A Matter of Life and Debt — Season 1, Episode 12: Episode 12
Documentary, Reality • 45 min • 3 seasons, 35 episodes • ★ 9.0/10
Episode synopsis
The programme is at London Capital Credit Union to follow Sheila's application for £3,000 that she needs to buy a car so she can get back into employment, and it meets council worker Alan, who is looking for a loan to pay for his summer holiday. Plus some inspirational success stories, including a mum of six who went from benefits to bankrupt to becoming a successful florist, and Leicester's very own Willy Wonka, who went from teaching himself the tricks of the trade from the internet to making chocolate for the Queen, with the help of a £6,000 loan.
About A Matter of Life and Debt
Documentary series about credit unions and responsible lenders across the country, telling the stories of people whose lives have been transformed by an ethical loan.