Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | Get a Job | 20210303 | Working-class comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system in a stand-up series that takes a wry sideways look at the prejudices that people have towards benefits claimants and turns those assumptions on their heads. In this episode, Tom heads to the job centre to meet his advisor, Carol, and talks about what it's really like at the Jobcentre Plus. Also featuring guest comic Darren Harriott.
Tom Mayhew is a critically acclaimed comedian, whose material about being working class - mixing the personal and the political, with the punchline-rate of a one-liner comic - sets him apart from any other act on the circuit. Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum is based on Mayhew's acclaimed Edinburgh show I, Tom Mayhew, which transferred to a sell-out run at the Soho Theatre.
Produced by Benjamin Sutton
Comedian Tom Mayhew heads to the Jobcentre Plus to meet his advisor, Carol. Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system. | |
| 01 | 01 | Get a Job | 20210303 | 20220306 (R4) | Working-class comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system in a stand-up series that takes a wry sideways look at the prejudices that people have towards benefits claimants and turns those assumptions on their heads. In this episode, Tom heads to the job centre to meet his advisor, Carol, and talks about what it's really like at the Jobcentre Plus. Also featuring guest comic Darren Harriott.
Tom Mayhew is a critically acclaimed comedian, whose material about being working class - mixing the personal and the political, with the punchline-rate of a one-liner comic - sets him apart from any other act on the circuit. Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum is based on Mayhew's acclaimed Edinburgh show I, Tom Mayhew, which transferred to a sell-out run at the Soho Theatre.
Produced by Benjamin Sutton
Comedian Tom Mayhew heads to the Jobcentre Plus to meet his advisor, Carol. Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system. |
| 01 | 02 | Posh Radio | 20210310 | Working Class comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system in a stand-up series that takes a wry, sideways look at the prejudices that people have towards benefits claimants and turns those assumptions on their head. In this episode Tom looks at belief and how those beliefs affect the way we see eachother.
Produced by Benjamin Sutton
In this episode Tom looks at how our beliefs shape the way we view the working class. Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system. | |
| 01 | 02 | Posh Radio | 20210310 | 20220313 (R4) | Working Class comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system in a stand-up series that takes a wry, sideways look at the prejudices that people have towards benefits claimants and turns those assumptions on their head. In this episode Tom looks at belief and how those beliefs affect the way we see eachother.
Produced by Benjamin Sutton
In this episode Tom looks at how our beliefs shape the way we view the working class. Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system. |
| 01 | 03 | Scroungers | 20210317 | Working Class comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system in a stand-up series that takes a wry, sideways look at the prejudices that people have towards benefits claimants and turns those assumptions on their head. In this episode Tom looks at the benefits system and asks if it actually works.
Tom Mayhew is a critically acclaimed comedian, whose material about being working-class - mixing the personal and the political, with the punchline-rate of a one-liner comic - sets him apart from any other act on the circuit. Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum is based on Mayhew's acclaimed Edinburgh show I, Tom Mayhew which transferred to a sell out run at the Soho Theatre.
Produced by Benjamin Sutton
In this episode Tom looks at the benefits system and asks if it actually works. Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system. | |
| 01 | 03 | Scroungers | 20210317 | 20220320 (R4) | Working Class comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system in a stand-up series that takes a wry, sideways look at the prejudices that people have towards benefits claimants and turns those assumptions on their head. In this episode Tom looks at the benefits system and asks if it actually works.
Tom Mayhew is a critically acclaimed comedian, whose material about being working-class - mixing the personal and the political, with the punchline-rate of a one-liner comic - sets him apart from any other act on the circuit. Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum is based on Mayhew's acclaimed Edinburgh show I, Tom Mayhew which transferred to a sell out run at the Soho Theatre.
Produced by Benjamin Sutton
In this episode Tom looks at the benefits system and asks if it actually works. Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system. |
| 01 | 04 | Fit to Work | 20210324 | Working Class comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system in a stand-up series that takes a wry, sideways look at the prejudices that people have towards benefits claimants and turns those assumptions on their head. Tom Mayhew is a critically acclaimed comedian, whose material about being working-class - mixing the personal and the political, with the punchline-rate of a one-liner comic - sets him apart from any other act on the circuit. Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum is an audio adaptation of Mayhew's acclaimed Edinburgh show I, Tom Mayhew which transferred to a sell out run at the Soho Theatre.
Produced by Benjamin Sutton
In final episode of the series Tom talks about growing up in a working class family. Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system. | |
| 01 | 04 | Fit to Work | 20210324 | 20220327 (R4) | Working Class comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system in a stand-up series that takes a wry, sideways look at the prejudices that people have towards benefits claimants and turns those assumptions on their head. Tom Mayhew is a critically acclaimed comedian, whose material about being working-class - mixing the personal and the political, with the punchline-rate of a one-liner comic - sets him apart from any other act on the circuit. Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum is an audio adaptation of Mayhew's acclaimed Edinburgh show I, Tom Mayhew which transferred to a sell out run at the Soho Theatre.
Produced by Benjamin Sutton
In final episode of the series Tom talks about growing up in a working class family. Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system. |
| 02 | 01 | Cheap and Cheerful | 20220713 | In the first of the new series, Tom Mayhew takes issue with the term `staycation` as he's never been abroad in his life. Tom's stand-up explores how the working class Holiday has always been closer to home.
Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum is an autobiographical stand-up series in which the comedian shares stories about his life growing up working class and his time on benefits. The show takes a wry, sideways look at the prejudices that people have towards benefits claimants and turns those assumptions on their head.
Recorded in front of a live audience at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester
Written and Performed by Tom Mayhew
In this week\u2019s show, Tom recalls the joys of the working class holiday. Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system. | |
| 02 | 02 | Man of the Match | 20220720 | Comedian Tom Mayhew takes his grandpa to the match. This episode is all about the beautiful game and its unattractive obsession with money.
Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum is an autobiographical stand-up series where the comedian shares stories about his life growing up working class and his time on benefits. The show takes a wry, sideways look at the prejudices that people have towards benefits claimants and turns those assumptions on their head.
Written and Performed by Tom Mayhew
Tom Mayhew takes his grandpa to the match. Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system. | |
| 02 | 03 | Everybody\u2019s Changing | 20220727 | Comedian Tom Mayhew is joined by his mate Sian Davies to talk about cheap dates, love and relationships as Tom's stand up explores sexuality and feelings among the working class.
Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum is an autobiographical stand-up series where the comedian shares stories about his life growing up working class and his time on benefits. The show takes a wry, sideways look at the prejudices that people have towards benefits claimants and turns those assumptions on their head.
Written and Performed by Tom Mayhew
Tom Mayhew is joined by his mate Sian Davies to talk about cheap dates. Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system. | |
| 02 | 04 | These Boots Are Made For Working | 20220803 | Comedian Tom Mayhew and his tiny Mum explore jobs, life and ambition. What does it mean to have a successful life and is it even possible when there's a cost of living crisis?
Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum is an autobiographical stand-up series where the comedian shares stories about his life growing up working class and his time on benefits. The show takes a wry, sideways look at the prejudices that people have towards benefits claimants and turns those assumptions on their head.
Written and Performed by Tom Mayhew
Tom Mayhew and his Mum explore jobs, life and ambition. Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system. |