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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matt Payton

Homeless man interrupts live Channel 4 broadcast to ask 'why don't you film me?'

A homeless man interrupted a Facebook live event hosted by Channel 4, telling the camera crew to film him instead.

The unnamed man tried to angle the camera to face him as the channel used Facebook to promote free tickets to the Stand Up to Cancer charity comedy night.

In the footage, he can be heard saying: "Film me, come on, I'm homeless living on the streets mate.

"Come on, put it on camera. I'm in a desperate situation. I want to see myself on camera." 

After the camera person moved the lens away from him, he can be heard shouting: "Your filming is rubbish, You filming what? A drama series.

"Channel f***ing four."

According to figures for last year produced by the charity Crisis, there were 3,569 people sleeping rough on any one night in England.

Stand Up to Cancer is being hosted by Davina McCall, Alan Carr and Adam Hills. Those taking part include David Tennant, Peter Kay and Steve Coogan.

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