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

[Allthingspretty]

anyone?

[Shinyshoes1]

She's resigned herself to the fact that that she's worked for 22 years , she's done and the state can keep her

[Peachyjustpeachy]

She is annoying me.

[gamerchick]

Ah man that potato thing was pure gold.

I don't agree with the slaughter on welfare but have to hand it to them for cherry picking the people.

[littlemisssarcastic]

The man is coming across much much better than the woman.

[WetAugust]

Exactly Shiny.

[Peachyjustpeachy]

I wonder how they were selected for the programme

[Allthingspretty]

Wet while I appreciate your point I am not sure a quota would be a positive change. I thimk more radical changes are needed.

[PolkadotsAndMoonbeams]

Surely she picks up potatoes to cook at home without her am hurting?

[littlemisssarcastic]

I think the difference is that the pensioner would work if he could, the man in the wheelchair wants to work, and the woman with the amazing nails really doesn't see why she should work, doesn't appear to want to work and feels she is entitled to be supported by the state.

Not saying what is right or wrong btw, just a stark difference in attitude between 2 people who each have perfectly legitimate reasons to be supported by the state imo.

[smokinaces]

Oh god, they have killed the moral in the old guy haven't they?? He had such bright eyes and attitude at the beginning and just seems resigned now :'(

[WetAugust]

Well, we need some incentive for employers to take on disabled staff. There's a difference between wanting to work and finding an employer who will take you on.

OK - I'll voice it. She's taking the piss in many respects.

[littlemisssarcastic]

Meant to say 3 people. Sorry.

[NickyNackyNooNoo]

If Melvin was my neighbour we'd help him, he's lovely.

His whole attitude is the total opposite of flashy nail lady yes, I know that's the point

[duchessandscruffy]

Are these real people or actors? The coloured nails lady in particular seems like a bit if a caricature.

[Allthingspretty]

Remploy are still active but I beleive that many of the factories have been closed or are closing

[littlemisssarcastic]

So happy for Craig!!!!

[EeTraceyluv]

Awwwwwwww :(

[Allthingspretty]

Good for Craig!

[ImNotBloody14]

oh god!! my heart is breaking for Melvin.

[smokinaces]

So happy for Craig :-D

[WetAugust]

I suppose in very blunt ways the Sate did look after Craig and the pensioner. It didn't look after people who weren't prepared to help themselves - like the lady who will have her benefits withdrawn because she wouldn't even try the job.

It's crazy though - while Melvin had sufficient pension he could actually look after himself - but without his pension he was institutionalised.

[gamerchick]

The dudes have perked up so happy that guy got offered a RL job.