Synopsis
This episode focuses on the inhabitants of one of the poorest places to live in the UK, Jaywick in Essex, with over half of the community living on benefits.
- Programme: Benefits Britain: Life On The Dole
- Episode: 03
- Channel: Channel 5
- Broadcast year: 2015
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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