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Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum

Working-class comedian Tom Mayhew takes a wry sideways look at the prejudices people have towards benefits claimants and turns those assumptions on their heads.

Radio 4,8 episodes

Episodes

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Series 1
Get a Job
Comedian Tom Mayhew heads to the Jobcentre Plus to meet his advisor, Carol.
03 Mar 2021,14 mins
Series 1
Posh Radio
Tom looks at how our beliefs shape the way we view the working class.
10 Mar 2021,14 mins
Series 1
Scroungers
Tom looks at the benefits system and asks if it actually works.
17 Mar 2021,14 mins
Series 1
Fit to Work
Sharing life stories, comedian Tom talks about growing up in a working class family.
24 Mar 2021,14 mins
Series 2
Cheap and Cheerful
Tom recalls the joys of the working class holiday.
13 Jul 2022,14 mins
Series 2
Man of the Match
On an autobiographical journey, Tom Mayhew takes his Grandpa to the match.
20 Jul 2022,14 mins
Series 2
Everybody’s Changing
Tom Mayhew is joined by his mate Sian Davies to talk about cheap dates.
27 Jul 2022,14 mins
Series 2
These Boots Are Made For Working
Tom Mayhew and his Mum explore jobs, life and ambition.
03 Aug 2022,14 mins