If you are not familiar with the show, Its a reality show in which families on benefits are given £26,000 to change their lives.
Its onto its second series now with 6 families Instead of 3 taking part.
Yes, I can see how people would think that Its just another "poverty porn" show but its actually not that at all. I think that Its interesting to see how people's lives could change if they had the means to do it.
I know that certain people think that people on benefits are scum, but the programme picks families that have a story (cancer suffer, full time carer, a man with mental health issues, a woman who grew up in care) and I actually want them to succeed.
I know that some participants spend money on things that they dont need, but some families do spend the money wisely.
People will hate the show, like they hate people on benefits (and to those people: you dont know how safe your job, money, etc are. It could so easilly be you next) but at least these people are getting off their bums and doing some thing to change their lives. And I wish them all well.
PS. It was the bankers that screwed this country over, not benefit claimants. Not immigrants.
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