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tv documentary/benefits/through a childs eyes

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ghostspirit · 30/05/2015 16:34

I went to get sons hair cut on way home. i get stopped by a couple of people. it was me and 3 kids. she was telling me they are doing a documentary about familys on benefit/topups through the eyes of a child. to high light the difficulties familys are having because of all the cut backs.

i said so you want me to be part of the next benefits street or simlar...she said oh no no we are the complete oppisit. its all about the familys and showing the day to day living and struggle.

so should i agree to do it.? if so do i make sure my tatoos are on display.should i have a fag hanging out my mouth. even though i dont smoke. just for the cameras....

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CattyCatCat · 30/05/2015 20:07

Fat with rotten teeth on Benefits. Seriously. This is apparently in the pipelines (friend of a friend informs me).

ghostspirit · 30/05/2015 23:13

would not surprise me

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Atenco · 30/05/2015 23:48

I'm pretty sure I read that the people on Benefits were told that it was to show what a wonderful community spirit there was!

Horrible enough for the adults, but the poor children!

HelenaDove · 31/05/2015 00:28

Brilliant blog piece from Jack Monroe on the reality of taking part. Its in relation to the one the BBC is doing Britains Hardest Grafter but the principle is the same.

agirlcalledjack.com/2015/05/28/thinking-of-applying-for-britains-hardest-grafter-read-this-first/

ghostspirit · 31/05/2015 00:45

thats an ace blog. and so true as well.

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Atenco · 31/05/2015 02:30

A terrifying blog, I knew it could be terrrible, but I hadn't realised how horrible.

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