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Okay, welcome back to Gary's Economics for this, the final, final, final, final video of the year where I am going to ask you to contribute to the documentary that I am working on with Channel 4. I've been running up and down the country the last couple of months talking to people about the economy. We are trying to tell a story of what's happening in the economy and now we want you to contribute your stories. So this documentary is going to come out on Channel 4 in 2026 and if we would like you to send a video, one minute or less, to include in, hopefully, in the documentary. It doesn't have to be professional. You can film it on your phone. It can be on your own or it can be with other people. Start by saying your first name and where you're from. We wanna know how the cost of living crisis is affecting you. How much money have you got left after you've paid your bills? What's your housing situation like? Can you pay the rent or the mortgage or can you even get a mortgage? What's your job situation like? is it secure does it pay enough do you think things are becoming more unequal how do you feel about that do you have anything you would like to say to government and basically just let me know what is happening to you with regards to the economy living standards what's working for you and what is not working for you this is your chance to have a say and hopefully we can get people in power to listen to it now is all the legalese that i need to read word for word anything you send could be included in the program and other activities i have in mind and might be edited we can't guarantee that we'll be able to include every video in the program if you're happy with this and want to take part on these terms then send your videos via whatsapp to the number 079 3383 7947 or email the production company at garyfilm at mindhouse.co.uk g-a-r-y-f-i-l-m at mindhouse.co.uk these details and pointers for what to send and how to do it are in the along with a link to the privacy policy. Alright, that's good. Send your videos in. I'll look forward to watching them. I'm going on holiday. Happy New Year.
Gary's Economics invites viewers to actively participate in a Channel 4 documentary by contributing personal stories about the economy. In this short, he explains that the project is progressing across the country and seeks 1-minute or shorter clips from the public, filmed on mobile devices, to be possibly included in the 2026 program. He asks entrants to begin with their name and where they’re from, then describe how the cost of living crisis affects them, including finances after bills, housing situation, and mortgage or rent ability. Additional prompts cover job security, perceived inequality, messages to government, and overall living standards, aiming to collect a broad range of experiences and perspectives. Viewers are told that submissions may be used in the documentary and other projects, and that there is no guarantee every video will be included. Instructions for sending clips are provided via WhatsApp and email, along with pointers and a privacy policy link. The video closes with an approachable, upbeat call to participate and a light farewell indicating a holiday break, emphasizing that the project is about giving people a voice on economic realities while encouraging engagement in 2026.
Topics · economy · inequality · media_documentary · public_policy · sociology
Questions answered
- What can I include in my 1 minute video for the documentary?
- You should introduce yourself with your first name and where you’re from, then explain how the cost of living affects you, your housing situation, job security, and views on inequality, followed by any messages you want to send to government.
- How can I submit my video?
- Submit your 1 minute or shorter video via WhatsApp to 07933837947 or email garyfilm at mindhouse.co.uk, with instructions and privacy policy linked in the description.