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About The Scheme

The Scheme is a documentary TV series that premiered on BBC One on May 18, 2010. It has 1 season and 5 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 5, aired on May 30, 2011.

The Scheme is a BBC Scotland BAFTA-award winning documentary series which follows the lives of six families in the Onthank and Knockinlaw housing schemes. The series has been the subject of media criticism, with the series being labelled as "poverty porn" and described as giving a "misleading impression" of life on the estate. The programme makers have denied allegations that their series exploits the residents of the estate.

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5 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2010 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago

The Scheme Season 1 release dates →
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    5. Episode 5

    Finale

    A year after he was first filmed, Marvin waits for girlfriend Dayna to get out of prison. Chris and Candice look after their new baby and after a heartbreaking year for mum Libby, the McMurray family are, at last, all reunited again.

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    4. Episode 4

    Libby is heartbroken when her son turns back to drugs, and another family problem adds to her woes. Meanwhile, the Crees discover it will cost more than £50,000 to resurrect the old community centre, and Harry's garden faces an assessment from the awards committee.

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    3. Episode 3

    Brian Cunningham is released from prison in time for his brother David's 21st birthday, prompting a double celebration. Libby tries to break son James's drug habit, and Harry enters the East Ayrshire Gardening Competition to show off his pride and joy

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    2. Episode 2

    One local family leads the charge to reopen the old community centre, while Marvin's dreams of becoming a family man begin to disintegrate. Single mum Kay gets a big shock from her 16-year-old daughter, and another family set out on their first ever holiday abroad.

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    1. Episode 1

    Marvin and his dog Bullet are reunited with an old flame while another family struggle to deal with one of their children being jailed. Single mum Kay decides to take in three of her teenage daughter's friends.

The Scheme FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Scheme?

The Scheme has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 30, 2011.

When did the latest episode of The Scheme come out?

The most recent episode of The Scheme, Season 1 Episode 5, aired on May 30, 2011.

How many seasons of The Scheme are there?

The Scheme has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.

When did The Scheme first air?

The Scheme first aired on BBC One on May 18, 2010.

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