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Waiting For Work

Politically passionate and one of the first working class reporters at the 成人快手, Jack Ashley wanted to show the suffering caused by high unemployment in Hartlepool. (1963)

Politically passionate and one of the first working class reporters at the 成人快手, Jack Ashley wanted to show the suffering caused by high unemployment in Hartlepool. With no work, no prospects, and little money, Ashley asked how the unemployed reacted to their situation in an increasingly affluent society.

The documentary caused a storm when it was first shown in 1963, bringing Hartlepool鈥檚 problems to the attention of a national audience. After the programme aired parcels were sent to the contributors containing food, clothing, presents for the children and even an abundance of Christmas turkeys from people all over the UK. (1963)

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43 minutes

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Tue 12 Feb 1963 21:25

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Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Colin Wills
Camera Operator Robert Painter
Film Editor Keith Latham
Director Jack Ashley
Producer Jack Ashley

Broadcast

  • Tue 12 Feb 1963 21:25

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