one
0:17:11 > 0:17:13they've chosen for the big day.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16He'll look absolutely stunning. I think people won't believe it's him.
0:17:16 > 0:17:20- I know.- Good job! I like it. Yay!
0:17:22 > 0:17:25It has been a while since Dad's been out with a lady, and now Meigan
0:17:25 > 0:17:31and Bethany need to choose between the remaining two, Julie and Karen.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34But if Dad's action co-star is going
0:17:34 > 0:17:37to make the grade, they'll need to learn how to fly like a spy.
0:17:37 > 0:17:40Their mission will be to navigate a military helicopter
0:17:40 > 0:17:44into enemy territory without crashing.
0:17:44 > 0:17:46This hi-tech £1 million flight simulator
0:17:46 > 0:17:49will put the ladies to the test.
0:17:49 > 0:17:53With Dad's secret earpiece in place, the scene is set.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56- We'll be giving you instructions and you HAVE to follow them.- I will do.
0:17:56 > 0:17:58Meigan and Bethany,
0:17:58 > 0:18:01why have you chosen this mix and match for your dad?
0:18:01 > 0:18:04Because Dad needs to have an adventure and stop reading them.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07- He needs a beautiful co-star. - I see what you've done there.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10Get set! It's all systems go.
0:18:12 > 0:18:15- Hiya.- Oh, at last. How are you doing?
0:18:15 > 0:18:18- I'm Julie.- I'll be your pilot today.
0:18:20 > 0:18:24- Dad, you're going to give Julie a blindfold.- You're going to have
0:18:24 > 0:18:26controls but with a blindfold.
0:18:26 > 0:18:30I'll give you instructions, so I'll tell you to pull forward, back,
0:18:30 > 0:18:31forward, back, left, right.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33Here we go. We're flying.
0:18:33 > 0:18:38- Ugh.- Pull back slowly and turn to your right. Down slightly.
0:18:38 > 0:18:40Just keep it like that.
0:18:40 > 0:18:43With your left hand, just push that down just lightly.
0:18:43 > 0:18:45You should be a driving instructor.
0:18:45 > 0:18:48THEY LAUGH
0:18:48 > 0:18:49Right. Let's swap seats.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52Both of you have to speak in a Russian accent.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55- We've got to both speak in a Russian accent.- What is this Russian thing?
0:18:55 > 0:18:59- This passion for Russian thing? - I've got no idea. - SHE LAUGHS
0:18:59 > 0:19:02THEY LAUGH
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- THEY SPEAK IN A RUSSIAN ACCENT - Vith your right hand, go right.. - Yah.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09COMPUTER: Caution! Caution! BEEPING
0:19:09 > 0:19:12- Ooh! Left, left, left! - Try a Russian accent.
0:19:12 > 0:19:14That's Norwegian!
0:19:14 > 0:19:17THEY LAUGH
0:19:17 > 0:19:19- Into the middle.- Nyet.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23THEY LAUGH
0:19:23 > 0:19:24Zis is fun with Russian accent.
0:19:24 > 0:19:28- They're just having so much fun together.- Yeah.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30- Did you enjoy that? - I did.- Was it OK?
0:19:30 > 0:19:33- Thank you.- No, it was brilliant.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36I think they got on really well because they were all
0:19:36 > 0:19:39talkative to each other and she was just laughing the whole way through.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42I thought Paul was a really polite man.
0:19:42 > 0:19:46He made me feel very comfortable and he obviously has no problem
0:19:46 > 0:19:48socialising and talking to people.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50Send Karen in.
0:19:50 > 0:19:51- Hiya.- Hi.
0:19:51 > 0:19:53- Hi, it's Paul.- Hi, Paul, I'm Karen.
0:19:53 > 0:19:56- I think you need a parachute.- What?
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- Parachute?- Yeah, where we're going now.- All right, OK.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02- Shall we give it a go?- Go on, then.
0:20:02 > 0:20:05You have got to be action hero serious.
0:20:05 > 0:20:07Take this flight really seriously.
0:20:07 > 0:20:08Don't laugh. Take it seriously.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- Are they telling you what to do? - I need to concentrate now,
0:20:12 > 0:20:14- so no questions for a moment. - Sorry. OK.
0:20:14 > 0:20:16THEY LAUGH
0:20:18 > 0:20:21Tell her to touch some buttons, but then get really annoyed
0:20:21 > 0:20:25- when she does.- Can you just press any button, please?
0:20:25 > 0:20:29Stop, stop! Not that one! That's the ejector.
0:20:31 > 0:20:36- Swap seats.- I think it's your turn now.- Oh, no.- Absolutely.
0:20:36 > 0:20:39- Are you joking?- No, your turn.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41Now that's not fair. I hope you're ready to crash.
0:20:41 > 0:20:46Dad, while she's flying, keep on asking her loads of questions.
0:20:48 > 0:20:51- Have you ever flown before?- No.
0:20:51 > 0:20:53Do you live locally around Pompey, or...?
0:20:53 > 0:20:56We used to live in Eastleigh.
0:20:56 > 0:20:58- I'm Southampton. - Oh, OK. Whereabouts in Southampton?
0:20:58 > 0:21:00I know it quite well.
0:21:00 > 0:21:03You're determined to make me crash, aren't you?
0:21:03 > 0:21:08- Dad, tickle her.- Hold on. I'm going to distract you now.
0:21:08 > 0:21:12Oh, that's not fair. That's cheating.
0:21:12 > 0:21:16- COMPUTER BEEPS - Oh, and I crashed. - Hey, look!- Awww.
0:21:16 > 0:21:19- They did well.- That was brilliant. Thank you very much.
0:21:19 > 0:21:23- Thank you very much.- I enjoyed that. - She was really funny, she was taking
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- it seriously, she was having a good laugh with my dad.- And Karen?
0:21:27 > 0:21:30She was taking it seriously and having a good laugh with my dad.
0:21:30 > 0:21:32THEY LAUGH
0:21:32 > 0:21:35I think we did very, very well. I think we made a great team.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37Good bit of teamwork, that was.
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- It's decision time.- Ooh!
0:21:43 > 0:21:46- You think you're going to struggle with this, don't you?- Yes.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49Let's start off with Julie. How do you think that went?
0:21:49 > 0:21:52- Well, with Julie, we really liked how they...- Connected.
0:21:52 > 0:21:56- Into the middle?- Nyet. - SHE LAUGHS
0:21:56 > 0:21:57Tell me about Karen.
0:21:57 > 0:21:59She was smiling a lot.
0:21:59 > 0:22:03But what we didn't like is at first she was very nervous.
0:22:03 > 0:22:05Do you want to keep your grandad Jim in the mix?
0:22:05 > 0:22:11- Yes, just in case, I think.- Has this decision been easy for you?
0:22:11 > 0:22:14- No.- No. - And have you talked together?
0:22:14 > 0:22:16- Yes.- Yes. - Have you chosen?- Yep.
0:22:16 > 0:22:18Hit me with it.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21We've chosen... That one!
0:22:21 > 0:22:23- You sure?- Yeah.
0:22:29 > 0:22:30It's the day of Dad's big reveal,
0:22:30 > 0:22:34when all of Meigan and Bethany's hard work will become a reality.
0:22:34 > 0:22:35This is it!
0:22:35 > 0:22:38So, girls, what's the plan of action here today?
0:22:38 > 0:22:42The hair, we're making it glam, Hollywood style, and just spike it up
0:22:42 > 0:22:45a bit with a parting, I think. And with the shave,
0:22:45 > 0:22:49shave him really clean, the cleanest cut you can get.
0:22:49 > 0:22:53- And we're giving him a manicure.- How do you feel about that, Dad?
0:22:53 > 0:22:56- Terrified.- That's OK, that's OK.
0:22:56 > 0:22:58- See what happens.- Yeah. Trust us, it'll be OK.
0:22:58 > 0:23:00Lots of work to do. Better get cracking.
0:23:00 > 0:23:04Take one last look at yourself, because that, my friend,
0:23:04 > 0:23:07is the last time you shall see it before the big reveal.
0:23:09 > 0:23:11Dad's makeover is underway, but he's not
0:23:11 > 0:23:14the only one who needs to get ready.
0:23:14 > 0:23:17Meigan and Bethany have to make a very important phone call.
0:23:17 > 0:23:20Who have they picked to go out with Dad?
0:23:20 > 0:23:22Hello, it's Meigan and Bethany.
0:23:22 > 0:23:26- We've chosen you to go on a night out with my dad.- You'd better get ready.
0:23:26 > 0:23:29- Bye!- Bye!
0:23:29 > 0:23:34Paul has worn old beige clothes for as long as Meigan can remember.
0:23:34 > 0:23:36It's now time she and best friend Bethany reveal
0:23:36 > 0:23:40Dad's new look to friends and family.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43We don't know if my dad's going to still like the outfit
0:23:43 > 0:23:46and if he likes the haircut so it's up to my dad now.
0:23:56 > 0:24:00- Wow!- Thank you! - CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:24:01 > 0:24:02Oh, wow!
0:24:02 > 0:24:05Where's the hair gone?!
0:24:06 > 0:24:09You look fantastic! Wow!
0:24:09 > 0:24:11How are you feeling?
0:24:11 > 0:24:13Warm and nervous.
0:24:13 > 0:24:15Any good?
0:24:15 > 0:24:18Too busy looking good.
0:24:18 > 0:24:21What do you think? Try and articulate something.
0:24:21 > 0:24:23Amazing.
0:24:23 > 0:24:24He just looks absolutely amazing.
0:24:24 > 0:24:26Film star, that's what we wanted.
0:24:26 > 0:24:31Dad has spent the entire day being made over and hasn't looked
0:24:31 > 0:24:32in the mirror once.
0:24:32 > 0:24:36Now it's time for him to see his new look for himself.
0:24:36 > 0:24:39Three, two, one.
0:24:41 > 0:24:43Oh, blimey, that's a difference, isn't it?
0:24:43 > 0:24:45Amazing!
0:24:45 > 0:24:47Actually, it fits well.
0:24:47 > 0:24:50I normally wear just sort of baggy and really comfortable
0:24:50 > 0:24:54- but the suit fits well, doesn't it? - And I love the haircut.
0:24:54 > 0:24:58Oh, that's a bit more, isn't it?
0:24:58 > 0:25:00- A little quiff there. - What do you think, guys?
0:25:00 > 0:25:06- Amazing.- Thumbs up?- Thumbs up. - Well done.
0:25:06 > 0:25:07APPLAUSE
0:25:07 > 0:25:09And you, Beth. Well done, you, as well.
0:25:09 > 0:25:11Well done, guys.
0:25:11 > 0:25:16- My favourite part was him walking in, seeing our work.- Yeah.
0:25:16 > 0:25:19I feel great. I feel refreshed, I'm dressed properly
0:25:19 > 0:25:20in clothes that fit.
0:25:20 > 0:25:23I think we did really well. I think we're a good team.
0:25:23 > 0:25:25- We could be stylists any day.- Yeah. - Easy.
0:25:25 > 0:25:31I don't have to dress in beige and be a geek, as Meigan calls me.
0:25:31 > 0:25:35Just learned a bit of fashion sense myself.
0:25:35 > 0:25:38You're fashion gurus now, aren't you?
0:25:39 > 0:25:44Before, Dad's wardrobe consisted entirely of old, tired clothes.
0:25:44 > 0:25:50Now, Meigan and Bethany's new look reveals Dad's inner action hero.
0:25:50 > 0:25:55But his adventure has just started. He'll be meeting his match
0:25:55 > 0:25:57that Meigan and Bethany have chosen for him.
0:26:02 > 0:26:04- Hiya.- Hi!
0:26:06 > 0:26:08- You look lovely. - Thank you very much.
0:26:08 > 0:26:10- Pleasure.- Hello!
0:26:10 > 0:26:11- You must be Meigan.- I am.
0:26:11 > 0:26:16And Bethany. Hello. And hello again.
0:26:16 > 0:26:17Bye!
0:26:20 > 0:26:23Me and Bethany have done really well taking over my dad's life.
0:26:23 > 0:26:25I think he might change, actually.
0:26:25 > 0:26:27Now that Dad is an action hero,
0:26:27 > 0:26:30Meigan and Bethany have thrown him in at the deep end.
0:26:30 > 0:26:34He must learn how to drive an action star speedboat.
0:26:35 > 0:26:37THEY CHAT AND LAUGH
0:26:37 > 0:26:41He is very easy to talk to and he just absolutely loved it. I don't
0:26:41 > 0:26:45think his daughter could have chosen a better activity for him, actually.
0:26:45 > 0:26:48We did a good job, didn't we? And I think Dad loved the lady.
0:26:48 > 0:26:50I think it's absolutely brilliant.
0:26:50 > 0:26:53I guess Meigan knows that I'll try anything at least once.
0:26:53 > 0:26:56And to her, if I'm an action figure, brilliant.
0:26:56 > 0:26:58Amazing doing the makeover.
0:26:58 > 0:27:02We're never going to be able to do that opportunity ever again.
0:27:02 > 0:27:05- It's just been great to work with my best friend.- Yeah.
0:27:11 > 0:27:14What is this? Parachute man.
0:27:14 > 0:27:16- Parachute man.- Random.
0:27:16 > 0:27:19"Dear Project Parent, help.
0:27:19 > 0:27:22"Mum's clothes are so old she gets reduced bus fare, and the last time
0:27:22 > 0:27:25"she had a fun night out was before I was born."
0:27:25 > 0:27:27- This is serious.- Another parent.
0:27:27 > 0:27:29Another project.