Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum

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
Production Co-ordinator...Carina Andrews
A BBC Studios Production

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.

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01Get a Job2021030320220306 (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
Production Co-ordinator...Carina Andrews
A BBC Studios Production

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.

01Get A Job20210303Working-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

Production Co-ordinator...Carina Andrews

A BBC Studios Production

01Get A Job2021030320220306 (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

Production Co-ordinator...Carina Andrews

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.

01Get A Job20210303Working-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
Production Co-ordinator...Carina Andrews
A BBC Studios Production

01Get A Job20210303Working-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
Production Co-ordinator...Carina Andrews
A BBC Studios Production

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.

02Posh Radio2021031020220313 (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.
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
A BBC Studios Production

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.

02Posh Radio20210310Working 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.

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

A BBC Studios Production

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.

02Posh Radio2021031020220313 (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.

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 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.

02Posh Radio20210310Working 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.
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
A BBC Studios Production

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.

02Posh Radio20210310Working 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.
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
A BBC Studios Production

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.

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.

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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
Production Coordinator...Carina Andrews
A BBC Studios Production

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.

03Scroungers20210317Working 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

Production Coordinator Carina Andrews

A BBC Studios Production

Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system.

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.

03Scroungers20210317Working 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

Production Coordinator Carina Andrews

A BBC Studios Production

Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system.

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.

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
Production Coordinator Carina Andrews
A BBC Studios Production

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 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
A BBC Studios Production

03Scroungers2021031720220320 (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

Production Coordinator...Carina Andrews

Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system.

03Scroungers20210317Working 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
Production Coordinator Carina Andrews
A BBC Studios Production

Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system.

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 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
A BBC Studios Production

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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
A BBC Studios Production

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.

04Fit To Work2021032420220327 (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.

04 LASTFit To Work20210324Working 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

A BBC Studios Production

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.

04 LASTFit To Work20210324Working 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

A BBC Studios Production

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.

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
A BBC Studios Production

04 LASTFit To Work20210324Working 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
A BBC Studios Production

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.

0101Get a Job20210303

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
Production Co-ordinator...Carina Andrews
A BBC Studios Production

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.

0101Get a Job2021030320220306 (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
Production Co-ordinator...Carina Andrews
A BBC Studios Production

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.

0101Get a Job20210303

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
Production Co-ordinator...Carina Andrews
A BBC Studios Production

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.

0101Get a Job2021030320220306 (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
Production Co-ordinator...Carina Andrews
A BBC Studios Production

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.

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For starters, 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.

Producer: Benjamin Sutton

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2021.

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: a trip to a Jobcentre Plus. From 2021.

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.

Production Co-ordinator: Carina Andrews

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.

Produced by Benjamin Sutton

0102Posh Radio20210310

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.
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
A BBC Studios Production

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.

0102Posh Radio2021031020220313 (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.
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
A BBC Studios Production

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.

0102Posh Radio20210310

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.
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
A BBC Studios Production

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.

0102Posh Radio2021031020220313 (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.
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
A BBC Studios Production

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.

0102Posh Radio2021031020240816 (BBC7)
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.

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

A BBC Studios Production

In this episode Tom looks at how our beliefs shape the way we view the working class.

Producer: Benjamin Sutton

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2021.

Autobiographical journey through the benefits system, Tom looks at how our beliefs affect the way we see each other. From 2021.

0103Posh Radio2021031020240816 (BBC7)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 each other.

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.

Produced by Benjamin Sutton

A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2021.

Tom looks at how our beliefs shape the way we view the working class.

Autobiographical journey through the benefits system, Tom looks at how our beliefs affect the way we see each other. From 2021.

0103Scroungers20210317

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
Production Coordinator...Carina Andrews
A BBC Studios Production

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.

0103Scroungers2021031720220320 (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
Production Coordinator...Carina Andrews
A BBC Studios Production

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.

0103Scroungers20210317

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
Production Coordinator...Carina Andrews
A BBC Studios Production

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.

0103Scroungers2021031720220320 (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
Production Coordinator...Carina Andrews
A BBC Studios Production

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.

0103Scroungers2021031720240823 (BBC7)
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

Production Coordinator...Carina Andrews

A BBC Studios Production

This time, Tom looks at the benefits system and asks if it actually works.

Tom 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.

Producer: Benjamin Sutton

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2021.

Autobiographical journey through the benefits system, Tom looks at state benefits and asks if they actually work. From 2021.

0104Fit to Work20210324

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
A BBC Studios Production

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.

0104Fit to Work2021032420220327 (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
A BBC Studios Production

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.

0104Fit to Work20210324

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
A BBC Studios Production

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.

0104Fit to Work2021032420220327 (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
A BBC Studios Production

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.

0104Fit To Work2021032420240830 (BBC7)
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

A BBC Studios Production

In final episode of the series Tom talks about growing up in a working class family.

In this final episode, Tom talks about his working class childhood.

With Alan Mayhew and Amy Gledhill

A BBC Studios Production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2021.

Sharing life stories, comedian Tom talks about growing up in a working class family.

The comedian's autobiographical journey through the benefit system - including growing up in a working class family. From 2021.

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2021.

0105Scroungers2021031720240823 (BBC7)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.

This time, Tom looks at the benefits system and asks if it actually works.

Tom 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.

Producer: Benjamin Sutton

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2021.

Autobiographical journey through the benefits system, Tom looks at state benefits and asks if they actually work. From 2021.

0107Fit To Work2021032420240830 (BBC7)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 final episode, Tom talks about his working class childhood.

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.

With Alan Mayhew and Amy Gledhill

Produced by Benjamin Sutton

A BBC Studios Production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2021.

Sharing life stories, comedian Tom talks about growing up in a working class family.

The comedian's autobiographical journey through the benefit system - including growing up in a working class family. From 2021.

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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
Featuring Chris Cantrill
Additional Material ? Olivia Phipps
Production Coordinator ? Katie Baum
Producer ? Benjamin Sutton
A BBC Studios Production.

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.

0201Cheap and Cheerful20220713

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
Featuring Chris Cantrill
Additional Material – Olivia Phipps
Production Coordinator – Katie Baum
Producer – Benjamin Sutton
A BBC Studios Production.

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.

0201Cheap and Cheerful20220713

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
Featuring Chris Cantrill
Additional Material – Olivia Phipps
Production Coordinator – Katie Baum
Producer – Benjamin Sutton
A BBC Studios Production.

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.

0201Cheap And Cheerful20220713In 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

Featuring Chris Cantrill

Additional Material – Olivia Phipps

Production Coordinator – Katie Baum

Producer – Benjamin Sutton

In this week's show, Tom recalls the joys of the working class holiday.

Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system.

0201Cheap And Cheerful20220713In 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

Featuring Chris Cantrill

Additional Material – Olivia Phipps

Production Coordinator – Katie Baum

Producer – Benjamin Sutton

In this week's show, Tom recalls the joys of the working class holiday.

Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system.

0201Cheap And Cheerful2022071320250328 (BBC7)
20240508 (R4)
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

Featuring Chris Cantrill

Additional Material – Olivia Phipps

Production Coordinator – Katie Baum

Producer – Benjamin Sutton

A BBC Studios Production.

In this week's show, Tom recalls the joys of the working class holiday.

Tom Mayhew's stand-up show takes issue with the term “staycation ? as he's never been abroad in his life. The working class Holiday has always been closer to home.

In this episode, Tom takes issue with the term “staycation ? as he's never been abroad in his life.

His stand-up explores how the working class holiday has always been closer to home.

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.

Additional Material by Olivia Phipps

Produced by Benjamin Sutton

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2022.

Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey, exploring the concept of the working-class holiday. From 2022.

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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
Featuring Chris Cantrill
Additional Material ? Olivia Phipps
Production Coordinator ? Katie Baum
Producer ? Benjamin Sutton
A BBC Studios Production.

Tom Mayhew takes his grandpa to the match.

Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system.

0202Man of the Match20220720

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
Featuring Chris Cantrill
Additional Material – Olivia Phipps
Production Coordinator – Katie Baum
Producer – Benjamin Sutton
A BBC Studios Production.

Tom Mayhew takes his grandpa to the match.

Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system.

0202Man Of The Match20220720Comedian 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

Featuring Chris Cantrill

Additional Material – Olivia Phipps

Production Coordinator – Katie Baum

Producer – Benjamin Sutton

Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system.

0202Man Of The Match2022072020250404 (BBC7)
20240515 (R4)
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

Featuring Chris Cantrill

Additional Material – Olivia Phipps

Production Coordinator – Katie Baum

Producer – Benjamin Sutton

A BBC Studios Production.

Comedian Tom Mayhew takes his grandpa to the match. This episode is all about the beautiful game and its working-class roots.

In this episode, Tom takes his grandpa to the match.

It is all about the beautiful game and its unattractive obsession with money.

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.

Additional Material by Olivia Phipps

Produced by Benjamin Sutton

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2022.

On an autobiographical journey, Tom Mayhew takes his Grandpa to the match.

Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey, focusing on money-obsessed footy with his grandpa. From 2022.

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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
Featuring Chris Cantrill and Sian Davies
Additional Material ? Olivia Phipps
Production Coordinator ? Katie Baum
Producer ? Benjamin Sutton
A BBC Studios Production.

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.

0203Everybody\u2019s Changing20220727

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
Featuring Chris Cantrill and Sian Davies
Additional Material – Olivia Phipps
Production Coordinator – Katie Baum
Producer – Benjamin Sutton
A BBC Studios Production.

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.

0203Everybody's Changing20220727Comedian 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

Featuring Chris Cantrill and Sian Davies

Additional Material – Olivia Phipps

Production Coordinator – Katie Baum

Producer – Benjamin Sutton

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.

0203Everybody's Changing2022072720250411 (BBC7)
20240522 (R4)
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

Featuring Chris Cantrill and Sian Davies

Additional Material – Olivia Phipps

Production Coordinator – Katie Baum

Producer – Benjamin Sutton

A BBC Studios Production.

In this episode, Tom 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 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.

Additional Material by Olivia Phipps

Produced by Benjamin Sutton

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2022.

Comedian Tom Mayhew talk about cheap dates with Sian Davies, exploring working class sexuality and feelings. From 2022.

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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
Featuring Chris Cantrill
Additional Material ? Olivia Phipps
Production Coordinator ? Katie Baum
Producer ? Benjamin Sutton
A BBC Studios Production.

Tom Mayhew and his Mum explore jobs, life and ambition.

Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system.

0204These Boots Are Made For Working20220803

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
Featuring Chris Cantrill
Additional Material – Olivia Phipps
Production Coordinator – Katie Baum
Producer – Benjamin Sutton
A BBC Studios Production.

Tom Mayhew and his Mum explore jobs, life and ambition.

Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system.

0204These Boots Are Made For Working20220803Comedian 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

Featuring Chris Cantrill

Additional Material – Olivia Phipps

Production Coordinator – Katie Baum

Producer – Benjamin Sutton

Tom Mayhew and his Mum explore jobs, life and ambition.

Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system.

0204These Boots Are Made For Working2022080320250418 (BBC7)
20240529 (R4)
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.

In this episode, Tom 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?

Written and performed by Tom Mayhew

Featuring Chris Cantrill

Additional Material by Olivia Phipps

Producer: Benjamin Sutton

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2022.

Tom Mayhew and his Mum explore jobs, life and ambition.

Comedian Tom Mayhew and his Mum explore jobs, life and ambition. Is success possible during a cost of living crisis? From 2022.

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.

Additional Material – Olivia Phipps

Production Coordinator – Katie Baum

In this episode, Tom 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?

Produced by Benjamin Sutton

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