Channel 5 documentary - 'Real Wife Swaps'

We watched the 2nd & 3rd episodes of this & it gave us a lot to think & talk about. Richard & Donna seemed really great - glad you had a good time guys. You seemed to give off the same vibe I'm getting from people here - no pressure, this is about a social life as well as a sex life so thanks guys!

Hiya again..

Had to reply to this one. Am trying to think exactly what i want to say here. It was staged somewhat, not by us at all, but by the tv crew, only though, insofar as the couples that went away. We were all interviewed prior to going to France, prior to even getting on film, as were a lot of other couples. As with any tv show, there had to be a theme. We were all chosenfor the documentary for whatever reasons, none of which became apparent until we actually arrived in France. We knew nothing about any of the other couples, hadnt seen photographs, or anything. We were only told that there would be 3 couples going. We didnt stage anything at all, none of us, around 40 hours of filming was done which was then condensed down to 49 minutes or so, taking out the commercial breaks.
It could have been a total disaster, im still not 100% sure on Tim & Michelle's final view of the holiday, but we enjoyed ourselves, we made some great friends. Ok, we wouldnt go back there, but you know our reasons for that, you've only got to look at the rule book! lol There are a few things we might have done differently, but its very easy to say that in hindsight, wouldnt you agree?
For all of you that are curious, we didnt wait until the last day before we got it together, we were actually swapping by wednesday night, but we said it was Gill & Craig's call, with them being the newbies, as to whether they wanted to tell the cameras the next morning. They chose not to, and we respected that, right up until the last day, when we DID tell the cameras, but they couldnt really add that bit, because it would have made them look bad.
We do hope that people got the right impression of what swinging is about, it's fun, its a laugh, its a way of making great friends, and ultimately, its recreational sex with likeminded people

Best Wishes

Donna & Rich x x x

I thought it was such a great programme. Very new to this whole concept and wasnt something I was ever into but have been considering it lots since then for definite now I wanna go for it although bit at a time!

Donna&Rich were you the couple on the show??

We too watched all of the Real Wife Swaps series, and with special interest , the last of the series where the entire program was filmed at Peyraille.

We holidayed there about 5 years ago, and it was our first "taste" of a swingers/naturist holiday.
We've read the all the messages posted about the last episode in the series, and can perfectly understand - based on what was televised - most of the conclusions that have been made about Peyraille and the host, Peter......

But, having actually been there, we do feel that some things weren't necessarily portrayed in a completely accurate way......

There`was a large book of "house rules" - this is true.
But most of these rules dealt with mundane things like breakages must be paid for, being abusive to other guests (either verbally or physically), not getting completely legless on alcohol. or doing drugs - all the same sort of rules that you would expect to find in any swingers club anywhere in the country...... but also explain the opportunities for "group" trips across to Spain, the local swinger's club etc etc...

There is a rule about no sex around the pool, but there is (was) a reson for this.
Although Peyraille is situated almost "in the middle of nowhere", it is surrounded by farm land. We were there in mid-late September and it was obviously harvest time for whatever crops the local farmers grow.
The pool area is bounded on 3 sides by farmland, and most days whlst relaxing by the pool a tractor would come by - OK about 200 yds or so away (so not exaclty "in your face"), but close enough that anything going on near the pool would be clearly visible.
We may all be liberated, but the "pool" rule was there so no locals are offended by what they might see - Fance is still (I thnk) a predominantly Catholic country !!!

One of the other major "rules" was that you are at Peyraille on "holiday".
It does cater , almost exclusively, for swingers, but (and again like most swingers clubs) it does not gaurantee that you will be swinging with other couples from the time you arrive till the time that you leave.....
We agree whole heartedly with this board's praise for Donna & Richard, but also feel that the rules at Peyraille probably allowed the "virgin" couple (especially the female) to feel relexed and "safe", despite the presence of another couple who were obviously more "seasoned" in the swinging lifestyle.

The kung-fu lesson featured on the programme didn't do much for us.
Othe third day that we were at Peyraille, Peter arranged all of the guests (there were 4 couples) to go to the local firing range .
Up until that afternoon, conversation had been a little bit stilted between all of the couples.
No one really knew anyone else, and everyone was too scared to make the first conversational move - but with male (and female) pride at stake by the end of the afternoon's shooting everyone was getting along as if they'd known each other for ages.....

We will say that Peter is "unique".
He is passionate about his food and his wine - and the quality of both were exceptional at Peyraille - and he's very much into health & fitness.
His attitude towards smokers may have come over a little harsh on the TV, but is this any different to "we are nonsmokers and expect the same" that you see in some swingers ads ? Smoking does wreck you health, you DO smell like an ashtray (to non smokers at least), and it does dull you palatte !!!!!

The week we spent at Peyraille 5 years ago was, and has been to date, the most relaxing and enjoyble holiday we have ever had.
We didn't swing while we were there, but did meet and spend quality tme with some of the most friendly, interesting and open minded people that you could ever hope to meet.

C & M

hi we are a couple in our 30,s have swung 1 before and enjoyed it ,, but due to health reasons of myself we gave the scene a miss for a few months ,, however after watching the program about swingers we have decided to get back into it again ,,we are goin to go to a drinks night and take it from there ,, i confided in a mate of mine about me and my hubby swinging she said oooo dont know how you can do that ,, i said- its no different than her going out and pulling a fella in a club or pub and going home with him ,,ecept we tend to know the people we are meeting before hand ,,- she had nothing to say to that ,,, so if there are people out there who do disagree with what " people like us" do then take a step back and look into your own life style and honestly say you have never thought about it , even in a fantasy,,,
so well done channel 5 for the program ,,,
any drinks nights or party invites near merseyside would be greatly recieved thanks ,,,
we do have a profile on here its 145072 if anyone interested ,,,
so keep having lots and lots of fun you peeps xxx

Hi, I would love to buy this documentary, if possible, my wife and I are wanting to try this scene and doing a little research before we jump in, so it would be great if you give us your details so we can purchase a copy. Many Thanks. Rselbo

Ahem.....offended..... hmmmm, "Too hairy!!!!!" Indeed!!!!! Cheeky gits!

Will be a pleasure to show you around La Chambre. Get yourselves over, might be a bit more swinging than France, eh? (make sure you don't do anything bad like BJs by the pool tho, eh??) hehehe

Give us a call and we'll sort it

Rich & Donna x x x