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

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Allthingspretty · 12/08/2013 21:13

anyone?

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Allthingspretty · 12/08/2013 21:14

The guy with spina bifida should have been given something surely!

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littlemisssarcastic · 12/08/2013 21:16

I'm watching. I think the man in the wheelchair will be okay.

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Gingerandproud · 12/08/2013 21:16

we are, very interesting so far.

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FlouncyMcFlouncer · 12/08/2013 21:17

Just switched over.

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Shinyshoes1 · 12/08/2013 21:18

I'm watching ... The man in the wheelchair should have been given more help

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WetAugust · 12/08/2013 21:20

So benefits are now roughly a fifth of what they were in 1949. That's interesting.

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Bruthastortoise · 12/08/2013 21:21

I'm watching - I think it's good that channel 4 have chosen 3 people who are clearly entitled to benefit - not a hint of benefit bashing about it ( for a change!)

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alemci · 12/08/2013 21:21

me too, should be interesting. pensioner scenario is different. like the idea of ni contributions being considered.

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littlemisssarcastic · 12/08/2013 21:22

A fifth? Hmm

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ProphetOfDoom · 12/08/2013 21:25

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Shinyshoes1 · 12/08/2013 21:25

Oh no not the grandfathers watch ! Sad

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WetAugust · 12/08/2013 21:26

oops! £38 now and either £137 or £177 then (for the disabled lady and man respectively) so nearer a quarter?

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Bruthastortoise · 12/08/2013 21:26

I don't think it is being held up as an example - I think it's showing how far the welfare state has come from inception until now.

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littlemisssarcastic · 12/08/2013 21:26

Feeling really bad for the pensioner. Sad

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Allthingspretty · 12/08/2013 21:26

I think 1949 is the start of the welfare state

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ProphetOfDoom · 12/08/2013 21:27

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Allthingspretty · 12/08/2013 21:28

schmalts I think your prediction is about to come true...

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FlouncyMcFlouncer · 12/08/2013 21:30
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NickyNackyNooNoo · 12/08/2013 21:30

Really interesting, I was just saying to my DH it kinda explains why disabled children were put in homes etc. In reality they would be a 'burden' as they would be entitled to no money & if the family were poor anyway it would tip them to total poverty Sad Sad

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Allthingspretty · 12/08/2013 21:31

I think at the moment its quite a mild programme however I think that will change in the next programme.

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flowery · 12/08/2013 21:32

"So benefits are now roughly a fifth of what they were in 1949. That's interesting."

Er, don't think so! Haven't they swapped £137 or whatever they get now for £38 the equivalent to what they would have got in 1949??

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EeTraceyluv · 12/08/2013 21:32

I've worked since I was 18 - that's it I've done enough Grin

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