One of the most contentious documentary series ever was the one that tracked the lives of residents living on James Turner Street in Birmingham.
Following its airing, hundreds of complaints were made, and the assistance system became a topic of national discussion.
After ten years, Kieran Smith of Love Productions stated that, looking back, the name of the road might have been changed.
Executive producer Kieran Smith stated, “We didn’t anticipate that the program would become what it became when we set out to make it.”
“Those who say things like, ‘Hey, that’s tarnished our street,’ or ‘We’ve got a reputation,’ do have my sympathies.