Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits

Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits (2013)

EndedDocumentary show

Nick Hewer and Margaret Mountford bring four benefit claimants and four taxpayers face-to-face to explore each other's lives, examine their values and speak their minds.

Network
Scheduleevery Thursday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Episode 2Juli 18, 2013
S01E01Episode 1Juli 11, 2013
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits' premiere?

'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits' premiered in 2013.

Who were the hosts of 'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits'?

The hosts of 'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits' were Nick Hewer and Margaret Mountford.

What was the genre of 'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits'?

'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits' was a documentary series.

What was the premise of 'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits'?

The show followed Nick and Margaret as they investigated the welfare system and the people who rely on it.

Was the show focused on a specific country's welfare system?

Yes, 'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits' focused on the United Kingdom's welfare system.

Did the show aim to raise awareness about the welfare system?

Yes, 'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits' aimed to raise awareness about the welfare system and the challenges faced by those who receive benefits.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits'?

The first season of 'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits' consisted of six episodes.

Did the show feature personal stories of individuals on benefits?

Yes, 'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits' featured personal stories of individuals who depended on benefits.

Were there any controversial moments in the show?

Yes, 'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits' generated controversy for its portrayal of the welfare system and its recipients.

Was the show critically acclaimed?

'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits' received mixed reviews from critics.

Did the show provide a balanced perspective on the welfare system?

'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits' aimed to present a balanced perspective on the welfare system, showcasing both its strengths and shortcomings.

Did the hosts interact with individuals receiving benefits?

Yes, Nick and Margaret engaged with individuals receiving benefits to gain a better understanding of their experiences.

Did the show explore different types of benefits?

Yes, 'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits' delved into various types of benefits, including unemployment benefits, disability benefits, and housing benefits.

Were there any follow-up seasons or spin-offs of the show?

'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits' did not have any follow-up seasons or spin-offs.

Did the show inspire any policy changes regarding the welfare system?

It is unclear if 'Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits' directly influenced any policy changes regarding the welfare system.

Cast

View all cast

Characters

View all characters

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
The Snake
Running

The Snake

The Snake will follow 15 people from various professions trying to manipulate their way to becoming that week's snake, who decides who stays and who leaves the show, through a series of challenges. Each week, the winner of each challenge earns control of ‘The Saving Ceremony', an elimination that is about who will save certain contestants with people making friends, faking friends, or sparking romantic connections with the winner taking home $100,000.

Wednesday
Running

Wednesday

Smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams investigates a murder spree while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy.

EastEnders
Running

EastEnders

Set in the East End of London, the show focuses on the tensions between love and family with stories ranging from hard-hitting social issues, to personal, human tragedies. And there's plenty of funny moments too. 

Classic characters old and new across thousands of episodes have shared a drink in The Queen Vic, shed tears of despair or joy, sat on Arthur's bench in the Square... and at some point or other they probably crossed paths with Ian Beale.

GenreDrama
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Running

The Summer I Turned Pretty

Belly Conklin is about to turn 16, and she's headed to her favorite place in the world, Cousins Beach, to spend the summer with her family and the Fishers. Belly's grown up a lot over the past year, and she has a feeling that this summer is going to be different than all the summers before.

Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch
Running

Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch

There are some places on earth where the land just seems different, and Blind Frog Ranch in eastern Utah is one of those places. Locals say the land is cursed. That it's trying to hold on to something. From Aztec treasure to caverns of gold and silver to lost Mormon mines, legends surround Duane Ollinger's 160-acre ranch in Utah's Uintah Basin. But Duane isn't concerned with the lore. After discovering a system of seven underground caves that run through his property, he is singularly focused on finding what's hidden in them - no matter what the cost.