The Great British Benefits Handout
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.
- 2016-2017
- 2 seasons
- Reality
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.
Season 2 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2017
Episode 0
...Changed My Life
45 mins
A special edition of the show providing an update on the people who participated in the first series. How have they been getting on since the cameras stopped rolling?
Episode 1
Episode #2.1
45 mins
We meet the people taking part in the second series of the show. Lorraine, a grandmother from Romford is keen to set up a market stall. Southend single parent Donna is also planning to go into business.
Episode 2
Episode #2.2
Hairdresser Donna gets a shock when she learns how much it will cost to renovate her salon. Lorraine receives her trading licence and sets up her children's clothes stall but then a dramatic turn of events changes everything.
Episode 3
Episode #2.3
In East London, entrepreneur Lorraine finds the new family dynamic a shock, making her determined to make her market stall a success. Adam finally receives good news and Donna has a trial at a local salon.
Episode 4
Episode #2.4
In Gloucester, Danny is inspired to do something special for his partner Fran. Single mum-of-four Sophie hopes to set up a dress-making business. In Chesterfield Adam and Leanne plan what to do with their windfall.
Episode 5
Episode #2.5
Episode 6