Script Draft

Introduction introduces our outlined focus within the documentary,

providing context and to introduce running themes.

Voiceover: 114,790 households applied to their local authority for

homelessness assistance in 2015/16. This has risen 11% since
2010/11. The rise of homelessness can be seen widespread across
Britain, with many struggling in the economic world we live in.

Voiceover: Within this documentary we aim to shed light on the

struggles, help and situations associated to this vast issue of those
homeless in Britain today, focusing on Britains capital, London.

Voiceover: It is reported that homeless people are some of the most

vulnerable and socially excluded people in our society. More than 8,000
people slept rough on Londons streets during 2015/16.

Voiceover: Problems of job employment and rising housing costs are

amongst the causes for homelessness.

Voiceover: Charities help to decrease the struggle faced by many in

these tough situations; providing food, shelter and bedding.

Voiceover: We had the opportunity to speak to Nina from Hersham

food bank, who shed light on those who seek help from the bank and
also how they aid those in need.

First interview: food bank

Script/interview highlights: Nina addressing the economic and

social aspects that lead to homelessness, different people who visit the
food bank and how the charity works.

Introduction of new topic focus: Ways of making money for those

struggling

Second interview: Making money

Voiceover of man account/highlights: The importance of skill, to

sell on the streets. Amount of money he makes. (Aided in footage).

Introduction of new topic focus, while refining and making links.

Third interview: first account source

Highlights: mans account of living while being homeless the
struggles and conditions

Coming to close of first five minutes

Voiceover: Coming up, we explore the startling contrast on wealth

within Britain, see the contrast of deprivation to prosperity.