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Hard Times

on BBC Two England

The Politics of Poverty
This four-part film series presented by Professor David Donnison examines the realities of low-income living and assesses their political and social impact.
2: The Clerk'sTale takes a detailed look behind the scenes at a busy social security office in Doncaster. We meet the people who try to cope with the claimants' needs, and problems, while keeping an eye on the public purse.
Series producer MARJORIE ORR Film editor LOUIS MILLER
Producer DAVID HANINGTON. BBC Scotland

Contributors

Presented By:
Professor David Donnison
Producer:
Marjorie Orr
Producer:
David Hanington.

BBC Two England

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