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Big Family Special

First of a two-part documentary about large families on welfare. In Hastings, Mandy has ten kids by five fathers. She is unrepentent about not working and receives thousands of pounds from the state. Meanwhile in Portsmouth, Sarah has seven children by two fathers, but works two night shifts a week and only claims benefits because she cannot manage without.

English
  • Originally Aired May 20, 2015
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Network Channel 5
  • Created October 31, 2015 by
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