How to Get a Council House

Seasons

2013

UK

6.4

Rocketing house prices and a burgeoning rental market have left thousands on council house waiting lists. This series goes behind the scenes with council housing officers trying to accommodate them.

Episode List

S1 • E1

The Waiting List

This episode follows some of the council officers and families in Tower Hamlets in East London. Each week there are 24,000 people hoping to get one of just 40 properties available. Strong language

S1 • E2

Making Space

This episode follows some of the winners and losers in the competition for social housing in Manchester, just as the introduction of the bedroom tax heaps more pressure on the system

S1 • E3

Emergencies

This episode focuses on Tower Hamlets' Homeless service, the A and E of the council's housing department. Every year, 3300 people come here claiming to be in urgent need of a new home. Strong language

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Cast

Anthony Head

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How to Get a Council House

Seasons

2013

UK

6.4

Episode List

The Waiting List

Making Space

Emergencies

Similar Titles

Rich House, Poor House

The Tower: A Tale of Two Cities

House Auction

Headhunting the Homeless

Country House Rescue

Cast

Anthony Head

How to Get a Council House

Seasons

2013

UK

6.4

Episode List

The Waiting List

Making Space

Emergencies

Similar Titles

Rich House, Poor House

The Tower: A Tale of Two Cities

House Auction

Headhunting the Homeless

Country House Rescue

Cast

Anthony Head