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The Great British Benefits Handout: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in the UK

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The Great British Benefits Handout has 2 seasons and 10 episodes on 5 (2016–2017).

The Great British Benefits Handout is a UK documentary series on 5, which ran from 2016 to 2017, with 2 seasons and 10 episodes. The Great British Benefits Handout has ended; its final episode aired on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

The Great British Benefits Handout seasons (2 seasons, 10 episodes)

SeasonEpisodesFirst airedLast aired
Season 14February 9, 2016March 1, 2016
Season 26February 16, 2017March 22, 2017

Original UK air dates on 5.

Common questions

How many seasons of The Great British Benefits Handout are there?

The Great British Benefits Handout has 2 seasons and 10 episodes, first airing on Tuesday, February 9, 2016.

Has The Great British Benefits Handout ended?

The Great British Benefits Handout has ended; its final episode aired on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

What channel is The Great British Benefits Handout on in the UK?

The Great British Benefits Handout aired on 5. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.

Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved November 11, 2026.