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Last broadcast on Mon, 20 Apr 2009, 03:30 on BBC News Channel (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Current affairs.
When the high street retail giant Woolworths closed down in January, 27,000 people found themselves out of work. The collapse of one of the country's iconic high street names provided dramatic evidence that the UK was heading towards a recession. Since the closure of the company's 807 outlets, Panorama has followed former Woolies staff from across the country as they desperately try to escape the burgeoning ranks of the unemployed.
"Mr Woolies" on the history and legacy of Woolworths
Former Woolworths employee Paul Seaton takes Panorama down memory lane after setting up a virtual Woolworths museum in his front room.
Life after Woolies
Panorama follows five former Woolworth's employees as they face the uncertainty and stress of unemployment.
'Mr Woolies' keeps memories alive
Panorama speaks to Paul Seaton, a Woolworths employee for 25 years, about his efforts to find new work for former colleagues.
In pictures: Life after Woolies
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Credits
- Presenter
- Jeremy Vine
- Participant
- Gerry Northam
- Producer
- Carl Johnston
Broadcasts
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Mon 13 Apr 200920:30
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Thu 16 Apr 200904:30
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Fri 17 Apr 200901:25
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Sun 19 Apr 200902:30
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Sun 19 Apr 200920:30
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Mon 20 Apr 200903:30
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