Episode 10
A loan helps a woman bring a taste of her Gambian homeland to Yorkshire, a DJ granny hits the decksÌýthanks to her credit unionÌýand a woman battlesÌýwith debt after a bereavement.
When 78-year-old Helen needs an £800 loan to replace some essential appliances, Lewisham Credit UnionÌýbossÌýRavi takes time out to go to her home to personally help her out.Ìý
Gambian-born Awa brings a taste of West Africa to the streets of Yorkshire.ÌýA £5000 ethical loan enables her to realise her dream of turning her love of cooking into a thriving mobile street food business.
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Borrowing £300Ìýfrom her local Credit Union transforms a bored south Wales grandmother’s retirement.Ìý72-year-old Georgina, a former council worker and voluntary radio DJ, needed funds to buy decks to take her act out on to the road to her loyal fans.Ìý
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And we also meetÌýLeigh, whose life fell apart after losing her mum. She blotted out the heartache by embarking on a five year spending spree. The resulting mountain of debt left her a prisoner in her own home as bailiffs beat a path to her door.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Kevin Duala |
| Executive Producer | Claire Simpson |
| Executive Producer | Camilla Lewis |
| Series Producer | Angela Davison |
| Production Manager | Laura Tjia |
| Production Company | Curve Media Ltd |
Broadcast
- Fri 20 Aug 2021 06:00
