Lifetime Television says it is working on a U.S. version of the hit U.K. reality series "The Fairy Jobmother."

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The cable network announced Tuesday it has ordered eight episodes of the hour-long, unscripted program starring career specialist Hayley Taylor.

"With one of the most challenging economies in U.S. history, Lifetime Television brings relief to families who have struggled with unemployment with its new unscripted series, 'The Fairy Jobmother' featuring international career specialist Hayley Taylor. Based on the popular British format and produced by Studio Lambert, 'The Fairy Jobmother' will follow Taylor each week as she assists severely job-challenged families with her no-nonsense and tough-love tactics to motivate them to get back on the payroll," the network said in a news release.

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Lifetime said it will air the first episode Oct. 28.

"This innovative series will help American families in need of assistance by motivating them to get back on track in an entertaining, constructive and effective way," Nancy Dubuc, president and general manager of Lifetime Networks and HISTORY, said in a news release.

"'The Fairy Jobmother' uniquely complements Lifetime's unscripted strategy and will further strengthen our success among women Thursday evenings."