The Tower Next Door: Living in the shadow of Grenfell

[@lovewhitalways2010]

the lady at 5:17 says it best = the tower has been there for 40 years and nothing has happened. they get their hands on it and make it look nice for their fancy friends = look what happen. Prayers and love sent from USA.

[@Chanelboateng]

When he explained about him having to clean the boy who fells blood, you can see how much it’s tormented him, and then seeing that fire... wow, I have no words... The council are TRASH!

[@ekraku141]

Chanel Ambrose this is as much a dystopian nightmare as it can possibly get. I can't believe the government have the nerve to lie that only 72 people died. they know damn well it's hundreds. btw...love your channel

[@Gencturk92]

and there's no way a fridge can explode unless if its been tampered. It was a bomb making factory, they keep explosives cool in the fridge.

[@lewisricekrispy2]

Gencturk92 H againi. This isn't the first fridge to explode.

[@Gencturk92]

If we just talking about this tragedy, as you can see there is more sickening things going on even before the grenfell fire. A kid fell out of his window opposite grenfell tower and the council didn't do anything ? somethings not going right in this area, god knows what else is been going on that we dont know. apparently there werent even that much people that survived the fire, their all dead, thats why the death toll is over 400+. These people are speaking the truth, can you say their not ? I really would like you to meet these people and say it to their face, see what reaction you get.

[@lewisricekrispy2]

Gencturk92 Wouldn't people be arguing with the names and numbers given out? For example we have the solicitor for the families, he could easily stand up and read out a list. The numbers could very easily be more than is being stated, but I suspect not much more.

[@briansmith9439]

What an amazing piece. The shot of the reflection of Grenfall at 7:00 culminating at 7:09 is stupendous artistry and very poignant.

[@HassanPoyo]

The divide between the rich and the poor is the UK is a real problem and always has been part of British culture unfortunately

[@Aranimda]

This can be mitigated, but it will not happen with the current politicians and party.

[@dantaylor7344]

And STILL people vote Tory. WTF?

[@PAULLONDEN]

Yeah.......but strangely most of the "poor" or "underclass" let themselves be conned by Tory demagogue Brexit brigands ......the very people themselves who oversaw the dismantling of U.K. industries.....

[@SB-co1uu]

it is the case highly probably everywhere in this planet and it could vary according to local features. I live in the parisian suburbs area and it's the same in France. The clivage is getting stronger when the rich are richer, the poor are poorer and in between it moves from side to side. What strikes me the most is that England or France are rich countries but badly run by selfish people who only think about themselves instead of sharing more and avoid clashes, civil wars and tensions.... developed countries ??? joke !

[@David.L291]

@@dantaylor7344 and still people vote ha

[@borleyboo5613]

Of the people who perished in the fire; I don’t care how they came to England, who they were, or if they were here illegally or not. They were human beings who died in the most horrifying way. They had families, children, pets, loves and hates and ambitions as we all do. They were terrified and trapped and in mortal agony. May they rest in peace and may God, or Allah or whoever they pray to give their family and friends the peace they deserve.

[@Gencturk92]

and this happened in the richest area of London because of ignorant council's in Kensington and Chelsea, flammable cladding and stupid stay put policy.

[@kjtamf]

Grace Roberts 👍🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@Kazzzy03]

couldn't of said it better. we are all human nonhuman is illegal

[@julieknight9992]

Grace Roberts. Well said Grace Roberts

[@MS-lw3rz]

👍 👌 👏 👏 🍻

[@SirDennisReynolds]

Man, this is seriously one of the best short documentaries I've ever seen. Really gives the chance for ordinary people to let the world see what they see, and feel what they feel. Nothing more truthful than this.

[@robertsimon5059]

Sensitive and delicate. Terribly human. A documentary just perfect.

[@londonislite]

Couldn't have put it any better.

[@Aranimda]

Great camera work also.

[@aw2031zap]

I don't understand why a private citizen had to bleach out pavement from the death of a child. That's just ridiculous.

[@GreatSageSunWukong]

I can fully believe it, there was a fire at my building and the police and fire brigade just left after, they vanished me and my child were left there alone with a soaking wet home with no power at 23.30 on a Friday night, as they had kicked all the doors in to check the flats they just left next door open as they were on holiday, this wasn't council btw it was private flats. No one cares in this country.

[@beenaplumber8379]

@@GreatSageSunWukong I mean this respectfully, but who should be responsible for the clean-up? I can only tell you that in the US, if our building burned down, the insurance companies would make those arrangements with a private clean-up and/or demolition contractor. It's the property owner's responsibility, but the insurance company (insurance is mandatory for building owners) takes care of everything because they know the contractors who do reliable work for a negotiated price. So if this was the US, the building owner (RBKC) would task their contracted building managers (TMO) to contract a cleaner or make an insurance claim (which they must have done for the boy who died, right?) which includes clean-up. It all stays in the private sector once police and fire are done with the emergency. But RBKC is obviously not a private owner, and they obviously have severely neglected these buildings for decades. Are there UK-wide or European authorities that they are accountable to?

[@GreatSageSunWukong]

Beena Plumber right theres a few points here I want to address first up the rest of the civilised world thinks your country is cruel and horrible, in similar cultures we expect to get returns from paying tax, we pay tax to the government in return it looks after us putting that tax back into health care free at the point of service, money to the unemployed so they don't end up homeless, state pension to provide for the people after retirement, as well as more basic but equally important things like street cleaning and lighting, rubbish collection. We don't understand what you Americans are paying taxes for when your country gives you nothing, we were shocked at horricane Catrina as we have a tax pot called the emergency relief fund to help people in the event of a natural disaster mainly flooding here, where as in your country you did nothing and to us thats shameful that a country didn't help its citizens to rebuild and the government should be ashamed when pictures of homes still damaged from something that happened years ago can be seen. We do have insurance in this country but the owners are only responsible for repairing the building you need your own insurance to cover content, if you are made homeless the building owner has a duity to house you or pay you back your rent for the duration of time you can't live in your home. This building Grenfell was a council building that means it belongs to the local state and is rented out to poor tenants for less then the average private rent in the area, also a building must pass legislation that it is fit for human habitation which Grenfell clearly wasn't as they used the wrong cladding for that kind of structure thus the council failed and is liable, each council in this country has to house poor people social housing as part of their agreement with central government to receive money in addition to local council taxes. The police and fire services etc are public servants cleaning up the splat is something expected of them normally the fire services, citizens shouldn't be doing it, and in my case the police leaving a neighbours door open when the neighbour was on holiday is a neglection of duty, as they are there to protect citizens and property. Technically we are subjects not citizens btw but I decided to use the word citizen as its more widely understood. Oh and the council's have outsourced running of buildings to the private sector but the final control and decisions on things fall on the council, the contractors just do the work on the ground, thats another story really as its more expensive then if the council did things themselves and is all just another way people in power siphon off public money into private business they have shares or personal interest in such as the company belonging to relieves.

[@kikilu79]

Sun Wukong The Government is not our lord and savior. They’re not there to fix all your problems mate. Become self reliant and do things yourselves. You’ll feel much better about yourself, u promise. It’s your job to feed and clothe yourself. It’s your job to feed and clothe your children. It’s not the Government’s job to take care of you or your children. Need flash. There are homeless people everywhere. I was in France back in 2015. There was literally homeless people all over Paris. In fact I couldn’t believe how many homeless people were living in the streets. I was astonished actually. Whole families linking in front of store fronts with their kids and pets. Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones mate.

[@nickieriley7733]

@@GreatSageSunWukong you did not have insurance as if you did you would be in a hotel until your hour Repair's complete. Why you must get insurance

[@321womble]

Lord that woman poking at the mortar that attaches her balcony to the side of the building, made my heart sink.

[@michaelshields7777]

She needs to move out, asap!!

[@bfo6872]

@@michaelshields7777 this is the whole point.. where does she go? Where do all 120 families go??

[@Kubulek17]

@@michaelshields7777 and go where? pay the crazy expensive rents being driven up every year she cant afford? or maybe she should live in a hostel with rats and damp whilst the council takes years to rehouse her? maybe the street ?

[@rabbibenyaminkauffmann6480]

Why and how is it that no one has been arrested and charged for this yet? What an astonishing "democracy" we live in

[@Gencturk92]

thats what i like to know aswell, the council get away with it but we get fined for not paying our council taxes and tv licence

[@mutley66]

The people that actually should be charged (materials supplier, Saint Gobain) aren't the ones the lynch mob want charged (the council). Any charge against Saint Gobain will be too detrimental both for the economy (Saint Gobain is Jewsons) and because they'll likely spin it as being the victims of a government that didn't regulate the material appropriately. Its a no-win situation for the government, that's why no one has been charged yet.

Rabbi Benyamin - Elite criminals are untouchable.

[@gusleonard9133]

Rabbi Benyamin Khazar you can’t arrest regulations. As much as people complain about the cladding, the regulations meant it was allowed to be used.

People have been arrested dummy, I count around 20 fraudsters so far. Hahaha! With 7 imprisonments ...

[@Maunakea0]

That man who runs the pub makes me proud of my country. Too bad the politicians at the top make me feel so much shame.

[@bossmanfromthecornershopba7238]

RIP Yahya My Mentor,My Friend, My Brother, My savior Helped me too much and prevented me from suicide. And now he is gone. What a tragedy. Goodbye my friend. I will always love you

[@gayleralan]

Sorry about your mate. Hope he's found peace

[@MizzTiaraB618]

I’m an American and I’ve watched so many videos about this horrific incident. So sad and very heartbreaking 😢

[@FilmFallon]

I cried I couple of times. Fantastic film making and so human.

[@catfromcentauri3762]

I watched this happening live in horror along with the aftermath. It effected me even though I'm far away, I feel so much for the poor victims. Thank you for such a well done piece about the area now. I'd love to see something similar about the survivors and the future. Thanks for having real people tell thier real stories. I send my best wishes to all still effected from Texas

From Texas Wow! You are obviously not the stereotype southern racist thug. It is incredible how resilient a decent human can be. To live in Texas and not to become a..... I salute you!

[@catfromcentauri3762]

NAMELESS AWESOMENESS yup, was born here. Were definitely not all bad. It seems we've got a bad name though which causes similar prejudice against us as people expect us to give others cuz SOME southerners are racist lol. All of our major cities are very socially liberal compared to the rest of the state. Even politically Dallas, Houston, Austin, etc are all Democrat areas. Also throughout my life I have seen society change. Don't get me wrong racism is alive and well but it's so different than when I was a child. Personally I don't think Texas is any worse than England though about it all.

[@catfromcentauri3762]

NAMELESS AWESOMENESS just remember the Bush's are only one Texan family. But anyhow, thanks for the compliment. I hope you take the time to get to know any Texan you get the opportunity to, we're definitely a unique group of people. May I ask where you're from?

[@Crinkle65]

This is so well done. No other report/vid/etc has portrayed the true impact of this tragedy like this video.

[@Fireglo]

They're talking to survivors about a tragedy that just happened in their area and they're more concerned about swear words. Clearly showed they didn't really care and were more concerned with their show.

[@odd_shoes]

Or maybe just not allowed to include it. Stop making trouble out of nothing.

[@ameliel8792]

100% agree. There are more important things than swearing, like the natural human expression of trauma survivors. Stifling that expression is not ok.

[@Fireglo]

@@odd_shoes they obviously cared more about fines (which Ofcom would obviously not act on given the circumstances) than the people.

[@TheMercury-13]

Some people are so in love with being offended, they'll just invent it if there is none - Interviewer only politely reminded the bloke not to swear, she didn't stop any interview - not everyone wants to f-g hear it 24/7 & it gets in the way of the serious message.

[@theblackbutterfly9648]

whoever built this or had it built knew exactly what they were doing wrong and should be held accountable.

[@coconutdreams1238]

The original tower did not have the flammable cladding, a fire like this would not have happened. However, a single staircase should never have been approved.

[@axiombopwave7486]

bro why are u blaming dead builders when they didnt put the cladding on the building

[@theblackbutterfly9648]

@@axiombopwave7486 tell me who's fault it is then? Dead or alive...that's what's wrong with a lot of people scared to take accountability... People are so quick to make money and then they don't treat the situation as if they were living there. If someone wrongfully does something to you and they die does not change what happened

[@axiombopwave7486]

@@theblackbutterfly9648 bro the landlord decided to put cladding on the building in 2013 and that explains it

[@grlscove8858]

​@@theblackbutterfly9648 Grenfell was built in the 70s quite well made with concrete but in 2015/16 the kesington council put up very cheap and flamable cladding and windows, As well as install gas pipes in the stairways. Grenfell in its original form was way better and would of not acted like how it did.

[@clowesaviation5443]

I personally don't trust Tower Blocks they don't seem safe to live in

[@prisonmike6886]

I was present during this fire, and a fire that occurred in another tower in the area (Trellick) shortly after, and unlike Grenfell, the other tower's fire was only contained within one flat. Our council risked lives just to save money on a high rise that they didn't consider important, and let everyone down.

[@Diovanlestat]

And another happened across the road in another tower block (Westminster). Again destroyed just one flat and smoked out the whole floor. Nobody was hurt. Nothing like the sound and sight of large concrete bricks on fire shaking the building and dropping down outside your window. We were trapped inside the burning building for a while because the firemen said it was too dangerous to leave. RIP our brothers and sisters at Grenfell.

[@dollhouse3009]

This is one of the best documentaries I''ve ever ever seen. Brilliant. Beautiful.

[@tropicalpalmtree]

9:50 Amazing view, i could sit on that balcony for hours.

[@CrazyMonkey679]

The old Irish gentleman and his son are real gems. A credit to their community.

[@rogue7272]

That poor 10 year old boy. It's a total disgrace how the council dealt with that entire situation! It's neglect at the highest degree. Leaving the floor like that is shocking to say the least! R.I.E.P dear Boy. My heart goes out to all your loved ones 🙏🏾

There will never be justice for people who lived in Grenfell. This crime goes all the way to the top. Lords, Dukes, Kings and Queens. Those who have always murdered for profit. For pure greed.

[@Gencturk92]

The Grenfell tower fire will always haunt me forever, it was something that could have been prevented from happening if the council listened to its residents and didn't cut corners. Its terrible how these people lost there life just like that, only because they were poor and the council saw them as an eyesore. To think this happened in a country like UK, especially the richest area of London, it really makes me angry and dont know what to say. Two brothers escaped war in Syria to come to UK to start a new life for themselves, only to die here ? This is what our government does ? The building had no fire safety precautions and the stay put policy failed. Its a terrible disaster that should not have happened and we will always remember this like we remember 911.

[@mutley66]

Moron.

[@darkangelw8472]

Regarding her balcony, I'd be petrified being out there, knowing it has cracks in the foundation

[@philsmith5168]

Such a beautiful documentary. Well done guardian and my thoughts and prayers are with the victims and residents affected by this horrendous tragedy

[@Gencturk92]

I dont call this a tragedy, its more likely a massacre and genocide towards the poor against the wealthy and the Muslims and foreigners against the British in the richest area of UK, London and Europe. Someone posted this blog prior to the fire: In the blog post, they warned that "only a catastrophic event" would "expose the ineptitude and incompetence of [KCTMO]" and "bring an end to the dangerous living conditions and neglect of health and safety legislation" at the building", adding, "[We] predict that it won't be long before the words of this blog come back to haunt the KCTMO management and we will do everything in our power to ensure that those in authority know how long and how appallingly our landlord has ignored their responsibility to ensure the heath [sic] and safety of their tenants and leaseholders. They can't say that they haven't been warned!

[@Kazzzy03]

smooch respect for all these loving people always helping each other no matter race or religion thats how the world should be

[@ltvanburen8555]

Nahid is correct: It is dystopian for a fire with such catastrophic loss of life to occur in this day and age. It’s the result of our culture of placing profits before people. The NYT did an article suggesting high rise buildings with such poor fire evacuation, lack of stairwells, flammable cladding, etc., such as Grenfell, would never be approved for construction in New York City. I find that surprising given the overwhelming graft in the building industry. Incredibly tragic. It’s been five years and my heart still breaks for the victims, their families, and, now, these people, housed in similar construction, with burned-out tower looming over their neighborhood. So tragic on so many levels.

[@jayswarrow1196]

That lass at 4:49 said it all in one sentence.

[@stephanblack4558]

The boy that fell out of the window is so sad, it breaks my heart.

[@salahudeenbinsulaimaan9173]

"Wherever you are, death will find you, even if you are in towers built up strong and high" Quran (4:78) What a beautiful people they were with a wonderful community. My heart goes out to all of the people who have lost loved ones in this tragic event, may Allah bless them with a prosperous future and ease their pain. I have personally attended many funeral prayers for victims but the saddest thing was, their bodies were not present in front of us, we just heard the news that so and so had been identified therefore we prayed the funeral prayer for them in congregation. If this hurts me so much I can't fathom what the families who have lost loved ones went trough and are still going through

[@nicolafigini784]

Peter Grahame …. Your comment is uncalled for, and very distasteful. The gentleman left a moving and heartfelt comment. This video and the gentleman's comment have nothing to do with terrorism. Have some respect.

[@timmurphy9312]

Imam Salahudeen Bin Sulaimaan 💚may God bless them all 💚

[@zico77a]

oh really? have you been in a christian coma for the last 200 years?

[@Kat-em7dp]

Could have been such a beautiful comment had it not been spoiled by a quote from Quran.

[@salahudeenbinsulaimaan9173]

Kat7 Too bad you feel that way, it's your problem not mine. The quote from the Quran is the most perfect part of my statement, for it is true no matter how much you hate Muslims. You look at my statement as just a quote when I actually did attend many funerals and helped whoever I could. Maybe you could be a better human if it wasn't for your ignorance and hatred for Islam and Muslims. I don't feed trolls but I felt the need to address you because you attacked the Quran out of hatred. It's okay I get it a lot on the Internet because it's a place where cowards become warriors all of a sudden so feel free to continue and disrespect and show your hatred it bothers me not.

[@uberzine-]

This was so excellently produced. The camera work and soundtrack add a brilliant and touching layer to this already haunting story.

[@simplyamina5734]

The pub guy is honestly an amazing human being. Although my faith doesn’t allow me to drink; I do see myself ordering a cup of orange juice and having a little chat with him 😂💜

[@mariekatherine5238]

6:09. He tries not to look at a certain patch. I still don’t look at the Manhattan skyline since 911.

[@foldedfordgalaxy8297]

still feel shocked to the stomach over that silly stay put policy and that the fact all the warnings were all ignored

[@Gencturk92]

exactly, grenfell tower has millions of questions that has to be answered: 1.fire safety precautions 2. flammable cladding 3.predicted fire that was ignored 4.stay put policy 5.death toll (80) ???

[@Gencturk92]

it was, apparently the council didnt do much about the kid that fell out of his window a year before the fire in grenfell tower.

[@babycakes8514]

The stay put policy would have worked if not for the flammable cladding. What is bizarre to me is that even though the emergency workers first on scene could see that the fire was behaving very abnormally by speeding up several flats on the outside, and not contained as it should have, they still decided to follow the stay put policy and make people stay in their flats. Poor residents called for help but were advised up till the last minute to stay put.

[@Gencturk92]

this is why you shouldn't rely on emergency services in UK too much, I didnt even see anything major to even stop this inferno. All we saw was two firemens shooting water with their water hoses on the ladders that couldnt even reach half way to the building. I can do that aswell, you dont have to be a fire brigade to hold a water hose and spray water. Ever since 911 and especially grenfell tower, I came to the conlusion: when your life is in danger, just get the fuck out of the building ASAP and listen to anyone.

[@JohnJones-ct9pr]

I have gone as far back as I can and cannot find ONE article from the noble grunaid criticizing the cladding at Grenfell BEFORE it went up in flames.

[@therealKINDLE]

Commendable. Very heart warming, considering that these people very happily get on with those from ALL walks of life. And they have a strong sense of community. And then you see the elite back bite each other in Parliament. Acting like spoilt unctuous reprobates, shouting over each other in an untoward fashion & you end up thinking... "Am I in a dream world or sumit?" lol

[@thehierophant2307]

Or at least thats how it is presented to you

[@therealKINDLE]

I understand that everything is affected by its' environment. Those who have the power to change it, do nothing to help the majority. The facts pierce through all the opinions & feelings.

[@thehierophant2307]

if any solution were an obvious one, it would have already come to pass.

[@thehierophant2307]

by criminals, who are you referring to?

[@thehierophant2307]

So are you referring to government?

[@revconyers4333]

I love the Brits , God bless you all.

[@brokenbritain1930]

Rev Conyers yes grenfell was horrifying

[@chrischarlescook]

5 years on and the enquiry hasn't even concluded. Utter disgrace.

[@sandie157]

Agreed. A complete whitewash. The callousness and maltreatment of poorer Britons by the the UK establishment is appalling.

[@rogue7272]

I live in a block and it's damaging to your mental health. Too many issues . I hate it. Trying to get out

[@ERIC-65]

Awesome Documentary! Just awesome.

[@giseleclaire80]

This makes me feel worried about high rise blocks, my block has only 7 floors and I live on the 3rd so if anything happened I have two staircases and I know I could throw a mattress over and jump I feel safe in my flat and I think that most blocks should have two stair cases

[@billlewis9214]

At 8:14 the lady in White is my Nan kit and my Uncle Jackie they were the origional Notting Hill lot that protested about the fly over being built I remember her often speaking about it would love to get hold of that Documentry.

[@maeganbyerley]

"I heard about a young boy who fell out a window" My first though Conner Clapton, son of Eric Clapton

[@casteretpollux]

I knew this place in the 70s. The best of people then and they still are. The heart and soul of London.

[@revengeoftheultaterrestria292]

What a hero that man is.

[@nickieriley7733]

Why have society started to believe the poor are 2nd class citizens

[@rogue7272]

Just looking at Grenfell makes me feel soo soo upset. Those poor poor people 😢

[@beccareynolds4625]

Has the cladding been removed from the other buildings yet?

[@davrodwatto4090]

How can a tower block be given a life span of just 20 years?? That's like saying a home we built 1999 needs to be torn down next year ??

[@Gencturk92]

The building was built in 1974 and its in the richest area of UK, London and Europe. The council were making plans to regenerate the area, demolish the blocks and rebuild new homes for wealthy people, but because there were too many tenants in the building, it would be hard to move everyone out and find new homes for them, it could take time. They instead to keep the block and regenerate it, put a flammable cladding on the facade to not make it look like an eyesore to the richer people coming in. Prior to this, residents have made blogs and posted it to the KCTMO website regarding fire safety issues in the building that if there was a fire, people would be trapped and could die. The council ignored these advises by residents from Grenfell tower and accused them of "defamatory behaviour" and "harassment". In the blog post, they warned that "only a catastrophic event" would "expose the ineptitude and incompetence of [KCTMO]" and "bring an end to the dangerous living conditions and neglect of health and safety legislation" at the building", adding, "[We] predict that it won't be long before the words of this blog come back to haunt the KCTMO management and we will do everything in our power to ensure that those in authority know how long and how appallingly our landlord has ignored their responsibility to ensure the health and safety of their tenants and leaseholders. They can't say that they haven't been warned!"

[@davrodwatto4090]

Gencturk92 I fully understand that the lower end of the social ladder have been turned over, but 20 years for a building of that size, I'm surprised no one smelt a rat when they said that time period for a huge tower block. Appreciate your informative reply.

[@Gencturk92]

the buildings not 20 years old, it was built in 1974, but plans were to get rid of these social houses and re build new homes for wealthy people in the richest area of London.

[@davrodwatto4090]

Gencturk92 when it was built in 74 they said it would only be for 20 years. I'm agreeing with you. Over 40 years old & in the documentary said would be pulled down in 20. So the. Council are already at far/have to answer that one!!!

[@Gencturk92]

There are many high rise buildings built even before the 70's in UK, but never came across with anything about it being 20 years duration. If we talking about grenfell tower, because it was in the richest area of London and UK, they didnt want social houses and immigrants flooded in the area. They did move foreigners in the area to the west of London, they even sent letters to residents in grenfell tower about it but due to the amount of people in there, it would have been impossible to house everyone where they wanted them. This was social cleansing: to divide the poor and rich in the richest area of the city

[@therocksbyclan]

It must be absolutely terrifying living in one of these high rises this brings home the dangers, this is an inhumane way to house people.

[@budlight2k]

This was an awakening documentry. I'm glad these people where willing to interview.

[@katephillips1227]

Remember wakeing up to this horrific news... poor sods xxxx

[@tpvlogs7288]

6:40 there is a person in the window near the right

[@heidileinonen3767]

I got to admitt, thats a one stunning view from these apartments! :O

[@bfo6872]

I totally agree, but must be hard after June 14th to not put yourself in grenfell shoes and constantly consider the height and escape points if you lived in the neighbouring towers 😔

[@DannyEvs]

Worst part is how much the council receive on council Tax for that one building 😡 And they couldn’t even fix a window!

[@carriebizz]

I'd be terrified living in the other tower. Its just heartbreaking what happened at Grenfell tower. I'm not even British and i was so effected by the grenfell fire. It shouldn't have happened. I can only imagine how hard and traumatising it must have been to live right next door and to have to live there afterwards is just horrific 😢 The lady who is high up in that tower should get off the balcony as it could give way 😨 very scary!

[@mow4ncry]

I am probably the only one in the USA who cannot forget that terrible day I still have on my cabinet in my room, copies of newspapers from England of that tragedy. If I ever got over to England never mind sightseeing the first thing I want to see would be the grenfell tower and maybe some of the survivors and pay my respects to those lost

[@lpmcarthur]

Why have they not torn that building down? What a horrible reminder for all that live there and pass by....

[@claudiamariebermudez6727]

Its a crime that the council let these properties fall into disrepair.

[@tegwenparry6436]

What a lovely gentlemen xx Need more like him in this world x

[@mothermovementa]

15:22 she has some nerve correcting him for swearing.

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

That elevator is freaking scary

[@eyedownload]

Thank you Guardian for showing the human face of this tragic event. I would, next, like to see a documentary of the bureaucrats responsible for this corporate manslaughter. I would like to know how they feel about the profit they made off this tragedy and if they feel shame or guilt or remorse.

[@dia.6213]

Whole of film : Take note kids this is what a community looks like

[@mikebassett9195]

the bloke said he got stabbed and said it's an area where people will try to bully you. So....

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

I can't believe how narrow these apartments are. Claustrophobic. That has to affect all the residents' mental health. and there's four more of these exact towers disaster waiting to happen, and people living there probably can't afford to move anywhere else. Chilling.

[@bathrug]

lived in that block for over 10 years, my mum lived there for over 30... to be frank, it got worse as time went on, local crime went up but in all honestly .. i miss it as strange as it sounds. And the maxilla club was ok but Joe was my neighbour as he lived directly opposite me and my mum.

[@mikebassett9195]

looks like an interesting place to live, right on notting hill must be cool

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

10:53 Is this built with RAAC? It has a flat roof. Cracks in concrete, on the 19th floor, I almost just filled my boxers. Are these buildings a mixture of tenants and leaseholders? Freeholders are notorious for wasting residents money. Better the building looks nice, than is safe. As far as they are concerned.

[@2Sugarbears]

So, 9,000 pounds to put up proper cladding and 400,000. pounds to cover the resulting mess with white plastic. Bit of a bad joke considering they still don't know how many people actually died there.

[@Gencturk92]

they do know, their just trying to cover it up. The death toll is around 400+

[@PHlophe]

they know how many people died there but it'd be bad publicity for the council to reveal the actual numbers. they are waiting for it to die down , 4 years at least then reveal the extend of death .

[@Gencturk92]

its just sad how even after people that died in there, they have no respect for them. No way 71 people died.

[@neilhobson3624]

I’ve driven past the tower a number of times and often wondered what the other high rise residents think. Especially before the cover was put over it. It looked awful. Tragic day.

[@realempath8327]

6:40 the ghost in the window on the left!

[@shane9239]

Where

[@noodlekins]

top row, 3rd window from the left of the screen, pause at 6:40

[@mattlostatsea]

What a heart reaching story....I’m lost for more words..

[@joncrownshaw2175]

Good documentary, I'd love to have a pint in the Maxilla Club one day, buy you all one too.

[@beenaplumber8379]

Mine's a Guiness :D

[@starlight76able]

I like Grenfell had great times visiting there as I had friends who lived there for some years and eventually moved out , and sad this happened , could have been well prevented

[@chelloandra]

with you neighbours - justice for grenfelll and the whole community - West london is community

[@biancadonici2718]

So devastating.....

[@murtl5595]

No matter what the 'professionals' tell you to do as in 'stay put'.... Please listen to your gut, your instinct is what keeps us alive. RIP to all those precious people. Who is taking accountability for this??

[@BobkelsoDK]

seeing how the working class is treated and the demolishing of these beautiful high towers breaks my heart this was a very beautiful documentary I hope that things will change

[@alairy5605]

1:14 the dog-

[@dia.6213]

16:24 Take note kids this is what a community center looks like.

[@user-ev8lv2rk8i]

What you on about bonehead?

[@Frederick-765]

The UK's prime era is long gone, it's just in slow decay right now. Decades of incompetence in the government has thrown the country far below its potential, it's never going to be the global power it once was.

[@casmckay8034]

It's a horror scenario living high up in a apartment complex so old you know if there is a fire you are doomed it's always been one of my fears it's so so sad poor people

[@Gencturk92]

just like 911

[@Kubulek17]

leica g it would’ve been safe till the cladding was placed on it. In a normal tower block the fire would’ve been contained in one flat if not on one floor.

[@Gencturk92]

@@Kubulek17 but at least there should have been smoke alarms, sprinklers or something, and worst was they were told to stay put. in america high rise buildings have smoke alarms and sprinklers ever since 911, and this happened in the richest area of london and europe

[@Kubulek17]

Gencturk92 well the twin towers had fire alarms / sprinklers and that didn’t help much did it

[@Gencturk92]

@@Kubulek17 but twin towers werent on fire that much compared to grenfell, besides, the explosion started in the middle of the building and people were trapped and the building collapsed

[@veldawells2839]

When will the truth become known? When will the council take responsibility? Where's the support for the community? When will the Kensington Council repair the other towers in the area? Beautiful artistic freeze on the community wall 💖. Wonderful commemoration to loss of so many individuals. It has brought everyone together. The Tower is an awful reminder. Everyone in that area has been affected in the Silchester estate.

[@axs203]

That was very well done. They are everyday people.

[@Gencturk92]

no, peaky lives there

[@kieralord9392]

I had no idea that my cousin birthday was filmed (17:15)

[@fungusz_4292]

Do the news really think we get offended by swearing

[@tarquin2trappybro]

I don’t know but they’re so posh, like “oh golly gosh I would like to apologise for the repulsive language utilised”. I don’t see the big deal myself

[@StepByStepStudio]

That poor bloke

[@PoidaHoppy1988]

This might sound like a stupid question but has anyone actually been held responsible for the tragedy of Grenfell Towers yet?

[@mascaradolly2346]

Freedom of Speech Australia nope

[@casteretpollux]

The 2nd stage of the enquiry continues tomorrow live streamed on KZbin.

[@rtlivevideos6062]

I have a friend who lived in this tower near Grenfell back in the 1980s crazy to think

[@cosm1cstar]

RT live videos .. my youngest son and I lived 5mins from Grenfell from 93-2003. He had a friend who lived in there but he/we don’t know if his friend was still living in Grenfell at the time of the fire as we had moved to East London by then and my son had lost touch ....

[@daveconyard8946]

So powerful and moving my love to all of you ❤❤❤

[@beenaplumber8379]

0:27 - "Charlie! Get over here. Come on, let's go and get some black bags." When that guy turned around I was expecting him to say, "What in the... Oh I don't BELIEVE it!"

[@barbaravyse660]

What did the building look like before they put that aluminum siding on it?

[@2Sugarbears]

that was so well done. thanks

[@marywise7661]

those who were responsible deserved to be punished the fire brigade should be as well.stupidly telling people to stay in their apartments while the entire building was on fire? wheres the logic in that.nothing will ever replace the lives of the 80 plus people who perished that night but punishing those responsible will bring closure to the victims families.and with that maybe the nightmare of that night can be put to rest

[@acebone2]

I noticed that BBC turns of commenting for videos about Grenfell - can't have all that anger towards the system if your highest duty is agitprop or what?

[@mimi219]

Poor people 😭😭

[@mimi219]

Jessica Clark I’m not gonna forget about these people and how much they’ve had to go through xx

[@nosense83]

Lifts are always broken ! for weeks at a time

[@OD1009]

Rest In Peace to all the people who died in Grenfell 🙏🏼

[@nairsheasterling9457]

Ladies and gentlemen. This is what "running the government like a business" means. Consider it a warning.