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Living conditions of those who live below the poverty line - at Chaucer House in Southwark. Examines the plight of people living below the poverty line in Great Britain today. Looks at the conflict between the tenants of Chaucer House - a place for homeless families in Southwark, and the officials.

1h 15m1972

Documentary

English

Crew and Cast

Paul WatsonDirectorPeter MyersPeter MyersNarrator (voice)

Storyline

Living conditions of those who live below the poverty line - at Chaucer House in Southwark. Examines the plight of people living below the poverty line in Great Britain today. Looks at the conflict between the tenants of Chaucer House - a place for homeless families in Southwark, and the officials.

  • BBC

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Info

Status
Released
Released
19 September 1972
Runtime
1h 15m

Production

Director
Paul Watson
Studios
BBC

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English