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Sister Rita to the Rescue

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Series following no-nonsense nun Sister Rita and her team at their drop-in centre.

Observational series following no-nonsense nun Sister Rita and her team at their drop-in centre in one of the poorest parts of Manchester.

Sister Rita to the Rescue: Series 1

Denis Lawson

Caroline Short

Rob Unsworth

Sister Rita to the Rescue: Series 1: Episode 1

Episode 1

Series 1

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Sister Rita has to act fast when it seems not everyone coming to her food bank is genuine.

Observational series about a drop-in centre in one of the poorest parts of Manchester. Sister Rita has to act fast when it seems not everyone coming to her food bank needs help.

Series following a unique troubleshooter as she battles to improve the lives of residents of one of the poorest parts of Manchester. Sister Rita's unusual approach has given her a reputation for being able to take on any problem. The issues she and her team tackle - whether troubles with benefits, debt, or finding work - are replicated in countless communities across the country. 

In this episode, Sister Rita has to act fast when it seems not everyone coming to her food bank genuinely needs its help. As the team offer assistance to those who need support and advice but aren't sure where or how to get it, some of the solutions offer life-changing results.

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