Did anyone else just watch Skint?

[Suzyboo]

Felt so sorry for the guy who had an alcoholic girlfriend who kept beating him up, especially at the end when he ended up sobbing after having to explain on the phone that he can't read and write - presumably a factor in his continuing dependence on the girlfriend despite her treatment of him.

[missprim]

I felt really sorry for him too,but what amazed me was the lad called Nick who I'm sure it said he collected his DLA (Disability Living Allowance) and as this is paid to people who are disabled, he is seen bouncing down the street,picking up a heavy television that someone was giving away, and I couldn't imagine why he is registered disabled.

[BobTodd]

Missprim i was wondering that too, he wasnt even foreign.

I think CashConvertors are scum preying on then ripping off People like that.

[Pippa68]

I get cross with the gambler ~ Mr P started raving on about our tax money going to someone who fritters it away instead of buying himself food, although it seems he MAY be turning his life around.

As for the domestic violence guy..I wept when he did. As soon as he said he couldn't write I crumpled. If he had been a woman being beaten up & drank dry it would be a different story, no doubt. I also got cross at the couple pawning their kids games...the guy was dripping in gold and kept using 'buy back' on his jewellery. As far as I am concerned unless the jewellery has major sentimental value he should flog the lot! however I was pleased to see that they both wish to work...it's a travesty that they know they would be better off not working at all.

My favourite one is Vernon ~ although he wasn't on last nights programme.

[Pippa68]

Forgot to say ~ I think Nick has some kind of mental illness, which would make him eligible for DLA. I honestly think he shouold be getting some kind of counselling as well as money.

[nat_84]

Ive been watching this every week - but forgot about ti yesterday -GUTTED! Saw the ending though....

Its an extremely sad documentry, makes me cry every week too!

[BobTodd]

Is Vernon the Brummie Guy who sells th Big Issue? he sems like a nice Guy.

Does anyone know if th BBC give the People in it any Money for appearing as well?

[Pippa68]

Yup ~ Vernon is the Big Issue seller. I agree he seems a very nice guy.

Not sure about the payment for appearing. They ought to get paid for laying their lives bare, I reckon.

[QPR]

You can't help but like Vernon, he's incredibly naive though!

I was also wondering if they got paid, because if they did then surely they wouldn't be SKINT!

[Wonkmaster]

Vernon seems to be our fav as well. You really have to feel for the guy and all his money making ideas. He always seems to try.

But, am I remembering right? in the last series, didn't he have his own place and lived there with his young lad!!! If I am correct, what happened there???