The Street That Cut Everything
BBC1, Monday 16 May 9:00pm - 10:00pm Nick Robinson investigates an unusual social experiment that saw a single street in Preston sever ties with the local council for six weeks, giving up access to all services usually provided by the authorities. Armed with their council tax rebates, the residents are challenged to rally round and run their own community, providing alternatives for everything from waste collections to street lighting. Continues after the news.
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Subtitled, Widescreen, High definition, Audio-described BBC1, Monday 16 May - 10:35pm - 11:05pmConclusion of the documentary in which a single street severs ties with the local council for six weeks.
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