Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away!

As an American, this is an incredible show to watch since the system of High Court Enforcement Agents is something which would *never* function in the United States. Attempting to enter someone's home forcibly and removing property would result in these men being gunned down, especially in places like Texas or other heavy pro-gun conservation states.

While I fully support the 2nd amendment, it does say something that in the UK, even *picking up a knife* is enough to levy serious criminal charges, much less guns, which are nearly impossible to obtain in that country, from what I understand.

Also, the show presents a side of British society hardly ever seen, that of immigrants especially from places like Southeast Asia, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. A lot of the enforcement actions are often against people from these regions, as well as Africa, and while we all know about British Indians (who can forget the British Raj) it's rare to see a British program display the lives and times of these other, lesser known, immigrant groups. What impresses me the most is how the agents deal with such people *exactly the same* as with upper class British who are wealth and better off.

So, a fascinating show, and highly recommended, especially if one is not familiar with the debt collection process in the United Kingdom and how it is enforced. This show will absolutely provide an education.

I found this a very good show,unlike one of the other reviewers i am looking at it in a more realistic light. Many people end up in debt, the ideal solution is to obviously come to some sort of arrangement but Most of the people in this show come up with such stupid excuses and say so many stupid lies thinking that they will get away with it,i honestly find the people are dealt with in a very reasonable manner considering they have already done the wrong thing. It amazes me to see some of the stupid reactions that the people show when confronted with the debt collectors,treating them as idiots,of course they are not,and they are going to deal with you in a harder way if you treat them like idiots. I would find it very hard to deal with a job like theirs,my hats off to them. And once again it is a great show.

I don't know what it is about it, but there's just something about this show (which is obviously most likely schadenfreude) that keeps me addicted to see more of it. I know, not something many people agree with, but regardless I just personally have some sort of interest in what can happen when you're in serious debt and need to pay it off.

The one thing I definitely like about this show is that it shows people in various circumstances and seeing how they would be able to pay off their debt. Most of the time they either manage to or put it on a weekly/monthly plan. I myself (thankfully) have never been put in such a situation, although I can be glad that this show warned me of what could happen with bad financial decisions which can lead to so much trouble.

Now obviously there's a very huge breach of privacy for those who actually do make an appearance on this show. That's something I do have a bit of a problem with. If you were to be in a sort of situation this show portrays, obviously you'd not want to publicise it, would you?

Regardless, when it comes to watching (and in some cases binging) this show, it's rather easy to do so and you do kind of get used to the tactics the bailiffs use in order to get situations resolved. Good learning experience.

Does this show reflect (of the debtors shown), the correct percentage of debtors who are white with British heritage, and non white? Do you ever hear anybody from DCBL say that the amount payable will rise by X amount if they have to pick up a TV and take it outside? No, in all the episodes I've watched they do not. £900 added in one instance just because they 'began' removing items, I guess they are told NOT to warn debtors so to make more money and penalise the debtors. The show would be better if they were not so falsely polite.

Refreshing take on repo guys. Seen a couple of this type of programming based in America. These guys seem kind and patient compared to USA versions.

Sorry that people end up in these situations but the guys are doing their jobs as professionally as possible. Over there they try to be civil about it, whereas over here it often gets violent and leads to usually vulgar verbal exchanges.

As usual, a tasteful UK example of an unpleasant topic. People sometimes over extend their financial obligations and companies are entitled to try and recoup their losses if possible. Unlike in America the British repo men seem to emphasize with those they are repossessing items from. Several episodes show them showing extreme patience by allowing hours for their clients to try to rectify the problem.

It's unreasonable to blame these folks for the delinquency of the debtors. Not saying each debtor is equal. Some have fallen on hard times due to health, loss of job etc. But others simply bought too much too fast and thought they'd get away with it.

The episode with the race car comes to mind. Seriously dude, a race car? Pay for it already. Lots of luxury items mixed in with the decent folks who are just struggling. Not every episode is the same. Some of the wealthier people shocked be at what they financed and then had the nerve to be hateful when they were finally caught.