The Great British Benefits Handout - Episode Guide

The temptation to enjoy an initial splurge is too difficult to refuse for some family members.

Tony and Diane realise that their plan to start a business may not be as easy as they thought. Scott can't resist buying a lizard, even if it costs £260. Rachel experiences life debt-free for the first time, and pays off 6 months of her rent.

Tony buys two slot machines to sell at a car boot sale. Diane prepares for a job interview. Rachel struggles to find a job since she's never had one.

Diane and Tony are experiencing a shift in their relationship when Diane gets a job for the first time in seven years. Scott and Leanne are left very happy when their business goes from strength to strength. Elsewhere single Mum Rachel hands out her CVs to local companies.

While Donna has big plans to open her own hair salon, cancer survivor Kim just wants to return to normality.

Lorraine gets her trading licence and proceeds to set up her children's clothing stall, but will Romford's discerning market-goers like what they see?

Empty-nester Lorraine is finding the new family dynamic a shock. Adam is super-eager to get back to work, and Kim's tanning business has really taken off.

Single parent of four Sophie hopes to kick start her own dress-making business and Adam and Leanne have different ideas about their opportunity.

Sophie must put her dressmaking business on hold after being evicted. Fran and Danny's dream of buying a burger van is within reach, but at what cost?

Adam and Leanne's fledgling gardening business has some painful lessons in store. Having bought a burger van, Fran questions whether she and Dan have been sold a pup. Sophie has no choice but to press on with her battle to save the family home.