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James English spent a week on the streets and admitted it was far tougher than he expected.

'I can see why people turn to drink and drugs' GLOW star sleeps rough over Christmas to make harrowing film about life on streets

Date published: 9th Jan 2018

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iv class='repsonsive-image'> >A reality TV star turned filmmaker lived rough in Glasgow over the festive season to expose the suffering of homeless people.

iv class='repsonsive-image'> iv class='repsonsive-image'> >Former model James English, 33, who appeared in Glasgow reality show Glow and dated former pop star Kerry Katona, spent a week on the streets.

iv class='repsonsive-image'> iv class='repsonsive-image'> >And he admits the ordeal ? during which he had no money or phone ? was far tougher than he expected.

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iv class='repsonsive-image'> iv class='repsonsive-image'> otland and the Humanists.

iv class='repsonsive-image'> iv class='repsonsive-image'> >?They were working round the clock in Glasgow providing shelter, giving out food and clothes every day and night and talking with homeless people.

iv class='repsonsive-image'> iv class='repsonsive-image'> >?The Lodging House Mission is open 365 days a year offering a bed for the homeless and food, while Street Connect do 12-week drug programmes to help people with addictions.?

iv class='repsonsive-image'> iv class='repsonsive-image'> >He added: ?I was only there for seven days but old Pete under the bridge has been there for 20 years.

iv class='repsonsive-image'> iv class='repsonsive-image'> >?I?ve only scratched the surface and hope when we release the documentary that something more can be done.?

more info

Date: Sunday 28th January 2018
Event: Homeless At Christmas - Q&A With James English at Glasgow Film Theatre
Venue: Glasgow Film Theatre
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Hotels: Hotels near Glasgow Film Theatre
Restaurants: Restaurants near Glasgow Film Theatre

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