Aired Wednesday January 23, 12:05am - 1:00amon Channel 5

Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole

Series 2 Episode 22: Costa del Dole

Gary moved to Jaywick to be with his partner Geoff, but it has left him unemployed for the first time since he was 16. After being made homeless, Caroline moved in with Heather, but their flat is now overcrowded. Gordon became a full-time carer for his mother in 2009, but he has not received any benefits money for months.

Category
Documentary
Original air date
2016-08-18
Cast and crew
  • Claire HarmanNarrator