James English - Homeless At Christmas Documentary

James English goes homeless in Glasgow for 7 days at Christmas to highlight the struggles and the inhumanity the homeless go through on a daily basis. With only the clothes on his back a sleeping bag and his Go Pro he documented the pitiful state of the homeless in Glasgow especially at Christmas.
We have produced a hard hitting documentary that will change your mind forever on how you see the homeless.
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  • @sentinal2337
    @sentinal23375 жыл бұрын

    I was working away 6 day weeks, years ago. I came home one weekend to find my wife was having an affair and i was no longer a home owner with 3 kids, i was now homeless. My world was shattered and my wife had emptied the bank account. i had nothing left to live or work for, i went from a man who had never been out of work in my life to someone who didnt want to live. I lost my job, my children and my home. never judge anyone in this life, my mother died months later and i just gave up. Today i am older and have a good life but i would never walk past anyone homeless and judge.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sentinal 🙏🏼💚

  • @georgemiller9212

    @georgemiller9212

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well done for keeping yourself together after that pal!

  • @anthonyhardy7563

    @anthonyhardy7563

    5 жыл бұрын

    WOW my man touched me but we get big and stronger in da mind god bless you bro been there got the t shirt!!!!!

  • @alexisback7805

    @alexisback7805

    5 жыл бұрын

    amazing life advice 👏👏👏

  • @mightyme.makingitnew9979

    @mightyme.makingitnew9979

    5 жыл бұрын

    God bless u 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 and well done things can only get better

  • @dave1976lyons
    @dave1976lyons4 жыл бұрын

    I’ve just watched this during the corona “stay home” phase! Anyone complaining about being stuck in doors needs to see this film! Respect and fair play to you Mr English.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    4 жыл бұрын

    👍🏼

  • @criminologyandcrime8666
    @criminologyandcrime86663 жыл бұрын

    I was homeless in Glasgow in 2004 coldest place I've ever been. Luckily for me my life isn't like that anymore. Sending love and prayer to anyone struggling ❤

  • @jameshickey100

    @jameshickey100

    2 жыл бұрын

    I glad you got a home

  • @losthope4247
    @losthope42474 жыл бұрын

    I was homeless 5 years I now have my own flat a job and a partner who cares I get to see my son so never give up hope I'm now 2 years in to a new life and I won't lie it's been hard getting to here but there's always hope have faith

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing brother well done

  • @losthope4247

    @losthope4247

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you James your a true saint and I'm glad I have seen this story as it's the only one that truly shows what it's like for us on the streets well done your a good man aswell keep up the good work

  • @Peace_and_love_24

    @Peace_and_love_24

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@losthope4247 well done

  • @craigmorrow1814

    @craigmorrow1814

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well done. U should be so proud of yourself

  • @imreallydead.23

    @imreallydead.23

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well done bro

  • @B-anonymous
    @B-anonymous4 жыл бұрын

    Why videos with pointless content get millions of views and stuff like this doesn't is beyond me this guy should have millions of subscribers and be getting the money the other youtubers get he'd put it too good use. Well done man for sacrificing your time and your Xmas with your family to make this awareness video your an angel

  • @Leandatastic

    @Leandatastic

    4 жыл бұрын

    Braydon Ellerton totally agree 🇦🇺

  • @virginiabridger7806

    @virginiabridger7806

    4 жыл бұрын

    So true. Not many people want to watch things like this, because it prompts self reflection. They don’t want to see how selfish and self absorbed they really are.

  • @alecsloan2445

    @alecsloan2445

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agree 100%

  • @yorky115

    @yorky115

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why... because humanity is fucked we have been taken over by greed, decadence and ignorance, this Covid is nature telling humans to fuck right off, the best thing to happen would be the end of the modern world as we know it.

  • @B-anonymous

    @B-anonymous

    3 жыл бұрын

    Covid doesn't exist pal but ok

  • @Michelle-qd9gm
    @Michelle-qd9gm4 жыл бұрын

    There shouldn’t be anybody homeless when there’s buildings stood empty everywhere it makes me so mad

  • @GeeGoodman

    @GeeGoodman

    4 жыл бұрын

    Michelle and hundreds of them ..... Very good point ,Michelle 👍👌

  • @VikingSimon2503

    @VikingSimon2503

    4 жыл бұрын

    'Modern Britain' :-(

  • @ezwayocho8296

    @ezwayocho8296

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Michelle Something very wrong with a world where buildings sit empty, while HUMAN BEINGS sleep outside 👉🌎💔😢🤷

  • @jeje4042

    @jeje4042

    3 жыл бұрын

    EXACTLY! Why are we judging each other! Absolute disgrace and tragic that homeless people line our streets ...... Capitalism is certainly not the way forward.......nor is it the way forward to negatively judge and look down on others. All of us should reach out to our fellow human at all times as should the system under which we live. Lets hope and pray that the struggles facing others is lessened sooner than later.

  • @dickterpene8697

    @dickterpene8697

    3 жыл бұрын

    Squatters don't make the government any money. Sad but true.

  • @allequalevery1659
    @allequalevery16594 жыл бұрын

    Bless you my friend for bringing homelessness to people's attention.NEVER LOOK DOWN ON ANYBODY UNLESS YOUR HELPING THEM UP. RESPECT TO YOU JAMES

  • @Michelle-qd9gm

    @Michelle-qd9gm

    4 жыл бұрын

    allequal every1 love that saying so true

  • @topayistofail9703
    @topayistofail97034 жыл бұрын

    I’ve just come back to Manchester after being in Oz for 15 years. The amount of homeless is off the charts. what sort of society is this ?

  • @SwazerSwazers

    @SwazerSwazers

    4 жыл бұрын

    The devils.

  • @topayistofail9703

    @topayistofail9703

    4 жыл бұрын

    Swazer Swazers yep I’ve been thinking that myself. Just had a general election - the fact that foodbanks are everywhere and just accepted given the wealth of this country just astonishes me. the fact that we have the ‘working poor’ as standard - they can go to a foodbank if their billion dollar corporation employer doesn’t pay them enough though so it’s ok. Big society. Wtf is going on. Brutal country this is.

  • @wizdumb3777

    @wizdumb3777

    3 жыл бұрын

    Apan Snoppen madness, by the looks of it, it’s going to get exponentially worse over the next 6 months, a sickening selfish bred society.

  • @El-mu4mt

    @El-mu4mt

    3 жыл бұрын

    I dunno, what is society? I'm not homeless but I'm certainly not part of society,

  • @swineheartdoppleganger5516

    @swineheartdoppleganger5516

    3 жыл бұрын

    Homeless in OZ is off the scale as well. Sydney, Melbourne..

  • @ryanking4470
    @ryanking44705 жыл бұрын

    God bless you for doing this big man.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏼

  • @goody390

    @goody390

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wonder what he's going to do with the cash he makes off this documentary?

  • @goody390

    @goody390

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Cat Walk what making money from the homeless fuck off he's jyst scamming it !

  • @IwasBlueb4

    @IwasBlueb4

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@goody390 don't judge others ...cos theyre not all like you

  • @goody390

    @goody390

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@IwasBlueb4 I don't make money from someone miss fortune I'm homeless myself so your speaking out if ya arse !

  • @janefriel6895
    @janefriel68954 жыл бұрын

    This film should be shared to everyone today, Christmas Eve 2019.The spending, materialism just keeps increasing.This year I have cut back and still have spent too much.Time to waken up people.🎄

  • @mlgs26

    @mlgs26

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jane McGrath I've woken and not spent a penny. I don't get sucked into it . The elite and establishment get richer and we get poorer.

  • @Leandatastic

    @Leandatastic

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jane McGrath totally agree - hope you had a blessed Christmas. ❤️

  • @janefriel6895

    @janefriel6895

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Leandatastic I did,thank you.Quite and moddest.As long as I have my children around me I'm just fine.

  • @dizzydaydream9647
    @dizzydaydream96475 жыл бұрын

    Until today I had never stopped to realise just how lucky I am. I have a good job, a loving family and a lovely home. This film is so moving. I feel very humbled by what you have done James. Thank you.

  • @gray10111
    @gray101115 жыл бұрын

    That comment from the homeless lady, "I'm a nothing, she''s a nothing. We're nothing." How very sad. Thanks for helping highlight the homeless issue - it's heartbreaking.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    GraemeABarbour 💔💔

  • @paulkilgour210

    @paulkilgour210

    5 жыл бұрын

    GraemeABarbour wit lane is she sleeping al cart that !

  • @janebartley4402

    @janebartley4402

    5 жыл бұрын

    That got me too am a nothing dhesya nothing. So very true but wrong. :(

  • @celticwarrior777

    @celticwarrior777

    4 жыл бұрын

    😭 it soul destroys your self worth. You become INVISIBLE

  • @celticwarrior777

    @celticwarrior777

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@janebartley4402it's NOT TRUE she's a nothing or the other woman. They just FEEL worthless.

  • @SAMUK1424
    @SAMUK14245 жыл бұрын

    VERY SAD.... MAY THE LORD HELP THE HOMELESS PEOPLE, HEART BREAKING TO SEE HOW MANY HOMELESS PEOPLE ARE OUT IN THE COLD AND SNOW...WISH THEM ALL THE BEST.. AMEEN

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    SAM UK 💚

  • @anthonydavidson6591
    @anthonydavidson65915 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been there for the last 10 years thank xxxx I’m in my own place this Xmas all I need now is my kids

  • @cammyferon5844

    @cammyferon5844

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice to hear your getting back on track bud

  • @peekachoo2083

    @peekachoo2083

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hope your well on your way to seeing your kids mate.

  • @celticwarrior777

    @celticwarrior777

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hope this is a much more comfortable Christmas now god bless you

  • @jamessmith9417

    @jamessmith9417

    3 жыл бұрын

    Am still in the shit house of lord's ! Prayer ?

  • @irish955
    @irish9555 жыл бұрын

    I just came across your channel mate with blink MacDonald And watched the interview with Stuart nellis I was In rehab with him a few years ago I was homeless myself addicted to heroin and years of crime and prison I'm clean 4 years now and have a home fiance and 3 kids Anything is possible never give up just have to seek the help and be serious about it. Great channel bro All the best from Ireland

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    Andrew Robinson amazing brother congrats on being clean. And thank you. I hope 2019 is another amazing year for you 🙏🏻

  • @irish955

    @irish955

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@JamesEnglish same to you pal happy New year to you and yours

  • @kylew1133

    @kylew1133

    5 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on your sobriety Andrew Robinson! That is awesome and even though I don't know you I am truly happy for you! Keep it up brother!

  • @johnakamrh871

    @johnakamrh871

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well done Andrew now you no the meaning of ilIts easy gtn clean it’s staying clean is the hard part .

  • @kmma1094

    @kmma1094

    5 жыл бұрын

    I've a question for you, ive been trying to get clean for years now and I've been on and off it for a few years at the most off it was 9 months, what would be your advice to help keep your mind busy and not give into temptations?

  • @rosshill9619
    @rosshill96195 жыл бұрын

    This deserves to be seen on a more main stream media. While I feel your anything goes is suited to a podcast, this type of thing needs to be more in the main stream. Never mind the docs done by celebs who go home or to a hotel at the end of the day, this is real, truthful and truly saddening. I have nothing but admiration for you doing this and I wish it was viewed by more.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ross Hill thank you Ross

  • @janetmillington8697

    @janetmillington8697

    4 жыл бұрын

    They could help yes..but they dont....the government could solve the homeless problem in 48hrs...but they dont...why in gods name

  • @juliehornsby9671

    @juliehornsby9671

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lots of people don't want to watch because it's the classic uncomfortable truth !

  • @ecosse1982
    @ecosse19825 жыл бұрын

    Never find it easy to watch these homeless documentaries since it embodies so much of what I see as my worst nightmare, to lose everything. But since it's you, I finally watched it after about a month of self-convincing. You have inspired me to do more to help and to be careful not to let my own vices destroy my family (which has been very close to happening over the last few years). Thanks for this, you should be very proud of what you've done and good luck in the future.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    Gavin Dowds thank you

  • @robtriggle6973

    @robtriggle6973

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bless

  • @Leandatastic

    @Leandatastic

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gavin Dowds god bless ❤️

  • @janetmillington8697
    @janetmillington86974 жыл бұрын

    "They want to change they just dont know where to start" god I can relate to that...strugling with Christmas this yr !!

  • @siyabeanland9777

    @siyabeanland9777

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear about this. Hope things work out for you ❤

  • @celticwarrior777

    @celticwarrior777

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤗

  • @Leandatastic

    @Leandatastic

    4 жыл бұрын

    Janet Millington god bless - I hope you find 2020 beautiful and filled with everything you need - Leanda from Australia 🇦🇺❤️❤️

  • @devobroon2352
    @devobroon23525 жыл бұрын

    Should be seen by mainstream TV, fantastic video and well done Mr English

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mark Jennings thank you mark 🙏🏼

  • @natalianorthon5295
    @natalianorthon52953 жыл бұрын

    It's 3.28am in the morning I couldn't sleep so I watched this documentary and I've cried my eyes out. I grew up in Scotland and watching that has broke my heart, I'm based in London now been here for 32 years and the homelessness has got so much worse, I don't understand how it's got like this. If I could help every single homeless person I would. Thank you so much for this amazing documentary James its been enlightening to say the least, I thought I had it bad the last few days well you've just put everything into perspective. I would like to know if you're still asking for donations I would like to give some money.. You're an amazing human being I love people like you. Stay blessed..

  • @messiah187mob5

    @messiah187mob5

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @rosshill9619
    @rosshill96195 жыл бұрын

    I'm actually getting angry watching this at the lack of compassion shown by my home people of Glasgow. I understand we all have shit going on but it takes nothing to stop and talk. They are still people, mothers, father son's and daughters not some kind of trash. I have always taught my son not to be negative towards homeless people as we don't know why they are there, he is 6 and shows more caring towards people on the streets than most adults. We already drop some coin in, but the next time I am back down the road, I will make a point of buying them a bag of various items. This is one of the best " on the street docs " I have had the pleasure and also heartbreak of watching.

  • @celticwarrior777

    @celticwarrior777

    4 жыл бұрын

    💙💙💙

  • @mrkipling2201

    @mrkipling2201

    3 жыл бұрын

    One of the best things I’ve read. I think it’s brilliant that you are teaching your son about homelessness and that homeless people are actually people and not scum. Fair play. 👍👍

  • @ipodtouch1992rfc
    @ipodtouch1992rfc5 жыл бұрын

    If this doesn't bring a tear to you nothing will, well done James we need more people like you, love your channel bro

  • @nicolaworrall42
    @nicolaworrall424 жыл бұрын

    Broke my heart when the lady said were nothin 😪

  • @helenwells5023
    @helenwells50234 жыл бұрын

    What an absolute hero , for taking time out of his own life to go out on the streets and live as a homeless person , my attitude towards the homelessness as certainly changed xx

  • @fandanvan3867
    @fandanvan38672 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic documentary... It has became a tradition in my home for me and my family to watch this at Christmas time ! Really heart warming and humbling, James all the best to you and yours and thank you for work and dedication to raising awareness with homelessness.

  • @TheSiddy74
    @TheSiddy745 жыл бұрын

    This is heartbreaking, but a real eye opener. Documentaries like this should have millions of views, to make more people really take notice of the scale of the homeless problem in the uk. Watching this makes me realise just how trivial my own problems are, in comparison.

  • @thomaspenman4101
    @thomaspenman41012 жыл бұрын

    This is the most saddest video i have ever seen ive watched it 3 times and i still get upset and cry james you did not have to do this but you wanted to show people what being homeless is really like big respect james.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤

  • @samanthadarcy-bruce1721
    @samanthadarcy-bruce17214 жыл бұрын

    I went into subway just before Xmas and there was a homeless man outside.. I couldn’t face walking out with food when he had none.. so I got him his choice of footlong sub with a drink & cookie. I must do more

  • @paulmcdonough1093
    @paulmcdonough10935 жыл бұрын

    I will keep this simple I don't ever make comments on youtube .JAMES THANK YOU.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    Paul Mcdonough 🙏🏻💚

  • @robertwalsh6935
    @robertwalsh69354 жыл бұрын

    Zero hour contracts is a big factor in homelessness Many cancellled shifts as person gets ready for work

  • @Leandatastic

    @Leandatastic

    4 жыл бұрын

    Robert Walsh yes I think it’s atrocious - we don’t have them in Australia thank goodness but we still have a homeless problem that is not being addressed properly. God bless 🇦🇺❤️

  • @garymoore2810
    @garymoore28105 ай бұрын

    " im a nothing and shes a nothing we are both nothings " that hurt me deep down - no my lovely you are a human being and no matter the circumstances you are equal and as valuable as all human beings 😢❤❤❤❤

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 ай бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @johnkennedy972
    @johnkennedy9723 күн бұрын

    Every lesson is a blessing the real hardmen and women in Glasgow 💚💚💚✌️✌️✌️✌️💚💚✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪

  • @carem1839
    @carem18394 жыл бұрын

    The system is so screwed up globally. So sad to see this happening this day and age. It's time the system is changed.

  • @NM-yv7mr
    @NM-yv7mr5 жыл бұрын

    Such a touching documentary James. It’s so nice to see a fellow Glaswegian and someone from our generation go out of their way to make a difference. It’s really made me want to do more to help and makes me so grateful for everything I have.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nicole Mc thanks nic 💚💚

  • @thomaspenman4101
    @thomaspenman41012 жыл бұрын

    What a guy james english is a diamond with a a heart of gold god bless you james massive respect 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️

  • @thomaspenman4101

    @thomaspenman4101

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JamesEnglish ihe makes me proud of being scottish🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😃😃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😃😃👍❤

  • @gerry4915
    @gerry49155 ай бұрын

    I make a point of watching this with my wife every Christmas 🎄 it makes us appreciate our lives and never walk by a homeless person without giving them a donation.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 ай бұрын

    ❤️❤️

  • @grantbale266
    @grantbale2665 жыл бұрын

    Top man, James, what a mission! One of the most humbling and honest documentaries I've seen for a long time. You had to dig very deep there. A huge amount of admiration here for your work. Much love to you and your beautiful family. Soldier!

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    Grant Bale thank you brother 🙏🏻

  • @RD-ht6go
    @RD-ht6go5 жыл бұрын

    Appreciation from China, sir. When I went to Oxford last year, it was the first and only time I've been to the UK. And I was shocked that there were such a lot of homeless people. But I've never imagined how tough their lives were. I feel ashamed that I'm not able to empathize them, but at the same time this film made me appreciate everything I have at present. Thank you for this documentary. Best wishes.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    RD4590 thank you 💚🙏🏻

  • @louisep4805

    @louisep4805

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes I noticed when I was in Shanghai and Beijing this year that there were no homeless people, and I only encountered one beggar. I was only there for 2 weeks but the Chinese appeared to be so sociable caring and supportive of one another and foreigners like me :))) and seem willing to do any job to make a living. Can't wait to visit again.

  • @paddymcarthurmusic3421
    @paddymcarthurmusic34217 ай бұрын

    2023 and this is still going about! Not many man like you James ❤

  • @workingclassman9727
    @workingclassman97275 жыл бұрын

    SITTING HERE JUST OVER 12 YEARS SOBER BUT ONLY ONE DRINK AWAY FROM A LIFE ON THE STREETS. GOD BLESS THE HOMELESS

  • @gordoncurrie1153

    @gordoncurrie1153

    5 жыл бұрын

    Got me thinking now James!!! Good man

  • @guy4469
    @guy44694 жыл бұрын

    MP,s turn up at parliment in a taxi run in sign the book ,then leave again in the same taxi and get £375 a day for attending .it sucks needs to be stopped .happy christmas to you all watching this .

  • @burants89
    @burants895 жыл бұрын

    James English just wanna say I've seen more I can relate to on your channel than av seen in years online....great stuff fella

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    burants think you

  • @jonnyshelton2657
    @jonnyshelton26573 жыл бұрын

    What a staunch guy he has it all!!... but it's not about him!! it's so rare in this world that people care so much to do something!!..RESPECT JAMES BROTHER.And ALL the people helping them.

  • @lisaconroy1801
    @lisaconroy18015 жыл бұрын

    wow can't believe it it was me that offered something out the shop no way this should be on TV the ratings would be high as it's glasgow

  • @Michelle-qd9gm
    @Michelle-qd9gm4 жыл бұрын

    God bless you for doing this brave man I bought a homeless man a cup of coffee today and a cake last year I went into town with my husband and gave a quilt to this homeless lady xx

  • @lilacflower1312
    @lilacflower13124 жыл бұрын

    James you a good hearted person heart off gold you never judge anyone got a good soul well done love and luck for you and your family keep this good work up making people just to stop and think for a minute and to help others x

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    4 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️

  • @princessfiona0509
    @princessfiona05094 жыл бұрын

    I'm watching this on Christmas night...moved to tears. So much pain & heartbreak in our world. I was married 21 years and raised 5 incredible, loving, hard-working & compassionate children. 13 years after divorce I'm jobless for 11 months and if not for the kindness of a friend that offered a roof my youngest son (19) & I are homeless. I've experienced age discrimination..applied for 400 jobs and not 1 offer in almost a year. Have health issues now that cause me pain 24/7 but have not been approved for disability. What do people do when they fall through the cracks like I have...no resources available...no help..its scary & very disheartening. God Bless you for making this documentary. We can ALL help. Donate, volunteer at a soup kitchen or homeless shelter, just show some compassion to our fellow human beings.

  • @davidss001
    @davidss0015 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable James , I swear I’ve never cried so much .. I’m as guilty as you were of walking past .. I’ll change my ways simply because of this documentary.. keep up the good work mate your a Gem 💎

  • @nicolwilcox1151
    @nicolwilcox11515 жыл бұрын

    my deepest respects to you and the others that helped {There is always someone worst off than yourself )

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nicol Wilcox 🙏🏼💚

  • @melthebell33
    @melthebell335 жыл бұрын

    Great thought provoking video thankyou fella. I was never homeless but used to street drink and hang around with plenty. Even met a homeless welsh couple in sheffield once as we walked home from a club and invited them to stay in a spare room in my flat, they stayed there for a couple of months, that was in the early 90s. Im comfortable but only a couple of bills away from being homeless, most people dont understand how close most people can be to being homeless

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    mel the bell thanks mel. 💚

  • @jeje4042

    @jeje4042

    3 жыл бұрын

    So many people are one bill way from homelessness.......its a disgrace that the system can make people live on the edge under such stress. Then if you are fortunate enough to earn and have a roof over your head, the tax goes up with each penny earnt. A disgrace

  • @freckles1874
    @freckles18744 жыл бұрын

    Never say Never....life can change in a minute!🙏

  • @PricillaMac1
    @PricillaMac14 жыл бұрын

    hi from Australia (January 2020). Today i watched this documentary . I was reminded of what it is to be homeless. For a very short time that was my story too. I have tried to do my best to help everyone and to share Gods love. Today my life is one of those changed lives. Its tough but its not impossible. What a champ you are James.. thank you

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏼 ❤️

  • @lifelessangel11
    @lifelessangel115 жыл бұрын

    Just watched this for the first time and it makes you realise how lucky we are what a heartbreaking documentary

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    lifelessangel11 🙏🏻💚

  • @lacuaimabritanica
    @lacuaimabritanica4 жыл бұрын

    "I'm a nothing, she's a nothing; we're nothings". Ouch. That's heartbreaking.

  • @brettrussell6207
    @brettrussell62075 ай бұрын

    Wow. That struck deep. I remember when we were younger, in our local town, we got friendly with a select few (5-6) I was a manager of a domino’s pizza store. I used to make 5-10 XL pizzas ready for them to share out. The building next door was a day centre. So it was welcome by the residents. I often wonder about their story. But didn’t wanna pry. Fantastic watch and really pulls at the heartstrings.

  • @andymeadows2768
    @andymeadows27684 жыл бұрын

    This should be shared with everyone up & down the country & it should be on all news channels over the world

  • @GQ-yj5oy
    @GQ-yj5oy5 жыл бұрын

    Wow,...what an amazing thing to do. As a Glawegian, this film has not only been eye-opening but absolutely heartbreaking to watch. Im ashamed that I have been one of those people that have walked past a homeless person without giving them a second thought This needs to be shared to as many of us as possible. After seeing the difference that taking five mins out of your day to ask someone how they are or if you can buy them something to eat or even a hot drink etc can make, I will definitely make an effort to do this from now on. You are a 🌟 James English !

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    GQ 2611 💚🙏🏻

  • @garyswanson5272

    @garyswanson5272

    5 жыл бұрын

    Aye I'm guilty of it myself. I'm down south working away from home and after watching this I seen a young man sitting in a shop close so I went over and asked if he was ok and gave him a tenner. Afterwards I thought bet he buys a tenner bag with that. Then seen him afterwards he shouted over eating a takeaway drinking a cola or whatever out a straw giving me the thumbs up. I felt good but felt really bad for thinking the worse of the lad. I'm going 2 keep my eyes open for this kid and hope he finds a way out of his situation.

  • @garysmith7811

    @garysmith7811

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@garyswanson5272 the thing is even that tenner bag can giv them some comfort

  • @indiana146
    @indiana1465 жыл бұрын

    Respect ✊ I would never walk past anyone there but for the grace of god go I

  • @q0056

    @q0056

    4 жыл бұрын

    Badaboom 88 sarcasm

  • @countytopper8836
    @countytopper8836 Жыл бұрын

    Powerful video James. I normally hate videos like that when someone pretends to be in the position of the sufferer, like they're taking the piss, but you did it well and I hope you've raised a lot more awareness. I've bought homeless people food before numerous times. Keep up the good work

  • @kerryangel9590
    @kerryangel95902 жыл бұрын

    hi when i was 21 n my boyfriend Michael died on the 8th Dec very suddenly and i was evicted and i was put into a homeless hostel on the 20th Dec i was very lucky to get a bed but losing my partner and being made homeless i was in bits...i did get a lot of support in Edinburgh but i lost my job too coz of my overwhelming grief...so i went hungry a lot coz i got £38.00 a week off the benefits. It was a tough 8 months but i did get a flat!! Now im 42 and its 21 years later but its never left me ....ur story touched me immensly .... your a good man and thanks for keeping it real and u made me cry!! My life is good now i married my best friend Simon and he has been a rock to me over the years but ur a trooper 4 doing this experiment ur a good guy Mr English take care and thanks for keeping it real... awarbest kerry x

  • @scotthamilton9675
    @scotthamilton96754 жыл бұрын

    JAMES ITS THE FIRST TIME IVE SEEN THIS VIDEO YOU'VE DONE AND GOD BLESS U BRO

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    4 жыл бұрын

    God bless brother

  • @AlfieDivine

    @AlfieDivine

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here mate, going to give it a watch now

  • @gerryryan9692

    @gerryryan9692

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JamesEnglish Well done.

  • @reda2007
    @reda20072 жыл бұрын

    You know I cried twice watching this documentary maybe because i've been homeless twice or what James English was saying on Christmas day but it really hit home. I've watched a lot of homeless documentaries and by far this is probably the best one I've seen one where the do it for 24 hours, 2 or 3 days but never a whole week. Hats off to you too James for having the bottle to endure what thousands of people go through everyday in Britain, this documentary needs national attention and should have more than 10 million views because the amount of awareness James English is raising is phenomenal this documentary deserves an award

  • @MRRay-pg1su
    @MRRay-pg1su4 жыл бұрын

    No ones know what it is to living on the street till you going it trough,I lived for many years on the streets in USA eating out the trash and sleeping In empty house or under the Busch I don’t wish that nobody special for a woman.I had many times a angel over me because I been rapped and had the gun on my head,with the grace of God I’m back in Germany got a home and learned to have respect for life today

  • @celticwarrior777

    @celticwarrior777

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤗💜 glad you survived it

  • @johnm001
    @johnm0013 жыл бұрын

    Great doc, doesn't need all that sad music. It speaks for itself

  • @yusrashariff5828
    @yusrashariff58285 жыл бұрын

    Your a great father what a great role model

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    yusra shariff thank you 🙏🏻

  • @stevenfinch7086

    @stevenfinch7086

    5 жыл бұрын

    Defo.love the channel

  • @camofilms
    @camofilms5 жыл бұрын

    I cried, your a brilliant guy, I'm about to head over and donate, I'm also now more clear of the work that needs to be done, bravo you trooper x Ps, amazing film

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    camofilms thank you for your support 👍🏼 the link is on the bio x

  • @ClaudetteB
    @ClaudetteB2 ай бұрын

    I only recently watched this compelling, inspiring, exemplary piece of filming. You went far and above any other documentary filmmaker James when highlighting Scotland's homelessness by embracing wholeheartedly their daily struggle which deserves high recognition and all praise 👏🙌

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    2 ай бұрын

    ❤️❤️

  • @jamesquinn5147
    @jamesquinn51473 жыл бұрын

    Well done James on highlighting this serious problem of homeless in this country and it's getting worse everyday

  • @nicolamcpherson7774
    @nicolamcpherson77743 жыл бұрын

    omg james ur are amazing we have just came out of homelessness after three years ur a inspiration

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    3 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️

  • @NachoInsano
    @NachoInsano5 жыл бұрын

    Respect to this guy , has genuine understanding and compassion towards this cause. Bad choice with the grey trousers though!

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    NachoInsaño 2.0 👍🏼

  • @rossdfgau2319
    @rossdfgau23195 жыл бұрын

    So sad & something that should not be happening in this day & age😞

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ross Donaldson 🙏🏼💚

  • @thebeast2746
    @thebeast27464 жыл бұрын

    Days I'll remember all my life Days when you can't see wrong from right. You took my life But then I knew that very soon you'd leave me, But it's all right Now I'm not frightened of this world, believe me. Thank you for the days 🙏🏻❤️🥃Luke Kelly from Dublin 🙏🏻

  • @scottcollins9100
    @scottcollins91005 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work James was such a tough watch but has really opened my eyes to the struggles these people face everyday.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    Scott Collins cheers Scott

  • @blimond4667
    @blimond46675 жыл бұрын

    Only 547 comments ...cmon....big respect James.....

  • @mukwah1111
    @mukwah11115 жыл бұрын

    OMG what a powerful venture. I havent been able to cry for a long time James but I am bawling at this. I have always been an advocate for animals that are abandoned, mistreated and abused. I volunteered for many years at the Humane Society and took my 3 children every xmas morn to volunteer at the animal shelter before coming home to a nice breakfast and gifts. They learned a lot from those experiences and then many years later my eldest son found a homeless person for each of us and gifted them with $25 worth of non-perishable food items, asked permission to take their picture and enclosed it in a xmas card to each of us with an explanation of that persons story. It was such a loving gesture and though not as intense as your journey it still remains forever in my heart. You are a dearheart James and I send all of my very best from Canada to you and yours. Biggest hugs.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    mukwah1111 🙏🏼💚

  • @craigmorrow1814
    @craigmorrow18142 жыл бұрын

    I’ve changed how I look at homeless people because of this documentary. Thank you

  • @TheNyanMan
    @TheNyanMan5 жыл бұрын

    can i tell a story? i am 17 years old and have a dream to go into the computing field. This has been an ambition for me for all my life. I was born with Autism, ADHD and Asperges syndrome and i look at every day being a curse for me with this condition. watching this documentary, i notice my life isn't even a quarter as bad as these amazing people we as a community look down on. I cant believe this hasn't gone viral. It should as we all need to make a change in our view of others. As i sit here with college assignments that need doing, i notice that i could do so much more with my life. My dream is to get an amazing job, get a girlfriend that i love, settle down, have a family and a good life. Some of these people who live on the streets may have had these experiences but then lost their way due to alcohol or drugs. And once again, sitting here, im going round scenarios in my head of how i could change this. Getting the job i love and providing and caring for my family, or getting the job i love, living with my family a normal life but also working on projects to save these souls from the cold pavements. So far i have come up with scenarios where local councils shut down the shops/businesses and the roads for one day and all people homeless gather in one area and not just a couple here and there on the corners of streets, and where someone hires a news helicopter to come and report the amount that they can see from the sky, to see all these people in need and share it on the news for once instead of reporting all the occasional murders here and there or events going on in the world when there are so many other people in need closer than they will ever realize. My vision is to see this event happen in every town in a country or city (which i know is a long shot) so we can all see what people were like before hand and acknowledge and recognize these beautiful people. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

  • @leifbennett1354

    @leifbennett1354

    5 жыл бұрын

    don't assume its always alcohol and drugs, having a disability is all it takes sometimes or a housing bubble crash or losing your job or someone you love. Having lived it I observed, most turn to drugs and alcohol to ease the pain of their situation and become addicted, perpetuating the problem. The only reason that didn't happen to me = my disability dystonia, I cant drink alcohol or do any hard drugs because it makes my dystonia worse and more painful. I do use marijuana, it helps with my pain and reduces my dystonic storms. its ironic how most people with disabilities work harder than normal people who take what they have for granted. never give up.

  • @dianeanderson6733

    @dianeanderson6733

    5 жыл бұрын

    I wish you gd luck for the future keep your dreams and goals alive for the future.

  • @alibalibe100

    @alibalibe100

    5 жыл бұрын

    God bless you and i hope your dreams come true keep faith in yourself Ali

  • @kieranb7747

    @kieranb7747

    5 жыл бұрын

    You will get there mate.

  • @andrewdaley3081

    @andrewdaley3081

    5 жыл бұрын

    My mam said there always someone worse of than you and she was right. Home you get to do what you want to do. Andy England

  • @elaineellis5814
    @elaineellis58145 жыл бұрын

    This has opened my eyes and made me wanna help. It's heartbreaking to see this in the world x

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    Elaine Ellis 🙏🏻💚

  • @barryhogg1542
    @barryhogg15424 жыл бұрын

    I will never ignore a homeless person again nor who and what I have,James your one of the good guys."RESPECT" to you and everybody!

  • @redeyesronny9137
    @redeyesronny91373 жыл бұрын

    Love to see how there all doing now in 2020 james Made cry love your work keep it up.

  • @moonbluebob
    @moonbluebob5 жыл бұрын

    James you are honestly an amazing person, if only the world had more like you it would be a far better place for everyone

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    moonbluebob thank you 🙏🏻💚

  • @MrMusiclover030
    @MrMusiclover0305 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive video, but also shocking to see what circumstances the homeless people are in Europe.

  • @andreane3235
    @andreane32354 жыл бұрын

    never look down on anyone unless you are picking them up,shows you have a good heart ,need more people like you

  • @Cbexe99
    @Cbexe995 ай бұрын

    This was my first Christmas alone away from my new family. After watching this I don’t feel as alone anymore. You should be proud of yourself James brother👍🏻 well done mate.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 ай бұрын

    ❤️❤️

  • @rmac1scotlandgang379
    @rmac1scotlandgang3795 жыл бұрын

    I spent my 17-19th bday sleeping rough in Edinburgh... You're a top dude for this

  • @chrismccourt4517
    @chrismccourt45175 жыл бұрын

    Watching this a 4 weeks sober really hits home how far I've came and Seeing this brings it all back. Seeing family's happy n wishing that was me.I will be ok if I focus on my recovery and what I do have and not what I don't Thanks James

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    Chris McCourt yes brother just focus on you and keep going. And well done

  • @chrismccourt4517

    @chrismccourt4517

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yea we can do this .active service is the way forward for me

  • @cammyferon5844

    @cammyferon5844

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wish you aw the best wae your recovery Chris , good luck Bigyin

  • @chrismccourt4517

    @chrismccourt4517

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@cammyferon5844 thanks for ur support 🙏 means more than u know

  • @mossboy7668

    @mossboy7668

    4 жыл бұрын

    You’ll get there big man, I’ve been there it was the best thing I ever did in my life going sober , my brothers going through it now, it’s hard days sometimes, but well worth it, good luck to you 👍🏻

  • @guffguffington2565
    @guffguffington25652 жыл бұрын

    I was on and off homeless in Glasgow for 12 years and not once did I have to beg for money. I don't know if you were doing this for dramatic effect but it does a great disservice to all the people who provide a wealth of services to the homeless people of glasgow.

  • @nutonehiphop7505
    @nutonehiphop75055 жыл бұрын

    Good for you doing this mate, homelessness shouldn't exist its disgraceful and terrifying.

  • @selenahall9674
    @selenahall96745 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic documentary. Well done James, for showing the raw truth about homelessness. So many people forget these people are humans, going through the biggest struggle of their lives. Amazing that you completed such a hard, brave and selfless task. How on earth people are having to live like this, is shocking....

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    Selena Hall thanks Selena 🙏🏻💚

  • @MrBarrylittle79
    @MrBarrylittle795 жыл бұрын

    Total respect to you James we were down in London with my son and it was a total eye opener for me never mind my son good on you

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    MrBarrylittle79 thank you

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    MrBarrylittle79 thank you Barry

  • @michaeljones19731
    @michaeljones197315 жыл бұрын

    You never truly understand until you have walked a mile in that persons shoes.. never judge others because you could be looking at your self a little down the road.. Very inspirational documentary .. My Hat off to you James..

  • @mikeh2272
    @mikeh22724 жыл бұрын

    Good documentary pointing out Glasgow's Homeless, ps the meal and the iron brew can, reminded me of a time I went back to Glasgow..i spent first night in a hotel of Sauchiehall st. Which was like out of the 70s but was a bed. Next day got a one room in Cathcart..2000 start of a long journey To present ..Well done james thinking of others x

  • @dcosgrave7375
    @dcosgrave73755 жыл бұрын

    Powerful

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    David Cosgrove thank you brother

  • @danw7008
    @danw70084 жыл бұрын

    This is so powerful..

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    4 жыл бұрын

    💚

  • @mamasays6582
    @mamasays65825 жыл бұрын

    James we take our hats off to you for doing this documentary, The fact that people are homeless and or hungry in this day and age is both heartbreaking and unnecessary. Bless you

  • @Niomi_dysart
    @Niomi_dysart5 жыл бұрын

    The amount of tears she’d during this duration could probably fill a bath! Video has made my compassion for homeless people stronger ❤️❤️

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    Niomi_dysart 2005 💚💚

  • @andrewbluebells2370
    @andrewbluebells23705 жыл бұрын

    James English the homeless film was eye opening James, there for the grace of god goes i, pure liberty for some of them, a lot of them have mental illness and through no fault of their own or neglect by local councils and governments find themselves on the streets, i suffer from Anxiety and Depression i have done since i was 15 im now 54 years old, Great Work, your Family should be very proud of you, its also great to see a Glesga boy highlighting these things! 👍😉

  • @garyswanson5272

    @garyswanson5272

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good luck with whatever you do Andrew. We don't realise how lucky we really are.

  • @andrewbluebells2370

    @andrewbluebells2370

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@garyswanson5272 thank you Gary, very true we should count our blessings, have a great weekend.

  • @mossboy7668
    @mossboy76684 жыл бұрын

    Well done for this mate, one of the best documentaries I have saw in years, it has made me look at my home town Glasgow in a more caring way, thank you 🙏

  • @raymondmcdonald355
    @raymondmcdonald3555 жыл бұрын

    These folks are all someone's son, daughter, mother, father, uncle, aunt etc. They deserve care, love, compassion and respect. No-one is infallible to addiction, homelessness, prostitution etc. May God bless each and every one of them, and well done for highlighting this.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    5 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏼❤️

  • @lizmcgrath7552
    @lizmcgrath7552Ай бұрын

    Those people are angels in the soup kitchen! I really admire you James you are an inspiration ❤