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1949 benefits programme on C4 now..who is watching?

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Allthingspretty · 12/08/2013 21:13

anyone?

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ImNotBloody14 · 12/08/2013 21:32

i'm not sure I understand the point of the programme? Confused

yes benefits in 1949 were shit- we know that. we know people who were born with a disability got sod all help! Hmm are they trying to make out that today's benefit recipients should be bowing down and kissing the feet of david Cameron for allowing them to eat?

also, have they also altered the costs/bills these people will have to pay to fall inline with 1949 costs in the same way they have altered their benefit payments and removed their food and cars? or are these people being made to pay for and live a 2013 lifestyle on a 1949 pay? because if so then it's a ridiculous programme and makes no sense.

littlemisssarcastic · 12/08/2013 21:32

Is this a one off programme then, or part of a series?

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 12/08/2013 21:33

I don't believe that in 1949 gas and electric bills would have been nearly £100 a month...

NickyNackyNooNoo · 12/08/2013 21:33

They've adjusted the payments in line with inflation.

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Allthingspretty · 12/08/2013 21:33

Nicky I am very glad that the atitude towards people with a disability has changed for the better since then

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Allthingspretty · 12/08/2013 21:35

I think its part of a series

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littlemisssarcastic · 12/08/2013 21:36

I'm crying now. Poor Melvin!! Sad

NickyNackyNooNoo · 12/08/2013 21:36

It's actually really upsetting me not even premenstral Sad
The pensioner bloke & the guy in the wheelchair are lovely Smile

ImNotBloody14 · 12/08/2013 21:37

why did they keep an eye on pensioners in 1949?! did they think they were lying about being pensioners? Hmm it's not as if they can do anything about being a pensioner FFS!

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Allthingspretty · 12/08/2013 21:37

Its upsetting that they are interrupting hom as he grieves

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WetAugust · 12/08/2013 21:38

Flowery

What doesn't make sense? They've taken what the person would have received in 1949 and adjusted it for inflation etc which gives £38 a week.

I started full-time work in 1974 on £7 a week. Benefits would have been very small amounts in 1949.

ProphetOfDoom · 12/08/2013 21:38

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nenevomito · 12/08/2013 21:40

Its makes me realise how damaging it would be to go back to how it used to be and how the screwing over of the sick and disabled that's going on at the moment is a huge step back.

ImNotBloody14 · 12/08/2013 21:42

I agree babyheave.

I'm getting angry now

TeamEdward · 12/08/2013 21:43

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NickyNackyNooNoo · 12/08/2013 21:44

Flashy nails + typewriter = not a match made in heaven Wink

twistyfeet · 12/08/2013 21:45

Do we really want to go back to absolute poverty for pensioners?

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Allthingspretty · 12/08/2013 21:45

It just shows how the gov need to do more with regards to support that people with a disability need to help them find work

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ImNotBloody14 · 12/08/2013 21:45

Sad Melvin. it feels like they are exploiting his grief tbh. typical channel 4. Angry

ImNotBloody14 · 12/08/2013 21:46

i'm a bit behind everyone else I think. I've paused a few times.

WetAugust · 12/08/2013 21:47

That lady is not presenting herself very well.

TeamEdward · 12/08/2013 21:47

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Shinyshoes1 · 12/08/2013 21:47

I'm getting angry at sweary woman ... She's not even trying

EeTraceyluv · 12/08/2013 21:49

'I'm not being blackmailed' Does she understand why she is on this programme?

WetAugust · 12/08/2013 21:49

I didn't know that the 3% minimum quota for disabled workers had been abolished. It should be reinstated immediately.

Why would an employer pick a disabled person and maybe have to make some adaptations under the DDA, when they could have an able-bodied one with no additional costs? That's not right.