In the second part of this Tyne Tees Television series that look at people who have left the stresses and strains of the rat-race for a quieter existence, Jenny Bell turned her hobby into her living. After establishing herself as a graphic designer, she packed it in to paint china at her home in Witton-le-Wear, County Durham. Her china has become collectable, and she says turning her back on conventional work was the best thing she's ever done. Andrew and Jane Pearce followed the...

In the second part of this Tyne Tees Television series that look at people who have left the stresses and strains of the rat-race for a quieter existence, Jenny Bell turned her hobby into her living. After establishing herself as a graphic designer, she packed it in to paint china at her home in Witton-le-Wear, County Durham. Her china has become collectable, and she says turning her back on conventional work was the best thing she's ever done. Andrew and Jane Pearce followed the job-share route to a more fulfilled life. Andrew does half a job with Marks and Spencer’s personnel department and shares the care of the three children with Jane, a former nurse. They also run a life-coaching business from their home in Tynemouth. The Oldhams - George, Jan and teenage daughter Jo-Jo - are all artists. They gave up a successful antiques business in The Midlands for an uncertain future deep in the Weardale countryside. There have been no regrets, and are all influenced artistically by their beautiful surroundings.