Benefits Britain Series 1 Episode 21

[@christinecreasey2342]

When the doctor tells Carl he should go out I don’t think he means spending all day at the pub

[@susannordstrom5065]

Lol

[@patkearney9320]

And he laughs at working folk

[@brandmotivo]

haha yeh, doctor says go out and really means go out and walk, do exercise... carl thinks it means getting leathered at the pub everyday.

[@Marzzy01]

I agree. I really think he needs to get his priorities checked

[@Marzzy01]

@Mike wilson 😂

[@wendykranendonk1329]

I love the fact that Susan actually thinks she is living the celebrity and luxury lifestyle 🤣 I couldn't stop laughing

[@damongirl66]

By Susan's definition, it is the celebrity and luxury lifestyle. I think her home looks cheap, unimaginative and gauche but that is what she sees as wealthy. She might have been born into penury and this is her way of saying she has 'arrived' but in saying that, I agree with your sentiment. All fur coat and no knickers, as the saying goes. As far as people on benefits go, she might be considered to be on the Forbes list among her contemporaries.

[@emmad9344]

She's deulusional

[@cici736]

Plus many celebrities work….athletes, singers, actors All can be hard jobs

[@bodhisattva2348]

@@emmad9344 she's happy though.

[@bodhisattva2348]

I love her so much it's embarrassing. I'm embarrassed 🤣

[@lovelyskull3483]

Craig’s home is so clean and tidy his dog is gorgeous and healthy. His son is lovely. What a fantastic man.

[@oregoncoastbeachcomber2060]

EXACTLY what I thought. Craig is doing everything right.

[@SignedOff402]

A man is defined by his accomplishments and skills. His son is going to end up being a free loader just like his role model.

[@Mochilala95]

@@SignedOff402 Exactly. Who becomes a single dad then quits a job?!?! That’s backwards!!! 💜🫰🏼

[@shineliveanddie]

@@Mochilala95 It totally depends on the circumstances. I am a daughter of a single mother, who didn't quit her job and unfortunately now I have a lot of abandonment issues.

[@AnnaCN78456]

@@shineliveanddie at least your mother was honest and worked for you and her survival, didn’t lived on tax money you should be proud of that. Both my parents always worked my dad worked 12 hours a day sometimes more to make ends meet and to provide for us, mom to and Im bloody proud of them!!! I would be ashamed if my parents lived on benefits with no reason. I have a respiratory illness like the other gentleman and don’t drink, don’t smoke Im not in pubs and changed my diet. Never collected 1 euro from benefits in my country. These people are free loaders. Its a question of dignity you clearly dont understand . There are plenty of lovely present mothers that work full time jobs and give a good exemple to their children of independence and dignity

[@Timbergal]

Many Kudos to Craig. His son is benefiting in every way. Well balanced meals, positive attention and Love. What a great Dad❤

[@kellyyork3898]

Doing what all moms and dads should do.

[@nonsensetalk8953]

He IS a good dad,but why do men get such praise for caring for their children?Millions of women are caring for their children alone,but you don't get everybody saying how wonderful they are.

[@Knochenbrigade]

Too bad his son seems to play with himself on the tablet and X-Box mostly. Easy parenting of today.

[@AlexanderBechffgf]

@@nonsensetalk8953 Cause there is sad people like you. Sad feminist that do not think praising of men is justified, cause they are men. (AND THEY GET MORE PRAISE!) (Fact is........Children living with their fathers suffers less than children of women.- Just look at rape and violence when it comes to women having costudy.) Why ain't we talking about that fact? Instead of something as subjective as "MEN GETTING MORE PRAISE" Well....... Rather live at my father growing up than with my mother, that is for sure. (My mother is not the best example of a good parent nor a single mom.) If you look into the stats, you would realise that the rape part is in fact true, children living with only their mom, they more often get raped than if you lived with your father.) That is factual. So why shouldn't we praise single parents that are men? Why shouldnt we?

[@AlexanderBechffgf]

@@nonsensetalk8953 And where does that stem from? That "single" moms more often than married women turn to drugs and poor habits. Which invites bad company into your home which causes all sorts of bad things to happen. (Sure, same thing could happen if you lived with your father, same things could happen, just happens less:) I know this may seem nonsensical to you. (Sounds like you want a parade for single moms but not for the fathers.)

[@jullianabanana8876]

That hot tub room had me in stitches 🤣it was the tackiest thing I’ve ever seen and it wasn’t even working 🤣literally falling apart as she spoke, the woman’s delusional I cringed at her existence 😂

[@serenitynow288]

I know and the workmanship was waaaay below par. Cheap, cheap,cheap 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@1Bigredox]

i can understand how the older woman and the older gentleman featured use their benefits as they see fit. But, that young man raising his son, cooking delicious looking and nutritious meals that they eat together is priceless.

[@dcg590]

Why? He’s a freeloader! He is perfectly capable of working, instead he lives off tax payers teaching his son that it’s ok to do so. Awful

[@davechristian7543]

@@dcg590 hasn't anyone evr told u if u have nothing nice good to say dont say anything at all mate.. im sure someone told u that at least once eh.. negative P

[@TheTacticalHaggis]

@@davechristian7543 So people are supposed to just let bad things happen because your mummy told you never to say bad things? You're the reason the country is a shitter. I bet you're all for the boat people? Let's hope you don't have a daughter.

[@christianpeters6673]

He comes across as a great dad.

[@auzy2u845]

​@dcg590 Listen, he wouldn't be able to afford child care

[@ChocolateDealer]

I know there’s already a lot of comments here re: Craig, but he deserves them all. Shout out to him for being an amazing dad and role model, clearly this show is old but hope he and his son are doing well!!

[@TexasbyStorm]

I have second hand embarrassment for Suzanne. She's absolutely ridiculous!

[@allyg5767]

Suzanne died in 2017 from a heart attack.

[@gewglesux]

i'll retract what i said about her...@@allyg5767

[@BenState]

I have "second-hand embarrassment" for your vocabulary. It's called "vicarious". Look it up.

[@soothingsounds9456]

Receiving a disability pension for a lung condition while continuing to smoke seems somewhat contradictory to me 🤔

[@francisj5974]

Im on PIP for major depression/Sucidal tendancies, self harming etc, major terrors when someone knocks on my door, i shouldn't be living like this, i also know what you mean, if it wasn't gfor the internet i would be dead now.

[@sammuddel7751]

💯

[@nadeemzafar7913]

@Soothing Sounds that’s exactly what I thought. I’ve got a neurological condition that I’ve had since birth and I’ve still always worked. My hard earned taxes are paying for this lot. It’s criminal…

[@davisholman8149]

@@nadeemzafar7913 They should not allowed certain thing to be purchased with benefits. Stop giving them cash - use a debit card with only certain types of food qualifying. The UK taxpayers deserve better.

[@nadeemzafar7913]

@@davisholman8149 I agree

[@sherribrawn3757]

So here I am 50 years old, 3 amazing adult children raised and loved, on my wages as a Licensed Practical Nurse. I live in an apt, have a 5 year old car, and no exciting social life to speak of, but others it seems have a great life compliments of the government. I remember always feeling guilty when my children were young because I had to work so much, and I also remember feeling jealous of other moms who got to stay home every day. Pisses me off slightly, but then I remember I taught my children a very valuable lesson in life... *Self Sustainability*

[@agnieszkas2364]

I'm reading the comments and I can't believe my eyes. You really don't have to stay at home 24/7 to be a good father. A lot od parents including single ones have to work and raise their children at the same time. The lesson the boy will learn will be "you don't have to work to have money"

[@frankmangan2113]

Get a life ffs

[@pituguli5816]

I grew up in a benefits household because my Father left my Mother but I'm grateful because I always had my Mother there, She was always there and we have a fantastic relationship. Maybe you should have thought it through and considered your priorities? We never had much but we had Family and 3x meals a day, anything we did get we appreciated and I love my Mother She's the best and I don't judge Her for choosing to be a Mother over working for crap that won't fit inside your coffin when you leave this world. I was honoured to move her into the house I bought because She gave up so much for us or did She give up anything? If you ask Her She will always say that She was happy to see Her children grow up. As I said we never had much but time is our most precious thing and time is what I had and have with my Mother, we don't value material things as much as others do and we are happier for it. God bless.

[@pituguli5816]

@@agnieszkas2364 I grew up in a Welfare house and I own a property now

[@ReapingTheHarvest]

You still seem jealous.

[@babyofmyfamily]

This is one of the best episodes because of CRAIG 🙌🏾. He really is a wonderful and caring DAD🙏🏿. He takes pride in giving his son the best with what he got 💯!!

[@neilmoryson]

And appears to spend his benefit derived free time directly on his young son and not out looking for women, partying, etc.

[@halfdome4158]

He is despicable. Trash. Takes pride in living off taxpayers. How on earth does this leech qualify for benefits?

[@amandab8433]

There's another episode with a single dad Craig but he's raising a little daughter. These two Dads are amazing. They both stepped up 🎉🎉.

[@tommyh500]

Craig doesn’t realise what a great person and father he is. His son is very very lucky to have him despite the lack of money. I wish them both all the best

[@ellajones9787]

This is BS. I've known single parents with multiple kids who don't live on the dole and fleece the taxpayer. Not the best message to give his son.

[@JohnEdwardBerry]

He's a bludger

[@davidlynch9049]

@@ellajones9787 He's hardly that.

[@kellybrown403]

Pretty sure most single parents work while their kids are at school. Problem solved. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@027fuckoff]

Craig is an awesome dad so caring! :) Even if he's on the benefit, him and his son are happy and have a roof over their head with food. Nothing else in the world matters at all. I hope Craig knows that he's a really good dad, the occupation does not matter. I would rather have a dad on the dol that love me and spent time with me than a millionaire father that didn't spend time with me.

[@donsarde]

I like the single dad and his child. He does a good job as a parent, taking care of his son. Hope he makes it. His house is clean and proper.

[@robbiecarter8773]

True hes doing a much better job than many many women iv seen on these shows

[@davidloughlin2238]

I hope that the authorities will follow up and put a stop to some of these payments. They are making fools of the rest of us.

[@francisj5974]

I have suicidal tendancies, self harming etc, i don't and cannot leave the house, the thought of leaving the house gives me terrors, been like this for 5 years but sucidal for 14 years, im doped up on medication and im doing better, fingers crossed, im on Benefits i hope and prey you don't me, i am the most grateful, i used to be normal David, working and loving it all, loved being busy, now the thought, its all in my mind

[@madcatladyshirl6899]

@@francisj5974 keep going, you're not on your own chick. Easy for people to judge when they haven't walked a mile in your shoes. I can relate to your struggles xx

[@philcooper279]

What is the Goverment doing about this lunacy?

[@TurkReid]

@@francisj5974 but what if everyone has these tendencies and didn’t go to work? No doctors or nurses police or teachers

[@sashalove83]

@@TurkReid I would hope that doctors, nurses teachers,police officers who have suicidal tendencies wouldn't go to work! Who would want them to work for them or on others with those type of thoughts? but does any of that change the fact that J Francis has these tendencies?🤔

[@lorrainebennett7528]

Carl and Susanne live the high life while Craig struggles to buy his son shoes, very unfair.

[@chrthdestr]

Am I misunderstanding something? Aren't benefits in place to help those in need meet their basic needs? Why am I seeing alcohol and luxuries being bought by those who claim it?

[@lorrainebennett7528]

@@chrthdestr Exactly, people on benefits installing hot tubs at the expense of the tax payer? Disgraceful

[@chrthdestr]

​@@lorrainebennett7528 Are there not rules in place for this? Instead of some fancy tub and some aged-wine, another person like a single mother can maybe feed herself more than once a day and not have to worry about going without for the sake of her child. I could never be rich with how I think. I know how much I need and want to live. Money does buy happiness but it doesn't mean you need a lot of it, as long as you've earned it. After a certain point, money does fuck-all for me, and all I can think about is "instead of this shiny statue at the end of my hallway, I could donate the cost to fill a family's groceries that week or help someone that's sleeping in a box at that very moment. I believe in order to be rich, you need to be a `shark`. I don't think I could ever keep a million in my bank account and sleep at night. Sorry, went off on a reddit-type rant; haha

[@praguhbis]

Susanne has died after being hounded by the media. What about the politician sponging off millions from the tax payers? That is ok????

[@chrthdestr]

@@praguhbis Actually? Link

[@sarahrussell2447]

Single parent on 12k a year can barely afford shoes for his son vs single woman on £20k a year, brand new sports car and a hot tub… 🤔

[@richierich8334]

Yh, this country is absolutely fucked. She knows how to play the system, Craig more than likely doesn't want to or know how.

[@witlof5492]

The trick is sickness benefit - get yourself on PIP and you're made for life. Mental health issues are the big one these days...

[@lilyrose7082]

I don’t understand why she gets 20,000 pounds when the single dad only gets 12,000. Is it because of where they live in the country that she gets more? It seems so unfair and she doesn’t look at all like she needs benefits and should be working!

[@averil9819]

she claims for ill health as well, I have seizures and other illnesses but I was denied PIP lol. Jobs don't like keeping me on as after 3 seizures they want me gone.

[@purplepoppyz]

@@averil9819 I know so many cases like yours where people with genuine claims are refused and people like Suzanne get everything. It needs fixing.

[@Mrmealbox010]

Here in Netherlands some county’s areas they do everyone have to keep applying and do volunteer work or study or your benefits will be cut, should do the same here, also some ask what car you have too (if you have a luxury car you can fund your life) and if you loose your job due to lazy or work late you don’t qualify for benefits. Here in Netherlands are very strict

[@BoDiddlee]

Why did Carl's mint magnum bug me more than anything 😂😂

[@void.sawyer]

He goes to the pub for his health. That's the most British thing I've ever fucking heard lmfao

[@fatima1009]

Yes, I'm sure all the liquor, cigarette smoke and unhealthy food really does wonders for his health!

[@nicolerobertson817]

I dont understand how a parent with children get less than a single person doesn't make any sense to me

[@johannas.l.brushane2518]

Because Carl and Suzanne have worked from early years up to nearly 50+ years old. They probably have some kind of illness/disability benefit that functions a bit like an insurance and is calculated to related to what taxed income they have had for x numbers of working years. Which totally makes sense. A lot of jobs that are low paid tend to wear off people before the formal age of retirement, yet still these jobs are needed so it makes sense there are something like a type of illness pension.

[@HaggisMuncher-69-420]

@@johannas.l.brushane2518 But the question is why should the public pay for people to have a hot tub and daily binge sessions?

[@jaimefewer6297]

In my opinion Graig is the one who needs the most support, he uses what little he gets and doesn't go straight away to the shops to buy smokes and booze.His love and commitment to his child is obvious..

[@traceyobrien4505]

In Spain the benefit system is totally different, Those who have never paid into the system get nothing back, Every month a small percentage of your salary is deducted and when you are unemloyed you receive a maximum of 70% of your salary for a maximum of 24 months which is more than enough time to find another job, People in The UK should be paid their benefits in food vouchers so that they cannot use it for alcholol and cigarettes which are not a necessity, In The UK many take advantage of the benefit system and have no intention of finding a job and just play the system for as long as they can get away with it. Thats is why the country is in such a state as the taxpayers are funding these lazy people who live better than those who actually work. Shame on those people who are lazy and have no pride!

[@davisholman8149]

@@traceyobrien4505 Thanks for sharing that. Sounds like Spain has it right. These people in the UK need to be cut off right now. Only given help for a short period of time. Food vouchers for healthy food only. And fixed that if you sell those food vouchers - you lose it for life. Taxpayers need to wake up and change the system. What a bunch of USERS! The single dad is a different story. When a child is involved it is understandable.

[@zochbuppet448]

@@traceyobrien4505 Thats how it is in Canada and the U.S. Its like a type of insurance. the longer you work at the same job the more you build up

[@davidhumberdross3387]

As a single parent dad I raised my son. I'm sure most of these dad's are better than same mothers Not all but stop putting men down.

[@ItsMeTrist]

@Ellie Dolezalu To be honest, you just stating came off as lighting women in a more positive light more than anything else. We were shown a good example of someone who cares for their children and you turned it into doublestandards.

[@colinahmed2395]

That fella Karl, more like he's on permanent holiday than on the sick, doesn't seem to be struggling with illness does he!

[@lilyrose7082]

If he’s got respiratory problems, why is he smoking??!!

[@ceejj9259]

@@lilyrose7082 was just going to comment the same! Ridiculous

[@averil9819]

I think he worked his whole life and his wife died so she can't tell him off lol?

[@khanjames2042]

He's living the dream

[@colinahmed2395]

Absolutely cracked up when he said that walking to the pub helps his health and fitness, talk about a scammer!

[@MJMGAMER155]

Suzanne is deluded. She really believes she is a celebrity 🙄

[@praguhbis]

She has passed away, you fool.

[@scotttubb4582]

@@praguhbis good

[@rdk1065]

@@scotttubb4582 too far

[@pugzlipigeon5906]

@@praguhbis doesn’t make her any less an asshole.

[@zielonazbombasu9230]

Yes because she is ill and she get benefits for mentall health issues

[@davidloughlin2238]

A 28,000 pound car on benefits! She says "I am entitled to it". Really? I work hard and earn good money but I can't afford a 28,000 pound car or anywhere close!

[@LS-bw7jt]

This world has gone mad

[@Alephu5]

Boomer privileges. Don't think you'd live like this if you went on benefits.

[@myheathenheart1259]

She annoys me.so much. I see it loads where I live. People on benefits making extravagant purchases

[@johannas.l.brushane2518]

God you folks sound bitter and ignorant... So if y'all become seriously ill when about 50+ and too old to reeducate yourself from a lowincome hard work you will reject illness/disability benefits based at your previous income because someone who got kids before they could support themselves need the money more? Since Suzanne had worked up 'til 8 months before this was filmed and she is 50+ she could aswell have saved up to the greater part of her car. Old people have also paid off morgatges to their home so they can thereby spend some that younger people with more obligations can. And of course they deserve it.

[@melissachatwin9673]

@@johannas.l.brushane2518 too old to re-educate yourself? Are you saying those over 50 are stupid or something? They can re-educate themselves if they want, age is no excuse. Educated themselves enough to know how to claim benefits. Craig also worked until he became a single parent, I don't see him buying alcohol, cigarettes, hot tubs and photo shoots (including an agent). Suzanne admitted to paying for that car with benefits, while Craig struggles to make ends meet, didn't see him driving a 20,000 pound car actually I didn't see him driving any car.

[@earlona]

Craig you are a stand up Dad!!!Making Brooklyn your priority is awesome to see..🙌🙌👏👏👏

[@resnonverba137]

Why don't you support him financially rather than the taxpayer? He has no excuse not to find work.

[@myheathenheart1259]

As a single dad for 7 years ( mother walked away and didn't look back) my advice to Craig would be not to over compensate with regard to toys etc . I.did and had to undo the damage. Also keep an eye out for underlying separation anxiety in your child. I'm still dealing with that and abandonment issues .

[@banana9106]

I would agree with that and to keep a keen eye out for toys in charity shops, NCT sales and toy libraries.

[@davidhughes2735]

Man up soyboy.

[@katiempojer]

Seems a great sad

[@goodcommunitylife]

I am so sorry that your partner walked out on you! Why did she walk out on you?

[@noshitsherlock975]

💐💖

[@MissCassie1113]

Poor Craig and his son just getting by while these other clowns are misusing the symptom I'm right pissed off

[@christinecreasey2342]

Omg Suzanne lives in her own fantasy world

[@ohmeowzer1]

I agree 100%

[@deanshields8031]

She died of a heart attack in 2017.

[@mzm4574]

No kidding?!? She thinks she is a celibrity 😂😆😂😆😂

[@fatima1009]

She was ridiculous. Suzanne wasn't famous for a few minutes. She was infamous because she committed a crime, or tried to. I know she passed away a few years ago, condolences to her family. But perhaps she could have spent her remaining years being more productive, instead of this silliness.

[@ilonacharlton1144]

Lol ok but that puppy bounce run... ahhh that never gets old. Love it

[@MrKaskad]

Jesus ,is there any woman who wouldn't run a mile at the site of the dirty Knickers on Carl's wall.

[@scottnichols3685]

Jacuzzi room with no insulation. That really makes sense in British winters, LOL

[@charlesmurphy1510]

Every person I’ve met on welfare has said to me “its my money” like Suzanne. They forget who is really paying their bills.

[@turtleanton6539]

They dont care🎉

[@TheTacticalHaggis]

I love the little wooden edging on the hot tub - you can tell it was cut out with a circular saw and just left with all the janky edges.

[@richardmills5241]

Love Craig and Brooklyn they deserve benefits Craig your a top lad fair play

[@jackyblue67same10]

Craig is 1 of the best dads I've saw on any of these shows .Wish him & his son all the luck I can .

[@zochbuppet448]

No, hes raising a spoiled kid. He even ties the 7 ear old shoe as if he's 2

[@cici736]

I think a lot of people would make great stay at home parents but not every single parent can live off benefits. The country wouldn’t function Even tho it sucks, we are all responsible to contribute to society as well especially if you are healthy and capable His son is in school, he should be working then

[@Molly3165]

Why doesn't his ex give child support?

[@trimule]

One thing he seriously needs to work on - the kid is well down the road to Fat City. Dad is a skinny guy but the kid has big belly and the face and neck are filling out. The child obesity situation in the UK is getting worse daily.

[@uniformitydubliner9691]

A good parent wouldn't breed while being poor.

[@khanjames2042]

"Just one or two cans" looked more like a 12 pack timmy to me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@banana9106]

What got me was that the guy gave up his job because of his breathing problems, but it doesn't seem to have encouraged him to give up smoking, so it can't be that bad!

[@khanjames2042]

@@banana9106 then buys a dog for $400

[@banana9106]

@@khanjames2042 I know. Meanwhile, there are people with kids who are struggling to feed and clothe them.

[@grimlund]

Alcohol must be really cheap in the UK. That Carl guy spending every day at the pub while on benefits. Unbelievible.

[@kathymeacham2977]

Right

[@kellyalexander7347]

Its crazy to see this madness I don't know how the uk still standing with everyone living off the government

[@Sileaine]

​@@kellyalexander7347the taxes on drink. If you the English drink a lot you need to come to Ireland

[@neilmoryson]

Carl and his little pooch: "And I'm sure everybuddy is gunna luv ya, and they will do" I'm dying.

[@kimberleyjones704]

Absolutely love Craig! What a gem! ❤️

[@ritadonnelly8820]

Craig get job my son passed your house at 6 going to work u are in the bed get a jop

[@mtc-3charis]

It's quite clear Craig has his priorities straight. What a great dad!

[@kg4021]

being a single parent is no excuse to live off of the benefits. I was a single MOTHER with a daughter and I worked 60-80 hours a week supporting us without government assistance and without child support. I am a woman...if I could do it then this able-bodied man can without benefits.

[@mtc-3charis]

Would u like a metal? Way to suffer needlessly, Karen! You are soooo much better than everyone!

[@amandab8433]

@@kg4021Poverty It's not a competition. I'm happy that you were able to have a steady job, and was able to raise your family without assistance. Thats just you and your circumstances, everyone is different. No need to speak bad about those who do need assistance.

[@dcg590]

@@amandab8433he’s living off other people who go to work. What are his priorities and why does he who won’t work, deserve a prize? Wow. He’s a lazy entitled free loader, like all of them. He needs a job if only to teach his son you need to work. Awful

[@MarcusGorinski]

@@kg4021he is going to get work, calm down. I’m happy as a taxpayer to help this lovely young dad and his child Because he’s using the money properly

[@Unknown65151]

Hopefully the Benefits System takes Carls money off him after watching this, All he's arsed about is Beer, The young lad from Bradfords Decent though ☺️

[@joycebentopoulos6748]

What a wonderful young father he is to his son and his future outlook in life for them both wish him all the luck in the world for their future

[@resnonverba137]

Yes, wonderful. What a great example of how to do nothing all day and be supported by the state.

[@scottal]

That young lad is a credit to himself and his son. Refreshing to see.

[@july99887766]

Role model?? Without working?? So all dad's should quit working and take care of their kids?? He is plain lazy

[@tryingggg1251]

craig is the only reason why i watched the full thing, carl and suzanne were insufferable beyond belief

[@resnonverba137]

You may support drains on society such as Craig, you shouldn't as they're dragging the country down. He is young, fit and healthy and needs to stop making excuses and start working.

[@abigailadams9151]

Its always interesting to me that public "cash" benefits can be used for alcohol and tobacco in the UK, that's not allowed here in the US.

[@neilmoryson]

Exactly! Very little freedoms in the USA. In the UK, you are FREE to do as you wish with benefit money! Now that's FREEDOM!

[@k.hotting4851]

The taxpayer shouldn't be paying for booze and cigarets. In this case I like the American version of benefits more

[@loisrussell3649]

Who told you that?? For starters most states in the US don't give cash benefits anymore you get a food card and if you happen to get cash you have to be a worker and prove it and they spend it on booze drugs cigarettes whatever they want you are beyond WRONG

[@TheParrotEnthusiast]

In addition, the U.S requires you to update your information annually and do a interview for programs like EBT (food stamps) and EFT (welfare cash) require an annual interview and you have to submit your bank statements and other documentation (depending on the state) to verify you aren't earning an income or telling the truth about your situation. It's not easy staying in American welfare programs so seeing this is fascinating.

[@call2872]

Craig is a good guy. I hope life for him and his son will get better. Not easy being a single dad, respect.

[@sarah66spidey]

Man that single dad is a hero really, that is the only time I would say the benefit system works!

[@TheTacticalHaggis]

Why? I do the same things AND I work. He has no excuses. Such a low bar, Sarah, ask yourself why.

[@sarah66spidey]

@@TheTacticalHaggis Honestly, I cannot argue with that

[@TheTacticalHaggis]

@@sarah66spidey It's not heroic to do the best by your children. It's the bare minimum required to be a parent.

[@derinaries]

Would you say the same about a single mother?

[@blakefletcher9834]

I don't think Suzanne exists on the same plane of reality as the rest of us

[@deanwarde7126]

The sympathy shown bcoz she passed away is dissipated in the knowledge that there's plenty more delusional ponces out there.

[@Sileaine]

Ponces? She definitely wasnt that​@@deanwarde7126

[@RichardMcRichard]

Craig, if you're reading this: you're awesome, I wish you the best of luck. Your son is lucky to have a great dad like you!

[@resnonverba137]

Craig should be forced to find work. He has the health and the time and zero excuse to be a drain on society.

[@susanR3060]

Carl has been signed off medically for a respiratory condition and he continues to smoke..when will the madness end ...

[@pituguli5816]

I guess he wanted to go out with a bang, its his choice in the end.

[@lindacowles756]

G'day! It's so refreshing to see flats that are tidy for a change and not cluttered everywhere with stuff, especially those occupied by men (Carl and Craig). Suzanne has a lovely flat, too.

[@pizzazzincorporated4583]

It’s as if these wonderful dogs see their jobs to be making their people happy ! They are a joy and they bring joy !

[@Emma-cq3dx]

Iv watched so many of these and I love the fact that people honestly want to help the people who are actively trying to improve and it makes me so happy

[@sharonstevenson8078]

How can Suzanne afford a car like that let alone the rego and insurance she's living in a dream world.

[@Justshill]

My doctor called to tell me I'm not getting enough sugar in my diet and so I hang out at the chocolate factory three or fours hours a day. Delusional is one word that comes to mind while watching this.

[@apt5044]

I knew he wouldn't give up smoking simply by buying a dog.... and I have zero sympathy for that lady's jacuzzi issues....sigh

[@JF1908x]

Wants to live like a lottery winner… buys a Vauxhall 😂

[@gman1003]

It’s s nice looking car though.

[@wwemario12345]

I like Craig. He’s trying his best for his son and that’s it. Good dad trying his best

[@tinafittc]

I so love Carl and Lulu! I really have no issues with someone who has paid taxes working 25 years and paying into the country working for those years as a london cabie...I hope he got a healthier life we his baby girl ❤

[@nikkilynn559]

Craig bless you and Brooklyn

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

Really appreciate Craig , young Dad . Priority is correct. Focus on his son Time is So valuable

[@clarissagafoor5222]

The fact that the UK is now suffering huge financial issues is thoroughly understandable watching this!

[@philcooper279]

I have heart disease, when do I get my expensive car, I believe , Susanne is no longer with us . GOOD.

[@philcooper279]

Karl is simply taking the piss. The Government, if you can call it a government, should be got rid of.

[@kellyalexander7347]

​@@philcooper279how disgusting to say such a thing

[@Sileaine]

Yes that's the issue not the tories . Tax the rich

[@noshitsherlock975]

All my best wishes to you Craig, and to your son. Wow, how loved must this little boy feel.. it breaks my heart to see such loving and caring single parents, trying their very best to protect and provide for their children. The struggle is so real and so hard that it can destroy a parent. But thankfully Craig has a loving and caring relationship with his boy, and will do anything to protect him. As for the other two in this episode,,, what can i say......??

[@yutub6928]

5:15 Spitting image of the late Warren Mitchell character, Alff Garnett. He even has the same football team’s scarf

[@JimHealy-q3x]

Craig, buddy your a star , what a great dad you are

[@bodhisattva2348]

Susan is the world's greatest 🤣🤣🤣 great content for the show

[@happybeinghere]

Craig is such a doll of dad!!!

[@sharonellis8776]

Craig is such a great dad ! Not easy being a single parent, this guy is awesome ! xx

[@ashleighmackenzie8670]

Absolutely agree

[@vickiesmith3021]

Yes absolutely fantastic 😍.

[@ralphsmith1170]

Yeah! It's people like these that deserve benefits. He is an amazing Dad!

[@MarySmith-bc7mf]

No its just easier to live for free then to work

[@ashleighmackenzie8670]

@@MarySmith-bc7mf *than

[@Bloombaby99]

It's nice to see them cover the life of a single dad.

[@jenniferhosmer9180]

What a great dad Criag is!!! Nice to see! I hope Carl can quit the smoking. I know it is a difficult habit.

[@andysaunders3708]

Carl/Karl is living the high life. Sorry his wife passed away, but I feel other people ar more deserving. Look at the guy - cackling with glee!

[@jenhayes7189]

His body is a train wreck

[@87clits]

Hopefully he'll buy the farm soon.

[@Jennifer-tb7ic]

Craigs one of a kind such a good soul. All the best to him and his son 💙

[@ohmeowzer1]

He really is wonderful

[@terina8479]

Another Craig that is a great father. 👍

[@jenhayes7189]

But a little lazy . Sure it would nice if we all could stay at home to raise a child

[@terina8479]

@@jenhayes7189 We can all be a Lil lazy aye... he made the choice that he made aye, can't please everyone even the perfect parents

[@MarySmith-bc7mf]

Really why. He’s a parent so don’t give him a pat on the back for being a father. There is nothing wrong with him, he should have a job.

[@dejaporter7338]

Craig is a great dad🥰 Brooklyn is adorable😍 cute doggy

[@kathleenreeves8178]

craig is a gem what an awesome dad best of luck to you and your son

[@Andy-hk4wn]

God bless working taxpayers to provide these nice people with wonderful life on benefits

[@walshsnl]

If Craig's baby mama could give him some child support payments, he may be able to work part-time and still be around to take care of his son. So sad. I feel for him.

[@nonsensetalk8953]

How do they expect Craig to work when he has a child who needs care?

[@gop1co274]

@@nonsensetalk8953We do it in the USA, & most people succeed. Do your children go to school?

[@sakshigupta8603]

Life is so much easier if u live with your parents, they can look after the kid when you're at work, don't have to pay rent, can easily take up all the financial responsibility of the household. I don't understand why you people don't like that. ​@@gop1co274

[@ohmeowzer1]

Sending hugs and prayers to the single dad .he is a rock star ⭐️.

[@tomakafrankconlon3207]

Send some money instead you Indian troll

[@jenhayes7189]

So are the millions of single mums who have more than one child and work as well. Craig’s life is easy

[@dejaporter7338]

@@jenhayes7189 stop looking for an arguement

[@cici736]

@@jenhayes7189 yes !! Thanks you. I wish every struggling single mom could get benefits so they can be at home more. It’s easier to be a present and great parent when you aren’t forced to work long hours or for some women 2nd and 3rd jobs just to keep the kids fed and clothed. Clearly if all single parents lived off benefits even when their child is school aged and at school during majority of the work day, the country wouldn’t function.!! O do think that he is a decent parent and not a bad person but he needs to find a long term plan and get a job at least while his kid is at school. Benefits should be a short term thing for those in huge need, not a healthy young man’s plan starting in their early 20s

[@GloBusiPhiri]

​@@jenhayes7189 come on man

[@ohmeowzer1]

Suzanne I am sure you are in heaven on a sparkly cloud in a mansion . But here on earth you lived in your own world.i hope you found peace and happiness in heaven .

[@Tim_Mannion]

That lad Craig is a great dad. Pity there aren’t more like him.

[@nothingbutthetruth2145]

Shout out to my son, who is also a fantastic father to his 2 boys

[@Tim_Mannion]

@@nothingbutthetruth2145 what? Is he your lad? You can’t have done much wrong in raising him then. Like I said it’s a pity there aren’t more dads like him around. Give him a shout out from me.

[@marilynwillett804]

Baloney he doesn't need to sit home all day while the boy is in school all day. Young, able boded man.

[@pauljames77777]

Very true unlike a few that's in this programe they review some of these benifits

[@TheSnowman518]

@@Tim_Mannion Its not her son on the show .

[@Fell-Purpose]

"There's also some healthy stuff like cheese" - Words of a healthy man

[@tammyhackworth3707]

I just love Craig. The rest living their best life while he is trying to make sure his son is taken care of.

[@srspower]

08:30 I actually like this guy. He is keeping a nice clean home and bringing up his boy whose also wearing clean clothes and eating good quality food. His problem is that he see's where he is as static so of course working full time for the same money doesn't make sense. But if you're reasonably intelligent, which he is, then that work could help him improve himself and have higher aspirations. He should at least be getting himself educated whilst bringing up his boy.

[@garyfifield5858]

hi problem benefits system won't allow Him to educate himself benefits maybe stop no grant its a pian in the ss I HAVE FALLEN IN THAT TRAP ON PIP MYSELF

[@90sbaby1]

YES SO SWEET! 💝

[@keithbentley6081]

The naivety of the uninitiated. Are you a one nation Tory from Surrey?

[@lucyw.7597]

not that easy...he cant go to college and get job seekers, it would be cut..he can only work a very short amount of hours in a p/t job without a benfit cut..he's right, he's better off as he is for the moment, at least till his son is old enough to not need childcare. he's obviously determined to work as soon as he can. If he was a woman he wouldnt be criticised for staying at home while his child is young.

[@user-cy4vw1qj9m]

Yes I tottaly agree he should educate himself. The government must have courses he could do it would help him so much. He is a lovely dad.

[@Sbeckford7612]

Craigs house looks cleaner than some females I’ve seen, he seems a nice chap

[@decluttering-queen1898]

I notice that aswell lot cleaner than some. So it can be done.

[@ReapingTheHarvest]

Most single men keep their places cleaner than single women from what I've seen. At least in the USA since the 60's.

[@jadinhackett9729]

@@ReapingTheHarvest idk if things are different we’re you are but this is a blatant lie we’re I’m from 💀

[@cbliss]

Cleaner than my house. But I didn't have all the stuff I have now and don't need

[@drmimzz309]

Craig is a decent bloke. I have no problem with supporting single parents to look after their children. I do think it’s important the house should be clean, good meals etc. Looking after children IS a job, there is no reason why a parent who is home all day cannot keep the house clean etc.

[@youtuber.2630]

So sorry to read suzanne passed away in 2017 of a heart attack , i can see Craig does his best for his son, going to the pub everyday won't do Carl any good and wasting his benefits on alcohol and cigarrettes every day is a waste of money.

[@mariannereynolds492]

Work...while we are still able.

[@gerryc165]

One less to burden society.

[@jenhayes7189]

Wow. I would predict CARL had the heart attach. His lungs are stuffed, he eats rubbish & drinks like a fish. Surely his body has said “enough!”

[@patscanlan2678]

Wont be a great life for his little dog either!

[@justmeiniowa]

Glad she's gone, no longer sponging off the taxpayer.

[@stephanielc9]

Bless Craig not many dad's would do what he's doing.

[@phyllisduncan1408]

That’s unheard of in USA ,if you are not ill , you have to work.And if you are a healthy single dad you can forget about it.

[@serenitynow288]

AMEN!

[@kellyalexander7347]

Even in south africa you don't get these benefits even if you ill , here no work you on your own

[@janetpitchford5449]

Also Karl with all his cigs and booze making a mockery of benefits system and people who work hard he should be ashamed of himself disgusting

[@judithryle2113]

Little lulu who is going to look after her after he smokes and drinks himself to death

[@judithryle2113]

That poor dog will die from breathing second handsmoke

[@colinahmed2395]

he's got some lifestyle for someone who is supposed to be sick??

[@onetalentedman2822]

It's a joke how come this Carl waster gets so much money per week far much more than other people who are sick. Something is seriously wrong with this benifits system in UK.

[@emmaleary3767]

He worked hard all his life

[@marlenedouglas7957]

Love how Carl bought a puppy great idea. Or he could have even got himself a rescue senior dog who always want a loving home. They only have a years to live. I wish him luck with quiting smoking. Good luck with puppy

[@87clits]

People don't have to get rescues they can get whatever they want.

[@beautifuldiva0208]

Craig is doing what he’s suppose to be doing as a Parent.

[@rosamariamendoza1466]

And more!

[@beautifuldiva0208]

@@rosamariamendoza1466 he’s being a parent we’re suppose to do those things. What else is he doing because you must’ve seen part 2.

[@sashalove83]

@@rosamariamendoza1466 How is he doing more when he doesn't earn a income? He is no better then the other too. Rather people like it or not the other two have legitimate claims for benefits! He has been on benefits for 2 years while Suzanne had only stopped working 8 months before this was filmed.

[@nanabuster7285]

@@sashalove83 Craig’s son shouldn’t be coming home to an empty house. At the most his father should only be working part time. The child’s well being is paramount and having his father there when he gets home from school is essential.

[@dejaporter7338]

@@nanabuster7285 thank you😊

[@vickigray3301]

My god I work 40+ hours and do not have what carl has left per week...it does my head right in x

[@tryedensemaglutides]

This is truly unreal, how can the government not see their TV is openly mocking their joke of a system

[@90sbaby1]

That's not CARL's fault. That's your EMPLOYER'S fault. Whinge to them.

[@IndigoChild777X]

@@90sbaby1 I understand Vicki’s frustration, Carl is a blatant piss taker and is taking advantage of the system.

[@colinahmed2395]

Then he's bragging about how many times a week he can go out on the piss and the man is supposed to be sick??, taking the piss more like!

[@harrythecod7976]

@@90sbaby1 No, it's not her employers fault, it's the fault of the benefits system!!

[@neildutton8077]

"Something what will" Suzanne putting her faux posh foot in it.... LOL

[@reecer5469]

There is healthy stuff in the fridge too, like cheese and lurpack 😂

[@apt5044]

Craig is a sweetheart. I wish him well

[@darlenepaul2918]

I'm afraid Carl has waited way to long to quit smoking.

[@museonfilm8919]

He's a Coughin' Dodger!!

[@jenhayes7189]

He’s hardly fit to walk

[@mariaefelices6543]

Craig a good dad give him reward

[@marycahill546]

Greetings from Canada. Disabled people in Britain have it made compared to Canada. Here a disability pension is about $1,200 per month with benefits for medicine, glasses, and dentist. A one bedroom apartment in my city rents for about $1,500 per month. We are 10 years behind building subsidized housing, so not much point getting on that wait list. Our premier believes disabled people should work to supplement their pension. Food banks are overwhelmed.

[@datyellaman447]

Hell yeah finally a good dad on one of these shows!!!

[@fern1416]

When the Dr tells you to get out more he defintly doesen't mean drink alcohol outside more 🤦‍♂️

[@OmegaDelta82]

Suzanne and Carl are totally delusional. Got to love it, Carl calling it pay day when he doesn't work!