The Spongers (1978)

Drama TV Movie

Set against the backdrop of Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II, the play depicts a single mother's struggles as welfare cuts affect the poor and disabled. The derogatory term 'spongers' is used by British tabloid press to describe people who are dependent on welfare support, however the play presents the case of a family who really need the help of welfare support. The title sequence shows the title of the play, 'The Spongers', superimposed over a picture of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, denoting them as 'the real spongers' as Royal finances are paid by British taxpayers.

Updated May 30 2020

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1978-01-24

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Runtime: 91 mins Rating: 0.0

Cast

Bernard Hill

Sullivan

Roger Sloman

Presenting Officer at Tribunal

Christine Hargreaves

Pauline

Joan Peters

Social Services Committee

David Hatton

DHSS Clerk

Peter Lawrence

Pauline's GP

Fred Pearson

Director of Social Services

Donald Gee

Dr Whitehead

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