"It's You Against Everyone Else": Hard Up: Hustling For Work | Episode 2

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Titch and Graham are hustling for work. This film follows them as they try and realise their creative dreams in North Devon, where opportunities are thin on the ground.
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[@WillClayEK]

Im the ginger guy called will. Me and the girl have been friends since we were kids. Even my nan saw me on tv haha. Im forever greatfull. The camera mans name was also will

[@Krass.Estranged]

Even as a child I always thought those holiday camps seemed like hell.

[@darvish2776]

What an awesome girl she is. I got a feeling she’s gonna make it one day. I hope she does

[@rachelperson-brookrealtor9617]

Her photographs are great!

[@tobiasgriffin4263]

Probably not

[@betsyrocks]

Yeah she's a real character. Wish her the best of luck.

[@rachelperson-brookrealtor9617]

California Guy being a photographer is hard. I know. I went to school for it and worked in the field for many years. It’s my opinion. I think that most of the photos they showed were pretty great. She’s young and has passion. I wish her luck.

[@Nicola.S.]

Shes very talented 🙂

[@tonymontana1179]

I used to get dragged to holiday parks like that for holidays, depressed the shit out me, but if I ever meet that boy I’d like to buy him a beer, he genuinely cared and tried to make it somewhat bearable for the people there. I hope he finds a half decent job when the seasons over. Titch is as cute as a button and her photos are amazing, I hope she is able to make a decent living from her talent and going by what I’ve heard and seen her instagram, she’s well on her way.

[@MarcPlaysDrums]

That girl needs to be an actress. She could do sitcoms, she's naturally quirky and funny.

[@arin6479]

marc777danielle It looks like doing her photography really brings that out in her. I’m like that with my art too.

[@w3w3w3]

I agree, she has a lot of personality haha enjoyed watching her TBH.

[@MarcPlaysDrums]

@@w3w3w3 she's an attention grabber, not like an attention seeker whose trying to get your attention...she naturally grabs it. You just wanna hear the next thing out of her mouth. Plus she's likable.

[@w3w3w3]

@@MarcPlaysDrums Yea I agree, she is very likeable and you would remember her. If I had my bussiness still I would have found her and paid her good money to do something and work her way up or something. Heling people out like this is much more rewarding then money, though you need money to help lol.

[@mevludinandnikole]

She's 20? Man I thought she was 12 and I thought this was going to be about how teens make money.

[@mayowaukuhor6453]

Lol same

[@alexcarter8807]

I could not tell how old she was either, lol. When you don't get enough to eat growing up you don't grow big.

[@i810dumiclovich]

@@alexcarter8807 how big do you get by eating?

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

She has a top of the line Sony camera, atleast a 2017 or 2018 MacBook pro, how does somebody that was homeless have atleast 4k worth of new electronics equipment in there room

[@gaz8177]

Calista lol couldn’t believe it when said 20 ffs. Looks like she’s just stepped into high school

[@sammo9261]

Bless that girl her mindset would be good in a city

[@cami5657]

What a very articulate young woman. I just KNOW she has what it takes to succeed. I’m a lecturer and you can see it in some young people. I wish you well Titch, you’re talented and a wonderful, kind and caring young person.

[@thematriarchy2075]

Ahh Sarah, that's a nice comment

[@bdh711]

Articulate? With that rude gob?

[@totalpartridge]

Titch has such a beautiful soul and spirit. She’s actually lovely, I hope she’s doing ok.

[@aminurrahman5436]

That girls definitely going places in life. I hope her struggle pays off. I hate seeing young people struggle. My prayers are with you 🤲🏽

[@Blancproperty]

For a girl with no professional experience being a photographer she’s talented, the fact she can be so confident on her own at such a young age and no turn to drugs nor alcohol and have such a high drive to succeed in everything without guidance just makes me in awe, she’s going places let me tell you

[@ByronHawk]

It's not easy finding a job, I'm 20 and have been unemployed since finishing college nearly 2 years ago, I was applying to shop, factory, cleaning, hotel jobs but got nowhere, the system is broken! But luckily for me I applied to the police and I passed the examination phase and now just a health assessment away from starting the training. This isn't the job I grew up wanting but it's a job and I'll do my best!

[@aussiejubes]

Best of luck passing all the tests!

[@jpswerve182]

Just shows you how we're gearing towards a police state.

[@ByronHawk]

@Baba baba I did try going through with an agency once but it was a negative experience. Nothing came about...

[@amalhassan1567]

Baba baba these agencies are so exploitative. Give you work one day and not the other

[@amalhassan1567]

samrahere nursing in the uk has become exploitative work. They are not paid for their undergrad placements, work 12 hour shifts and don’t earn enough when they graduate. There’s no wonder not many people want to apply. NHS is on its knees.

[@johnterry6594]

RESPECT TO THE GIRL IN THIS FILM TRYING HER HARDEST MAKE MONEY IT IS HARD OUT THERE 🤳😃

[@rectify2003]

Titch is so lovable, and such a great character. I work with the homeless, and every one of them are so special to me, if you just look beyond their exterior. Xx

[@henrih1621]

she looks like between 5 and 70 years lol

[@bensalter7997]

Sorry for the way i looked.

[@ceerd2094]

The photographer girl is great. Brilliant character, good luck to her.

[@JayJay-ki4mi]

She got a new macbook and a quality camera. She's worked hard for that. Fair play to her. She needs to improve her self esteem, she's more than those folk who are not trying to improve their situation.

[@callum5733]

Might have it on finance. My mother was always so poor but she had nice jewelry. It caught up to her many times when the bailiffs come.

[@emmajo8318]

Titch was a pleasure to watch, she's beautiful inside and out and talented

[@skitxez8912]

Its a hustle every single day, gratefull for having work, hard work, outside my home country but still very gratefull, never give up!

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

Youth grinding hard all over the world, big up all this lot

[@zainh7501]

Love her ambition hope she makes it 🙏🏽

[@bottlesandblisters]

Titch is great what a lovely person i really hope life works out for her she really deserves a break!

[@themadbadger2920]

What an adorable young-lady, God bless her!

[@chynahudson2082]

Phenomenal young lady with a sense of humour, I really hope to see her grow as she's really trying to get her shit together bless her

[@jonwita]

This girl has amazing drive and is very inspirational , a genius at work really and to conjure what she has from where she is I highly applaud this girl she has a brilliant mind and way of thinking GOD BLESS EVERYONE ☀️

[@AdamMassacre1981]

Shes fantastic! love her energy :)

[@Mae-day999]

Titch seems like a really awesome person!

[@Mistwalker67]

Titch has a lovely personality and drive, i hope she makes it

[@KindnessCostsNothing]

I love the way he says 'you can't feel like crap and show it'

[@simontemplarfilms8974]

Thank you Bethany, Stephen 🙂🙂

[@jakeschneider3533]

these people are legend I wish the best for them

[@finafina910]

I hope she makes her dreams come true,good hearted girl.

[@isabellaarcher8139]

I really hope she does well and travels the world! She's talented and got such a great personality too :D

[@igweogba6774]

Why is the UK so depressing? Unhappy people living by the sea is not a common sight elsewhere

[@Sselena3395]

Ha. Yes it is. You just don’t see it. Much like the tourists didn’t see the real seaside in Devon.

[@reggiepollock4669]

oh hun its very common....

[@sazeatsbears]

No

[@shamika8055]

@coldrunner 1 in 4 people in the UK have constant thoughts of sadness. UK is definitely an unhappy place I think it's because of society

[@lockandloadlikehell]

@@shamika8055 Small population, small land area, weather, and the British lack energy, enthusiasm, and (positive) aggressiveness, naturally.

[@gg-pe9tb]

compassion, u lot r lovely.x

[@Rubydoo22597]

I wish the young lady all the luck in the world,, she has the right attitude to succeed and for fill her dreams as a photographer,, good luck xx

[@mohamedsiadi8144]

Someone please help the girl she’s soo talented

[@TheManHam87]

Or annoying as fuxk 😂

[@rmd8873]

You go chick. I hope one day I see you winning British photography awards!!

[@simontemplarfilms8974]

Smashing video Tich, 🙂🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍👍👍, Devon a nice place to visit hope to visit soon, Stephen j M, 🎥🎬🎞️™️......

[@georgia8592]

That holiday camp is the most boring and outdated place ever im surprised anyone spends money to go there

[@paulw6183]

If you're on a budget and have young kids, it's not the worst place to be, plus they are normally in beautiful parts of the country.

[@georgia8592]

@@paulw6183 When we were children on a budget we went to the local park 😀 even for free that holiday camp seems like torture I can agree on the surroundings though often very pleasant.

[@paulw6183]

@@georgia8592 It's not what I'd choose to do now that I earn a few quid and can afford different holidays,haha, but having said that as a kid I loved going out into the country and going to the seaside, my little nieces and nephews love it still so there must be something in it, one things for sure you don't see these places the same as when you're a kid!

[@georgia8592]

@@paulw6183 No as a kid you love the most shitty places because they are fun 😀

[@3rodox]

I really like her energy

[@adgeyuk9803]

There was a post on this on Facebook a women reached out to try find her , someone tagged her in the post and found her work in London school of arts.

[@endormimi5261]

Titch has some real talent

[@krisbertulyte7936]

"makes me feel that im good at someting.. kuz im pretty bad at alot of shit" i feel u girl, It doesnt get more real than that!! I hope shes doing well

[@captainchaos2671]

Titch has such a good attitude she deserves success i hope she finds it

[@dawnsaunderson270]

Painting a great picture of the Wirral there, it’s not all that bad!!!

[@KittieGreen]

that guys voice amazing

[@fatimahconteh3971]

Glad this was made I'm a student and trying to find work so hard to do

[@outlawJosieFox]

I bet there are loads of empty shops there just like in any other crappy UK town so how's about an enterprising local shop owner allowing this clever ambitious young woman a freebie exhibition space for a month or so ? Or what about the local library or McDonald's or somewhere? I am dead sure that you can help this kid help herself Devon!! Get on it !

[@marleyhill34]

Some of the towns and villages do not even have a library, more than one shop or a bus that runs before 7.30am. And imagine walking 20 miles for a youth centre. I went down Land's End one year for a holiday and while beautiful, not many opportunities at all for young people. There were only 3 libraries within a 20mile round trip walk. Compared to where I live in London there are 4 libraries in a 30 minutes walk, less time if you get on the bike or bus for £2 which are a 24 hour transport service.

[@gayleralan]

Pretty sure the equivalent of hell would be a British holiday camp for eternity!

[@JG-fg1ye]

same all over, people struggle no matter the location in the UK, even Londoners have to use food banks despite being employed

[@LauraBidingCitizen]

No ones stating otherwise, but this programme is focusing on coastal towns because they’re often the ones with the highest poverty rates. The jobs mostly available are seasonal only, homelessness rates are at an all time high because there aren’t enough social houses to go around, very little prospects for teens & young adults - but not much money for them to get out. You can’t really compare it to London where housing / living expenses are statistically at an all time high, but many are refusing to move even to the outskirts when offered social housing properties because they genuinely believe everything is ‘better in London’. Prospects aren’t necessarily better anywhere anymore, educated, non educated, it’s all the luck of the draw.

[@outlawJosieFox]

And the rich get richer and are about to get even richer in post EU tax haven UK

[@JG-fg1ye]

@@outlawJosieFox lol the EU were 10X worse, they literally spend £100M a year just moving paper from Strasbourg to Brussels and back ... £100,000,000!!!

[@JG-fg1ye]

@@ashlyr4385 Not true at all, lived in London for the last 5 years, i know loads of people on £25k+ per year in the NHS who are struggling to get by, its why all the natives moved out to essex and now the whole city is majority non London born

[@stevechristie2569]

@@davidz2690 it's a shame Darius that the economy seems to want to pay my useless lawyer £500/hour but only pays me £9 to sweep the streets! We need to accept, and even promote, the idea that one hour as an accountant/engineer/lawyer/doctor is worth more than one hour cleaning BUT the difference should be a factor of 4 not 9

[@3am98]

the girl in the ice cream van tho jheeeeeeez

[@augustoalpito3184]

Though woman! Respect

[@BungleTheGooner]

Everyone loves a grafter, She’s class

[@jakeyb9386]

Sad to see this happening in 2020 in "Great" Britain.

[@Gblonkers]

Jakey B there’s much worse than this at least this sea side resort is still going. Check out Jaywick in Essex

[@jakeyb9386]

@Belize Boy D who put you chains? I'm on about is not helping the homeless. Let's not make it about race, cos you've nothing else to talk about.

[@jakeyb9386]

@Belize Boy D great input. 🙄

[@Gblonkers]

Jakey B he’s not too bright

[@RaverHTID]

Belize boy d, learn some history, your own people sold their own kind as slaves. No one in my family or friends familys have had slaves.

[@thecaroproject6150]

anyone know if Titch has instagram or a website? think her photos are great, want to try contact her to do an exhibition in London

[@teainortakoy]

Someone called Naomi Symonds posted in these comments and said she knows her. I read it when scrolling through.

[@thecaroproject6150]

@@teainortakoy thank you will find them!

[@fannylovotrico3418]

Can someone tell me her Instagram? Cheers

[@chuckmaddison2924]

Give you a start. The place is Barnstaple , UK. No I don't live there I'm in Australia.

[@endormimi5261]

Her Instagram is bethanylaurend

[@marissabones]

The summer looks our winter

[@jjmunna]

Fabulous young lady.

[@TheManHam87]

Or annoying as fuxk

[@jjmunna]

@@TheManHam87 awewwwh Mike. Its Christmas

[@TheManHam87]

@@jjmunna Thats true, Merry Christmas 🎄🤶😂🎅

[@jjmunna]

@@TheManHam87 very happy returns. 🎅

[@ezzeytiger78]

Wow she looks so young to be fending for her self hope shes got good friends watching out for her,iam sure she'd do very well given the chance there must be someone thats watched this who could give her a step up,hope she gets the chance she deserves.

[@TheManHam87]

Fending for herself... Shes 20 not 12...

[@James-iw4fz]

im currently unemployed finding it really hard to find something i enjoy thats full time. so far all there is. factory line worker. laborer. cleaner and retail if you are lucky enough. i just want to be a plumber but its so hard to become a tradesman if you dont have any connections. its WHO you know not WHAT you know...

[@James-iw4fz]

Speaking Truth thanks a lot mate will help

[@jimbean7523]

Take note this is what you get with a £7.50 holiday from the sun newspaper 🥳🤣🤣🤣

[@illumindonnaughty]

😂😂 Reminds me of the club from Peter Kay Phoenix nights! 😆

[@mynamejack6241]

5:00 doesn't have a job for the last year pulls out a £2000 MacBook pro

[@pablomafiadragonmaff5255]

Hey tich you are a fuckin diamond , putting you on my prayer list ,🌝 hope you go far x

[@theworldsbonkers]

That holiday park would be my worst nightmare 😳

[@SlinkyTheCreator]

Iove her she is so cute

[@anonanon5380]

What a lovely girl

[@aestheticsbyjasmine940]

Will could be a model if he stopped the drugs

[@WillClayEK]

thanks im off the gas now. and no longer homeless, thanks for the support

[@aestheticsbyjasmine940]

@@WillClayEK so happy for you ❤️❤️❤️

[@andrewnicholas4951]

Snapper stay focused disciplined and hav ur weekly chk list to progress to achieve ur vision. Do ur homework on ur passion research and find ur niche/angle. Luck happens wen wen u make it happen.. wen preparation meets opportunity. Keep pushing and keep ur eyes On ur horiZon . G.l

[@TheSiimur]

Feels hit me.. I need to appreciate more in what I have in life than moan about it... damn.

[@cyberash3000]

to be honest its the same here in blackpool cos we are seasonal, the nseason ends and all the shops either close down or go to greatly reduced staff and reduced hours, all the attractions sack their staff, and everybody goes on the dole

[@freddie832]

"cant wait to see you next year" This aged well

[@rosettastonedlostkeys6771]

Titch is so cute ❤️

[@MrConigli]

Titch's Website with social media contacts @t I saw she has a page where you can buy the work

[@girlunderu]

I hope someone sees this, particularly in acting or photography or something and reaches out to titch to offer her some jobs/opportunities. She would also make a fantastic outreach worker or advocate for the homeless community or drug addiction

[@chuckmaddison2924]

So true, a perfect social worker. She's been there and not just looked at a book on the subject.

[@girlunderu]

Update: saw a post on Facebook and a woman did find titch and offered her some opportunities. I look forward to seeing more from her in the future.

[@si1verstacker542]

is there any contact info for the people in this film sort of thing

[@craigwatson1080]

Eat sleep work repeat

[@tyson877]

thats what most people do, "Me" Wake up get dressed straight to the casino scam them take there money go for a meal drink more then party till 4am at nights in Birmingham leicester and london go sleep repeat

[@Del-Canada]

Even tho Paul Potts won 100,000 on BGT he still went back to work for a bit at Carphone Warehouse.

[@Tallulah-belle1980]

I can’t take those beach holiday camps seriously, just so depressing. We are so lucky in New Zealand beautiful beaches and hot weather.

[@SuperGamingpepper]

there are some really good ones i have some of my best memories at a english holiday camp

[@timfagan816]

I was born in the uk, now I live in New Zealand, been here 8 years, amazing memories in both countries. Used to love my holidays in Cornwall.

[@chauncy2315]

Does Titch have an Instagram-? Or social media???

[@mort1122]

Tough paper-round

[@morggg._.9165]

Ayyyyy i live in North Devon this is a true representation of the place

[@BarriosGroupie]

And here was me aiming to retire in Devon

[@justahumanbeing.709]

i live in north devon, it's actually really nice and the houses are pretty cheap.

[@danish9860]

This is why EDUCATION and doing well in school is important.

[@stevechristie2569]

When everyone has a degree you end up with people stacking supermarket shelves who have degrees

[@frankmangan2113]

Tough life

[@HexMotifMusicUk]

@10:17 . ting needs to sell that 2k telephoto lens lol . or thats bbc's

[@salaciouscreations4323]

That's the issue with growing up on the coast. It's a great way to raise kids and they have a great life until they get older. They have to leave to gain employment. You always miss the place you grew up in. I went back to that lifestyle to raise the kids. But they will have to leave if they want to make a decent life of their own

[@erinforster9674]

Does she have an instagram or anything? How can we support her?

[@taddlbauch4226]

It's bethanylaurend

[@I_am_BiG_Al]

2 on 2 please

[@cobysparks1769]

Does anybody know if Titch has Instagram? Or any social?..

[@chuckmaddison2924]

If she reads this she might just. send you a reply . You could track down the BBC3 programme and check the credits and go from there. There is another way, use the clues in this video. Just a couple of ideas.

[@ikonographics]

instagram.com/bethanylaurend/?hl=el

[@TaylorMade511]

HOW are you supposed to get a job when nobody will hire you?!!

[@Cherry-wg4os]

Does anyone know where we can support Tich's work?

[@ghbnhghjk]

Why only show episode 2

[@imWillJ]

Isaiah 60: 19 "The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory."

[@crm2507777]

WiiiLL Bullshit Religion 😂

[@kheishaxo6243]

crm2507777 you don’t have to agree with the scripture he’s quoting but be respectful.

[@crm2507777]

Kheisha XO I think quoting references from the Bible which is a work of fiction is insulting people’s intelligence and is disrespectful so gave my opinion 👍

[@lukehill449]

Have nothing but respect for titch. Most people would see that job as too below them to do at 20. She's doing it though regardless

[@MrConigli]

Titch's Website with social media contacts @t I saw she has a page where you can buy the work

[@misterneckbreaker88]

we are the generation trapped in box rooms

[@paulmcdonough1093]

kids in the middle east trapped in bomb shelters poor you reality check

[@stevechristie2569]

A boxroom isn't ideal (for anyone who doesn't know the definition it's a room without a window, eg a large cupboard adjoining a livingroom) and often not legal. But with the right attitude life can be bearable. For example, you can make use of parks/art galleries/museums/libraries/theatres/cinemas/affordable restaurants. You can spend a lot of your time/energy on work or hobbies - football/golf/tennis/squash.

[@misterneckbreaker88]

@@paulmcdonough1093 diddums

[@outlawJosieFox]

If that's a fairy tale then I'm glad that I'm a sceptic. I would rather shoot myself in the head than spend one minute in that holiday camp !! It's hardly Disney in the rain now is it ?

[@LauraBidingCitizen]

I think he’s just thankful for what he has, which isn’t a bad thing is it?! He’s got a roof over his head, free lodgings, food in his tummy, a job he enjoys because he’s seeing new faces every day, he’s naturally a born entertainer, & gets paid to be his own boss. I thought it was refreshing for a young guy to have such a positive attitude rather than being all doom & gloom.

[@kishajoanne9381]

Tbh the people you work with make alot bearable lol

[@dean9330]

She’s so good at photography! If I was in thy field I would so support your dream to be a photographer!

[@elegantlywasted5447]

Is it hard to go to college in the UK? Is it expensive? It seems like they would qualify for grants

[@stevechristie2569]

It can be free (you pay university tuition after you graduate only if you earn a lot). The most difficult thing is getting yourself 3 years which you can dedicate to study, with the right mental attitude, some reliable peace and quiet (how can you study if you're a single parent with screaming kids or desperately trying to pay bills?). Then there's the reality for most graduates: lots of them don't find work, especially in prestigious fields. I took an economics degree in 2005 and have never had a graduate-level job. I have an INFP personality and we are often left languishing as employers don't "get" us (Watch the "greatest speech ever you me and dupree".)

[@emmadevolder9011]

Does she have like a website or instagram? I would love to buy her work

[@thematriarchy2075]

Maybe just Google her name +Devon +photography..

[@ccarriereder]

Does anyone know Titch's social media?

[@funkymonkeyla9226]

That lad Homeless in a kenzo t shirt lol

[@blackacidgaming5672]

Probably fake to be fair

[@fieldingg94]

You see that a lot homeless people wearing designer clothes, maybe they feel people wont judge them

[@LiveManga37]

@@fieldingg94 yeah, i watched a video made by a girl who was homeless for a bit and she felt like she had to put in alot more effort to not seem homless, felt like she couldnt just bum around in sweats and a messy bun no more. they aint got no stablilty least can do is wear some nice clothes and look good externally.

[@faymariewilliams4394]

The majority of homeless people actually get there clothes from places like the salvation army or freedom centres. The clothes are donated

[@WillClayEK]

im the ginger guy and most of my homeless life i wore £200-£300 tracksuits. wearing nice clothes can really make a difference in how you feel. look good feel good