The critically acclaimed docusoap returns to the "buy-back" stores, pawn shops and streets of Birmingham and Bristol. Indomitable Big Issue seller Vernon Burgess is homeless again, so he's off to seek refuge with the Salvation Army.
Long-term Big Issue seller Vernon Burgess decides on a career change and invests in collectibles, and the programme follows mother-of-five Tara Walsh's new life in Birmingham, where she has moved to flee her children's alcoholic father. Meanwhile, Tony prepares for his first job interview in 23 years, just as his partner Kath receives a court summons for assault
A 27-year-old heroin addict plans to see his mother as he looks forward to a rare Christmas outside of prison, and Vernon busks to raise cash for his own festive celebrations. Meanwhile, a gambling addict pawns his watch to fuel a few more hours on the fruit machines. Dean Lennox Kelly narrates
Andy Williams is forced to pawn £500 worth of his family's possessions after learning his new job will pay monthly, not weekly, and Tony continues to struggle with debt as he splits up with his girlfriend. Meanwhile, Nick gets an unexpected boost when he is given two free television sets. Dean Lennox Kelly narrates
Tony finally gets a job for the first time in 11 years, but misses his ex-girlfriend Kath, and decides to try to win her back. Gaz struggles to find somewhere to live, and Italian Salvatore reveals why he is short of money, despite working as a waiter. Last in series, narrated by Dean Lennox Kelly