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The Bank: A Matter of Life and Debt
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The Bank: A Matter of Life and Debt

Documentary series filmed over a year with the straight-talking staff and customers of one West Yorkshire branch of NatWest, exploring the thorny relationship between us, the bank and money.

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    Duration: 2:34
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    Duration: 3:00
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    Duration: 2:45
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