In the first of the new series, Tom Mayhew takes issue with the term “staycation” as he’s never been abroad in his life. Tom’s stand-up explores how the working class Holiday has always been closer to home.

Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum is an autobiographical stand-up series in which the comedian shares stories about his life growing up working class and his time on benefits. The show takes a wry, sideways look at the prejudices that people have towards benefits claimants and turns those assumptions on their head.

Recorded in front of a live audience at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester

Written and Performed by Tom Mayhew
Featuring Chris Cantrill
Additional Material – Olivia Phipps
Production Coordinator – Katie Baum
Producer – Benjamin Sutton
A BBC Studios Production. Show less