For The Love Of Money
Synopsis
“The country as a whole will be richer. It is in every sense a people’s lottery. It’s your lottery.” Lee Ryan is one of a tiny handful of people in Britain who agree with former prime minister John Major’s words.
For most, the national lottery is a tax that lures us into spending money in the unlikely hope of everlasting wealth. But Lee is £6.5 million richer thanks to it. Cash has ostensibly brought him happiness, with a big house, a Ferrari and a helicopter. Others are not so fortunate. When Carol won £50,000 on scratchcards, she didn’t expect to find herself in court after an envious ex-boyfriend threw bricks through her window. For Lisa, addicted to scratchcards, things are worse: “I’ve got to do it, because if I don’t and someone behind me wins, then I’m going to feel sad for not buying that one.” It’s our lottery for sure, but for richer or for poorer?
“The country as a whole will be richer. It is in every sense a people’s lottery. It’s your lottery.” Lee Ryan is one of a tiny handful of people in Britain who agree with former prime minister John Major’s words.
For most, the national lottery is a tax that lures us into spending money in the unlikely hope of everlasting wealth. But Lee is £6.5 million richer thanks to it. Cash has ostensibly brought him happiness, with a big house, a Ferrari and a helicopter. Others are not so fortunate. When Carol won £50,000 on scratchcards, she didn’t expect to find herself in court after an envious ex-boyfriend threw bricks through her window. For Lisa, addicted to scratchcards, things are worse: “I’ve got to do it, because if I don’t and someone behind me wins, then I’m going to feel sad for not buying that one.” It’s our lottery for sure, but for richer or for poorer?
Duration
1 x 52'
Definition
SD
Genre
Factual
Subgenre
Documentary Special
Producer
CENTURY FILMS LTD