The Great British Benefits Handout

Season 1

Three unemployed families are each given a lump sum of £26,000 in return for coming off benefits to see if they have what it takes to improve their lives.

Where to Watch The Great British Benefits Handout • Season 1

4 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1The three families taking part in the programme are introduced. Tony, Diane and their son Michael from Hull. Scott and Leanne from Liverpool who plan to start a party business and single mum Rachel.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2Tony and Diane find that starting a second-hand business is not as easy as they thought. Scott is buying stock for his party business while Rachel decides to clear her debts.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3Tony and his son Michael start buying stock for their second-hand business, including two large slot machines. In Liverpool, Scott and Leanne go through their business plan while Rachel asks her friend how to look for a job.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4Tony and Diane's relationship changes when she gets a job for the first time in 7 years. Scott and Leanne's business goes from strength to strength. Rachel hands her CV out to local businesses to try and find work.

 

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