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Rubbish piles up, tensions rise and residents take matters into their own hands on Birmingham’s James Turner Street. In this episode of Benefits Street, neighbours block the road in protest over uncollected waste, while long-time resident Sue tries to bring the community together through the Britain in Bloom competition.
Meanwhile, Romanian newcomers discover that building a better life in Britain is far harder than they imagined. A family struggles to survive through scrap metal collecting, while a group of workers report exploitation after promised farm jobs leave them facing desperate conditions. As some leave in fear, their hopes of earning money for their families begin to unravel.
Elsewhere, Anna and Abdul prepare for their wedding amid neighbourhood gossip, and White Dee reflects on her hopes for her children. From bitter disputes to neighbours sharing what little they have, this episode explores hardship, belonging and community spirit on one of Britain’s most talked-about streets.
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