7 Days On The Breadline - TV Programmes

4444 · 20-10-2009, 20:07

Am I the only one watching? Looks quite interesting this. Some woman single parent with six kids!

All in Leeds.

According to the programme, 1 in every 5 households in the UK is in poverty.

cathh70 · 20-10-2009, 20:08

I'm watching too.

4444 · 20-10-2009, 20:09

It's quite shocking when you see the shots of the community, the kids playing, etc. It's like some kind of Victorian inner city photograph brought to life!

gillypanda · 20-10-2009, 20:10

We're watching as well. Those lads from the last family look as though they've tidied up their room for Austin's arrival!

cathh70 · 20-10-2009, 20:12

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Originally Posted by gillypanda

We're watching as well. Those lads from the last family look as though they've tidied up their room for Austin's arrival!

As have the girls in Mel B's house!

cathh70 · 20-10-2009, 20:15

A strange set up, the ex- husband as a carer for his ex- wife.

Have they said what the people going away are going to be doing, it's not a complete swap is it?

M@nterik · 20-10-2009, 20:19

Poverty as entertainment.

No thanks.

disneynut1973 · 20-10-2009, 20:21

I'm watching too, so far quite interesting. I didn't realise it was all set in Leeds, just thought Mel B's bit was in Leeds because that is where she is from.

Andagha · 20-10-2009, 20:24

Ye gods this is quite scary how some people live.

I am really feeling for Keith Allen with this family he is with. How on earth can anyone live when one of the kids has to sleep in the living room..

gillypanda · 20-10-2009, 20:24

Christine seems to be marching into her Bingo quite easily!

4444 · 20-10-2009, 20:26

Alisha's very sweet. Do none of them know who Mel B is?

scotch · 20-10-2009, 20:26

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Originally Posted by gillypanda

Christine seems to be marching into her Bingo quite easily!

lol, just what I thought

she spends £48 a week on bingo

John Dough · 20-10-2009, 20:26

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Originally Posted by M@nterik

Poverty as entertainment.

No thanks.

It's like laughing at the people in lunatic asylums which was a popular pastime in Victorian times.
And we call ourselves 'civilised'...........

Central cake · 20-10-2009, 20:26

Amazes me these people plead poverty but they all sit there on laptops and i bet they all got mobiles

4444 · 20-10-2009, 20:27

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Originally Posted by Central cake

Amazes me these people plead poverty but they all sit there on laptops and i bet they all got mobiles

Clearly none of them use Digital Spy, though, as I don't think anyone here ever heard of this happening. Would you keep it all to yourself?

How searing for the DS uppers.

Andagha · 20-10-2009, 20:27

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Originally Posted by 4444

Alisha's very sweet. Do none of them know who Mel B is?

It seems none of them know who the celeberities are, well apart from the lad asking if Keith Allen was Lilly Allens dad..

doorstepper · 20-10-2009, 20:28

I see that there are a few smoking fags and there are dog to feed. It nice to see what people spend their benifits on.

Andagha · 20-10-2009, 20:28

Ugh I got the itchies just watching poor Keith cleaning that womans kitchen. She will come back to a lovely clean "rat" free house..

Central cake · 20-10-2009, 20:28

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Originally Posted by 4444

Clearly none of them use Digital Spy, though, as I don't think anyone here ever heard of this happening. Would you keep it all to yourself?

How searing for the DS uppers.

You should wonder into general discussion lol

Andagha · 20-10-2009, 20:29

You know what worries me, none of these children have any shame or respect for anything..

4444 · 20-10-2009, 20:31

Yeah, it's boccelism you're gonna learn, Mel.

cathh70 · 20-10-2009, 20:33

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Originally Posted by Andagha

It seems none of them know who the celeberities are, well apart from the lad asking if Keith Allen was Lilly Allens dad..

Didn't they ever watch Robin Hood?

NativeMoon · 20-10-2009, 20:33

I dont particularly like poverty as entertainment - but I am curious to see how this is all going to turn out.

gillypanda · 20-10-2009, 20:35

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Originally Posted by Andagha

Ugh I got the itchies just watching poor Keith cleaning that womans kitchen. She will come back to a lovely clean "rat" free house..

I'm sorry as I don't really know that woman's situation, but there is no excuse for dirt like that in her kitchen or anywhere else.

It doesn't cost much except elbow grease to keep it clean and so much more hygienic for her kids.

4444 · 20-10-2009, 20:35

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Originally Posted by NativeMoon

I dont particularly like poverty as entertainment - but I am curious to see how this is all going to turn out.

It's not poverty as entertainment. This is no different to the kind of thing World In Action would have done, once upon a time. It's a cricism of the government and bring it on, I say. Shocking that communities are left to fester like this.

20-10-2009, 20:07	#1
4444 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,204	7 Days On The Breadline Am I the only one watching? Looks quite interesting this. Some woman single parent with six kids! All in Leeds. According to the programme, 1 in every 5 households in the UK is in poverty.

20-10-2009, 20:08	#2
cathh70 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Services: Lee's Personal Shaver Posts: 2,121	I'm watching too.

20-10-2009, 20:09	#3
4444 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,204	It's quite shocking when you see the shots of the community, the kids playing, etc. It's like some kind of Victorian inner city photograph brought to life!

20-10-2009, 20:10	#4
gillypanda Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Gender: Female Location: The Manchester Night_Market! Posts: 5,900	We're watching as well. Those lads from the last family look as though they've tidied up their room for Austin's arrival!

20-10-2009, 20:15	#6
cathh70 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Services: Lee's Personal Shaver Posts: 2,121	A strange set up, the ex- husband as a carer for his ex- wife. Have they said what the people going away are going to be doing, it's not a complete swap is it?

20-10-2009, 20:19	#7
M@nterik Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 26	Poverty as entertainment. No thanks.

20-10-2009, 20:21	#8
disneynut1973 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 97	I'm watching too, so far quite interesting. I didn't realise it was all set in Leeds, just thought Mel B's bit was in Leeds because that is where she is from.

20-10-2009, 20:24	#9
Andagha Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kent Services: Virgin Media 20mb, V.I.P. package, V+ drive x 2 Posts: 1,954	Ye gods this is quite scary how some people live. I am really feeling for Keith Allen with this family he is with. How on earth can anyone live when one of the kids has to sleep in the living room..

20-10-2009, 20:26	#11
4444 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,204	Alisha's very sweet. Do none of them know who Mel B is?

20-10-2009, 20:26	#14
Central cake Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham. The second city Services: Sky + HD family pack, Sky Talk,O2 Broadband, Sutton Coldfield TX Posts: 2,826	Amazes me these people plead poverty but they all sit there on laptops and i bet they all got mobiles

20-10-2009, 20:28	#17
doorstepper Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 60	I see that there are a few smoking fags and there are dog to feed. It nice to see what people spend their benifits on.

20-10-2009, 20:29	#20
Andagha Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kent Services: Virgin Media 20mb, V.I.P. package, V+ drive x 2 Posts: 1,954	You know what worries me, none of these children have any shame or respect for anything..

20-10-2009, 20:31	#21
4444 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,204	Yeah, it's boccelism you're gonna learn, Mel.

20-10-2009, 20:33	#23
NativeMoon Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: a Native American in Wales Posts: 1,927	I dont particularly like poverty as entertainment - but I am curious to see how this is all going to turn out.