Life After Woolies

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Duration: 30 minutes

When high street retail giant Woolworths closed down in January 2009, 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

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    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.

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  • '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.

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Credits

Presenter
Jeremy Vine
Participant
Gerry Northam
Producer
Carl Johnston

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