Skint is a British documentary series broadcast from 13 May 2013 to 27 April 2015 on Channel 4. It followed members of the general public in various locations who are either unemployed or have very little income as they live their daily lives. The series features many issues in episodes including alcoholism, drugs misuse, long term unemployment and legal matters.
Episodes All episode ratings are taken from the Broadcasters' Audience Research Board website.
Series One (2013) Series One was set in Scunthorpe.
Episode Broadcast Date Total Viewers Channel 4 weekly ranking Channel 4(millions) Channel 4+1(000's)113 May 20133.02741,0001220 May 20133.17643,0001327 May 20131.95677,000243 June 20132.76536,0001
Series Two (2014) Series Two was set in Grimsby.
Episode Broadcast Date Total Viewers Channel 4 weekly ranking Channel 4(millions) Channel 4+1(000's)124 November 20141.41412,0001121 December 20141.11340,0001938 December 20141.35294,00013415 December 20141.81243,0007
Series Three (2015) Series Three was set in Merthyr Tydfil.
Episode Broadcast Date Total Viewers Channel 4 weekly ranking Channel 4(millions) Channel 4+1(000's)113 April 20151.57228,00011220 April 20151.00310,00018327 April 20151.49228,00010
Critical reception The Independent reviewed the first series, asking "how do you stop the reporting of the very poor from turning into a condescending voyeurism?" and said some of the scenes "felt unclean to watch".
References
External links Skint at Channel4.com