Waiting For Work (1963) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Waiting For Work (1963) in the UK

Waiting For Work (1963) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Politically passionate and one of the first working class reporters at the BBC, Jack Ashley wanted to show the suffering caused by high unemployment in Hartlepool. With no work, no prospects, and little money, Ashley asked how the unemployed reacted to their situation in an increasingly affluent society.

  • Film
  • 1963
  • 43 min
  • Documentary

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DirectorJack Ashley

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Waiting For Work (1963) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

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