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Saints and Scroungers

2009 – nowShow3 seasons54 episodes

Documentary
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.9

A documentary series about everyday modern life and society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Story

Saints and Scroungers is a British television programme about welfare benefits. It is broadcast on BBC One and is currently presented by Matt Allwright since 2013, although the show was originally presented by Dominic Littlewood from 2009-2012. It focuses on two groups of people: the vulnerable who need help and those who help them 'saints' and fraudulent claimants 'scroungers'. The series is repeated in the UK on Crime & Investigation Network.

Feels like

  • British Documentary Series
  • Welfare System Analysis
  • Social Issues Exploration
  • Fraud Investigation
  • Vulnerable Populations
  • Real-Life Stories
  • Public Service Broadcast
  • Current Affairs
  • Investigative Journalism

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

August 10, 2009 · March 8, 2013 · Still running

First aired
August 10, 2009
Latest episode
March 8, 2013
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 54 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Saints and Scroungers worth watching?"

Questions about Saints and Scroungers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Saints and Scroungers worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 3.9).

Is Saints and Scroungers okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Saints and Scroungers?

54 h

About 54 hours: 54 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 2009, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Saints and Scroungers?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Saints and Scroungers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (7 of 10) and character depth (5 of 10) more than on its plot.