Money for Nothing (TV programme)

Money for Nothing is a British factual television programme broadcast on BBC One. The show follows a team of craftspeople and designers who rescue unwanted items from household recycling centres and transform them into desirable and saleable objects.

Each episode typically features a presenter who visits a recycling centre, identifies several discarded items with potential value, and then entrusts them to a team of makers. These makers clean, repair, upcycle, or completely repurpose the items. The transformed goods are then sold at a profit, with the proceeds returned to the original owners of the discarded items (the people who would have thrown them away).

The programme aims to promote sustainable living, reduce waste, and demonstrate the creative possibilities of upcycling. It also highlights the skills and craftsmanship of the makers involved and encourages viewers to consider the value of unwanted items. The format often includes tips and techniques for viewers to try their own upcycling projects at home. The presenters and makers have varied throughout the programme's run.