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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Fly on January 07, 2014, 07:12:46 PM
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Now I know it was supposed to be a documentary, but I presumed it was more of a one off comedy with actors.
Lot's of it was quite funny and lot's of it wouldn't really be said on television by real people. Would it ??
Oops.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/10556970/Police-examine-Benefits-Street-documentary-after-alleged-criminal-acts-are-broadcast.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/10556970/Police-examine-Benefits-Street-documentary-after-alleged-criminal-acts-are-broadcast.html)
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Government sponsored TV?
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What a tremendous coincidence that it was aired on the same day that the loathsome Osborne announced further cuts to welfare.
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I missed it but the trailers didn't give a good impression of people on benefits.
My remark to hubby was that I hoped they would also cover others who didn't live like the trailers portrayed.
I have put next weeks on to record
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I have put next weeks on to record
Didn't realise it there 'was' another.
Run's off to look at the telly guide . . . . . . .
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You forgot the ==========
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It wasn't snowing, and I was hopping ::)
What you on about Pam ?? :)
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You first Barry ;D
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I put . . . . . . . . . .
You put = = = = = = =
You say tomato I say tomata :))
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Ha!!
You got it ! :))
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Phew ::)
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It's like being up late with children...
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Shurrup forum gobshite and let us play :P :))
@ Fly grumpy old men eh ;)
@ Pete :-*
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Apparently the residents want the programme taken off air as they (Ch 4) portrayed them in a negative light.
So how do you put a positive spin on shop-lifting and drug/alcohol abuse?
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Isn't that a bit after the horse has bolted. I remember an ex member on here who demanded his posts be removed.
We complied with his request. Fear of court action by him. I can remember a lot of what he said and posted.
I know his son is called **********, after a certain ******** **** ********. he supplied that info freely, then asked it to be removed.
You can't remove things from personal memory
Apparently the residents want the programme taken off air as they (Ch 4) portrayed them in a negative light.
Guess people ought to think what they say and where.
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Not watched it but do others who have think they may have been 'showing off or playing to the camera's'
You are right as well Flym people will still remember even if it's stopped
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Not watched it but do others who have think they may have been 'showing off or playing to the camera's'
I'm absolutely certain that only the most controversial people are chosen by the production company. The producers are accountable to advertisers for the show's ratings - if they could show a struggling family that genuinely deserves help, or a bunch of feckless scroungers who are milking the system, which do you think they'll focus on?
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9.00pm C4. On it LOL
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I have been sent this
Channel 4 to drop its TV show Benefits Street. ?????
The programme started on Monday and follows the lives of people on James Turner Street in Winson Green, Birmingham.
Some residents who feature in the show claim the programme makers have portrayed them negatively.
But Channel 4 said the programme was "fair and balanced" and they had no plans to withdraw it.
'A fair reflection'
Former Birmingham resident Arshad Mahmood started the petition, calling for the five-part series to be stopped.
"I'm really surprised with the reaction to the petition. It's doing pretty well," he said.
He said he had started the petition because he felt uncomfortable after reading details on social media of threats of violence against some of the participants.
Mr Mahmood added he had been raised on benefits in the city.
"These are marginalised people with complicated situations being exploited for entertainment, and the thousands who have signed my petition agree with me," he said.
Channel 4 said the programme had attracted its highest viewing figures in more than a year - 4.3 million.
Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom said it had received hundreds of complaints about the programme, which is due to end in February.
"At the end of the day it's up to Channel 4 whether they axe this show," said Mr Mahmood. They should make a donation to local community groups so at least something good comes out of it."
However, one of the show's participants, Smoggy, said he had no regrets about having appeared on the show - and that he had been offered three jobs since appearing on it.
"Since being on the TV I have had a lot of nice people get in touch," he said.
A Channel 4 spokesman said the documentary was "a fair reflection of the reality of life on a street where the majority of households receive benefits".
He added: "It is a sympathetic, humane and objective portrayal of how people are coping with continuing austerity and cuts in benefits."
It doesn't say if 'smoggy' is actually now working
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Me and Our_Lass went out for a pint xmas dinner with my brother(works), my brother in-law(works), and his 2 sons(both work).
Who ware the first people we saw as we walked into the pub. All the regulars(most not working).
Who's the idiot !!
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Oops, Paul O'Grady causing controversy over the show ;)
http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/complaints-made-bbc-over-paul-ogrady-comments160114 (http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/complaints-made-bbc-over-paul-ogrady-comments160114)
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Unfortunately I agree with him, the people would have been blinded by the thoughts of being on TV. I am sure we all know people like some of the ones on Benefits street.
It is however an unfair representation of people on benefits as not all live, speak, swear or act like some of them ( yes I watched the second episode ).
If channel 4 are half decent they will make another programme this time using a different type of person who are on benefits.
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Really can't see that happening OC.
C4 don't care about people. Just profit. Consider how many firms want their adverts shown before or after Benefit St.
TV is profit related, business.
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Wow lots of bad language from the street natives last night.
Only stabbing a guess on this but I suspect many have low IQ's and maybe the way they live is a cultural thing?
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Wow lots of bad language from the street natives last night.
Only stabbing a guess on this but I suspect many have low IQ's and maybe the way they live is a cultural thing?
And through no other reason than how he's been brought up, how will Gerard (white Dees' offspring) grow up?
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I was thinking that Alsatian, allowed to ride around the streets on his bike listening to conversations of two men who to be honest I wouldn't want to listen to let alone a child.
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If you look at the aerial shots of the street it's quite long, however the residents that 'star' in the program would only occupy a small number of those houses - is this then an unfair representation of the whole street, simply to get ratings.
Or am I being cynical?
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No - its not you being cynical - its an unfair representation of the whole street, simply to get ratings.
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I still wouldn't like to be on that street - sorry!
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Who would?
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Slightly ( well ok way off ) topic but after the B/S followed 'My Baggy Body' :-? flipping eck that lady had things hanging down to her knees llike mens testicles :-?
I still haven't figured out what that was. :-?
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You wouldn't like a man with testicles that big ::)
Neither would he :-X
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You wouldn't like a man with testicles that big ::)
Neither would he :-X
I might ::) :))Taxing would be a bit difficut though Fly ============= :))
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‘White Dee’, (Deidre Kelly), asks Nick Clegg to visit Benefits Street
Ms Kelly claimed the programme was “very cleverly edited”, telling Mr Clegg: “The programme has been a shock and no way did we ever think it would be this big.”
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/white-dee-asks-nick-clegg-to-visit-benefits-street-9078041.html (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/white-dee-asks-nick-clegg-to-visit-benefits-street-9078041.html)
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The people on that street have really been set up big time.
Benefits Street residents charged with drug offences
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/benefits-street-residents-charged-with-drug-offences-9085220.html (http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/benefits-street-residents-charged-with-drug-offences-9085220.html)
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Doubtful Nick Clegg will do a walk around there IMO.
As for the drug offences they could be from any street in the UK.
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White Dee
Triple Dee more like ;)
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White Dee
Triple Dee more like ;)
But at least she won't hurt her face if she falls flat on the floor!! >;
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Wish she wouldn't wear those boob tubes - yuk
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Wish she wouldn't wear those boob tubes - yuk
They're obviously made out of incredibly strong material!!! :o
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Yea agree with you, The boob tubes do not do her any justice what so ever...
Just think if anyone decided to throw a punch she could just hit them with them couldn't she...I know i nearly can lol
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Pardon me if I don't get involved in this one... ::)
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Yea agree with you, The boob tubes do not do her any justice what so ever...
Just think if anyone decided to throw a punch she could just hit them with them couldn't she...I know i nearly can lol
Wooo Emmz always good to have different weapons if your hands are tied ;D
Emmz - what about you and I starting two new threads
1 Would the ladies prefer a boob tube or go topless?
2 How many of the men would or does wear a thong?
Runs of and hides before Pete the Forum Gobshite reads this ============================= :P
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lol it might cause a little stir in here dunno whether the guys could handle it that well >;
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lol it might cause a little stir in here dunno whether the guys could handle it that well >;
Well I reckon Corgi would - nope sorry Alsatian ;D
Should we ----------- :))
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Well I reckon Corgi would - nope sorry Alsatian ;D
Should we ----------- :))
Go girls!!! C:-)
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Go girls!!! C:-)
Down Boy!!! :))
Back on Topic
I actually felt sorry for the young man who was made to go out and find work - don't get me wrong I'm sure there is some work out their for him, but does anyone else get the impression he may have mild learning difficulties?
What he needs (IMO) is a designated person who can support and link him up with a type of work he can do. This of course all costs money.
I just think it's unfair.
After he had eventually been given their food bank parcels he was like a child on Christmas morning.
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................anyone else get the impression he may have mild learning difficulties?
What he needs (IMO) is a designated person who can support and link him up with a type of work he can do. This of course all costs money.
I just think it's unfair.
After he had eventually been given their food bank parcels he was like a child on Christmas morning.
Do you know OC I thought exactly the same thing!
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Great minds then Alsatian ;)
I thought it had finished last week when they put out the live discussion on Benefits - White Dee was on stage and a couple more resident ladies on the front seats of the audience.
Got a bit lively at times
I was wrong as it's back this Monday!