Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away! is a factual/reality documentary series on Channel 5. It follows the work of High Court Enforcement Agents (previously known as Sheriffs) as they execute High Court Writs across the UK, on those who have failed to make repayments on a debt or refuse to vacate a property. The series was first broadcast on 24 February 2014, featuring HCEA's of High Court Solutions and five series of the programme have been broadcast to date.
As of 3 July 2017, the first two series have been made available on Netflix.
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Production
The series has been broadcast Channel 5 since 24 February 2014. Their brief of the series says; "With exclusive access to some of the most experienced High Court Enforcement Agents and Repossession Teams in the country, this series is an eye-opening insight into cash-strapped Britain from the perspectives of debtors, creditors and debt collectors.
Produced by Brinkworth Films, the series and its various spin-offs reveal what it means to be a creditor who cannot get back what they are owed, what it is like to be saddled with debt that you are simply unable to repay and what it takes to be the kind of person who can pay but refuses to do so. Cameras capture the daily hassle of dealing with violent confrontations, tearful debtors, downright liars and genuine cases of hardship. Then there are the debtors, many of whom have some distressing tales to tell of how they got into the situation in the first place. No one wants their possessions confiscated, after all. The result is a unique insight into one of the biggest issues facing those who cannot afford to keep paying the bills".
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Cast
Present
- Paul Bohill, High Court Solutions (Series 1-2) DCBL enforcement (Series 3-present)
- Steve Pinner, High Court Solutions (Series 1-2) DCBL enforcement (Series 3-present)
- Ben Pinner, High Court Solutions (Series 1 2) DCBL enforcement (Series 1-present)
- Stewart McCracken, DCBL enforcement (Series 2-present)
- Iain Taylor, DCBL enforcement (Series 2-present)
- Elmor "Vic" Victor, DCBL enforcement (Series 3-present)
- Gareth Short, DCBL enforcement (Series 4B-present)
- Gary Brown, DCBL enforcement (Series 5A-present)
- Garry Ball, DCBL enforcement (Series 5A-present)
- Matthew Heighway, DCBL enforcement (Series 5A-present)
- Cona Jackson, DCBL enforcement (Series 5A-present)
- Max Carracher, DCBL enforcement (Series 5A-present)
- Mitchell Starr, DCBL enforcement (Series 5A-present)
- Aron Graves, DCBL enforcement (Series 5A [Guest]; Series 5B--present)
Former
- Mike Allonby, Asset Trace and Recovery Agent (Series 1)
- Terry Jones, Asset Trace and Recovery Agent (Series 1)
- Philip Gardiner High Court Solutions (Series 1- 2)
- Graham Aldred, GLA enforcement (Series 2, Series 4 [Guest])
- Brian O'Shaughnessy, GLA enforcement (Series 2-4)
- Delroy "Del" Anglin, GLA enforcement (Series 3-4, Series 5 [Guest])
- Kevin Stokes, GLA enforcement (Series 3)
- Dael Anglin, GLA enforcement (Series 4B)
- Craig Vernall, DCBL enforcement (Series 4B)
- Steve Wood, County Court Bailiff (Series 1 [Guest])
- Phil Short, DCBL enforcement (Series 2--4 [Guest])
- Rupesh Pabari, DCBL enforcement (Series 4 [Guest])
- Alan Hunt, GLA Enforcement (Series 4 [Guest])
Episode list
Series 1 (2014)
The first series introduces five initial cast members: Paul Bohill, Steve Pinner, Mike Allonby, Terry Jones, and Steve Wood. The day after the broadcast of the first programme, Allonby died aged 47 at his home in Wales. Both Jones and Wood subsequently only appeared in the first series, with Bohill and Pinner (High Court Solutions) the only two cast members who went on to appear in series two. The first three episodes became the most watched programme on the channel that week, with episodes four and five placing at second and third, respectively.
Series 2 (2014)
The second series sees the introduction of five new cast members - Ben Pinner, Brian O'Shaughnessy, Graham Aldred, Iain Taylor and Stuart McCracken. Paul Bohill and Steve Pinner are the only two returning cast members from the first series. Every episode of the series ranked in the top three most watched programmes on the channel that week.
Series 3 (2015)
Cast member Kevin Stokes confirmed on Twitter that the returning cast for the third series was as follows: Paul Bohill, Steve Pinner, Ben Pinner, Stewart McCracken, Iain Taylor and Brian O'Shaughnessy. New cast members in this series would include: himself, Delroy Anglin ("Del"), Elmor Victor ("Vic") and Phil Short, who previously appeared in a non-speaking role in series two. Graham Aldred was confirmed as the only cast member from series two to not be returning for the third series. Every episode in series three placed within the top four most-watched programmes on Channel 5 for each respective week. For eight non-consecutive weeks, it was the most watched programme on the channel. Episode 12 had previously been broadcast on 4 August, as part of the "Britain on Benefits" season.
Series 4A (2016)
In February 2016, cast member Paul Bohill confirmed on Twitter that the cast for the fourth series was as follows: himself, Steve Pinner, Ben Pinner, Stewart McCracken, Iain Taylor, Brian O'Shaughnessy, Delroy Anglin ("Del") and Elmor Victor ("Vic"). The only agent not to return from the third series was Kevin Stokes. Additionally, three further agents appeared in minor roles: Phil Short, Ru Pabari and Alan Hunt, all of whom featured in one episode each. The series was filmed between September and November 2015. Broadcast was later confirmed for 13 April 2016. Additionally, the scheduling for several episodes was changed at the last minute: episode 4 was due to air on 4 May, but for reasons unknown was held over and not broadcast until the end of the series, later subtitled the "Busted" special. The broadcast of episodes 7 & 8 was also switched for reasons unknown.
Series 4B (2016)
Broadcast of fourth series continued after a summer break, and the transmission date was confirmed on 18 August 2016. DCBL subsequently added a page on their website with profiles of each of the agents featured in the series. The cast for the second half of the series remains unchanged, with Bohill, Steve Pinner, Ben Pinner, McCracken, Taylor, O'Shaughnessy, Anglin and Victor all returning. This half-series sees the introduction of one new agent, Dael Anglin, Delroy's son. On 5 October 2016 two further new agents were introduced into the series, Craig Vernall and Gareth Short. Episode 8 also saw a guest appearance from Graham Aldred, last seen in series two. Phil Short also guest starred in Episode 9. O'Shaughnessy has since confirmed on Twitter that this series will be his last. The series began filming in February 2016. This half-series featured sixteen episodes.
Series 5A (2017)
A fifth series was confirmed for broadcast shortly after the end of series four. In this series, five new regular agents are introduced: Gary Brown, Garry Ball, Matthew Heighway, Cona Jackson and Max Carracher. Agent Aron Graves also guest stars in one episode. Returning cast members for this series include Paul Bohill, Steve Pinner, Ben Pinner, Stewart McCracken, Elmor Victor, Iain Taylor and Gareth Short, who made his debut appearance in the last series. Delroy Anglin also guest starred in one episode. Brian O'Shaughnessy, Dael Anglin and Craig Vernall will not be returning to the series. The Radio Times initially confirmed that this series will contain a total of thirty episodes; fifteen episodes in each half-series. However, it was later confirmed that an additional two episodes had been filmed, increasing the final total of episodes to 32. The series was again split into two-halves, with the first half airing from 22 March 2017.
Series 5B (2017)
The premiere date for the second half of the fifth series was confirmed on 18 August, with broadcast set for 30 August. This half series is expected to contain eighteen episodes; despite only eight episodes airing initially, and the DCBL twitter page confirming that the series had ended on 17 October, with a new series confirmed for 2018. However, after just two weeks off air, DCBL made the surprise announcement that the series was to return to screens on 8 November, replacing a previously listed episode of Big Family Values in the schedules. New agent Mitchell Starr made his debut during this series, with Aron Graves, having previously appeared as a guest in the first half of the series, returning as recurring cast member. Otherwise, the cast remains unchanged from the first half of the series.
References
External links
- Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away! (Channel 5)
- Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away! (My5)
- Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away! (Brinkworth Films)
- Can't Pay, We'll Take It Away! on IMDb
- Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away! at Radio Times
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