Can you survive without buying anything for six months?

On MoneySavingExpert.com there is a report of a new reality TV show that might interest freecyclers. The core question asked by the programme is, can you survive for six or even twelve months without buying anything, except basics. == VOLUNTEERS FOR BBC TV PROGRAMME == This came in to the York Freecycle mailbox the other day. It sounds like a great opportunity. .. "I am recruiting potential volunteers for a television show in which people agree not to buy anything (except basic food, toiletries and medicine) for 6-12 months. The show will investigate shopping addiction, consumer culture, debt, and the impact of consumerism on the environment. The volunteers would be encouraged to barter, forage, or trade skills to procure the extra things they needed. The presenter, Robert Llewellyn (currently undergoing his own year of not buying anything), would serve as an encouragement to the volunteers, providing any support and resources needed. This show is not meant to be an exploitive journalistic piece about irresponsible people - it is meant to help people all over the UK by encouraging them to stop unnecessary spending. This show is my baby: I have always dreamed of re-starting a bartering culture/economy and helping the environment. I know it could have a really encouraging impact on the UK." Do you know of anyone specifically who might be interested in participating in this project? If so, contact Amanda.Graham@ bbc.co.uk