5 ask ‘Where Did All the Money Go?’ in Sarah Ferguson’s fortunes

Fergie: Where Did All the Money Go?…

5 love their royal documentaries and now their attention turns to the ex-wife of disgraced Prince Andrew.

Sarah, Duchess of York, has lived a life of extraordinary highs and crushing lows—especially when it comes to her finances. From marrying into the British Royal Family to facing near-bankruptcy, Sarah’s journey has been nothing short of dramatic. But how did a Duchess with access to immense wealth find herself in financial turmoil time and time again?

And, more intriguingly, how has she always managed to bounce back? 5 ask in a hour-long documentary.

This ‘compelling 60 minutes’, 5 notes, takes viewers ‘on board Sarah Ferguson’s financial rollercoaster, featuring a wealth of archive footage from throughout her life, as well as exclusive interviews with friends, financial experts, and royal commentators. We explore her rise to fame, her multimillion-pound deals—including a £1 million contract as the face of Weight Watchers—and her headline-grabbing spending habits, which saw her amass staggering debts.’

Despite lucrative book deals, television appearances, and endorsement contracts, Sarah’s extravagant lifestyle often left her struggling to stay afloat. The programme examines the turning points in her financial story, from her divorce settlement to the scandals that saw her seeking help from controversial figures, including convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Yet, through it all, the Duchess has remained resilient, constantly reinventing herself and maintaining an enduring connection with the public. With exclusive insights and expert analysis, this programme reveals how one of the most recognizable royals became a symbol of financial chaos—yet somehow always lands on her feet.

Lively, revealing, and filled with fascinating details, this documentary paints an intimate portrait of a woman who has lived life on her own terms, for better or worse.

Fergie: Where did all the money go?, 5, Saturday, May 10th at 9 pm