Benefits Street — Season 1, Episode 6: The Last Word
Documentary, Reality • 50 min • 2 seasons, 10 episodes • ★ 6.3/10
Episode synopsis
Following the immense reaction to Benefits Street from dozens of headlines to questions in parliament, this follow-up documentary gives the residents of James Turner Street the chance to discuss their experiences of being on benefits and their perspectives on the welfare system. The programme features a number of interviews with some of the key contributors to the series.
About Benefits Street
This documentary series reveals the reality of life on benefits, as the residents of one of Britain's most benefit-dependent streets invite cameras into their tight-knit community