This is Scunthorpe --COMPLAINTS about offensive language and behaviour have been received by broadcasting watchdogs over the TV show Skint.
Viewers who have complained claim alleged criminal behaviour such as drug-taking and shoplifting has been glorified by the show.
If any of the 15 complaints so far received are investigated and found proven, the TV station could be fined up to a maximum of £250,000 for breaching the broadcasting code.
A spokesman for Ofcom said: "Most of the complaints are about language and offensive behaviour or the alleged glorification of criminal behaviour."
Ofcom operates a two-stage process on complaints.
Firstly, it assesses them against the broadcasting code.
But if its officials consider that a broadcast may have breached the codes, they could then start an investigation.
Ofcom is still at the first stage.
"At the moment we are still assessing the complaints, but not currently investigating," the spokesman said.
Under the law, documentary-makers must not include material which, taking into account the context, condones or glamourises violent, dangerous or seriously anti-social behaviour and is likely to encourage others to copy such behaviour.
A spokeswoman for Channel 4 declined to comment on the Ofcom complaints.
The makers of the show, Keo Films, also declined to comment.
However, in a separate statement on the show, the Channel 4 spokeswoman said: "This is a strictly observational documentary series looking at life without work. As such, the series does not represent a whole area, but captures the stories of a group of people, many of whom are friends, relatives and neighbours, in a warm yet unflinching way.
"Skint highlights social issues that arise as a result of worklessness, but also celebrates resilience, determination and pride in family."
And after receiving a letter from Scunthorpe MP Nic Dakin about the show, she added: "We will be reviewing his letter and plan to respond in full."
Meanwhile, residents in Westcliff have reacted angrily to the latest episode, which looked at 21-year-old mother-of-five Hayley Toyne and a 16-year-old mother.
Pete Woodcock, chairman of Westcliff Residents' Association, said: "I am worried that this episode will paint the picture that all young kids in the area are going out to get pregnant," he said.
"We want people to see all the positive work that we are doing in Westcliff. It is a lot better than what is being portrayed."
Scott Johnson, 27, has spent all his life on the estate.
"You could film anywhere in the country for that long and get something like this," he said.
Elaine Simpson, 65, who has lived on the estate since 1968, said: "It is not really like that round here.
"They have just focused on one area and one group on the whole estate."
Julie Taylor said: "Channel 4 have said that there are going to be good bits shown so we will just have to wait and see."
Susan Walker said: "Not everyone round here wants to be on benefits all their life. There's a lot of good people who work hard round here."
Jenny Moore, 29, said: "There is a strong sense of community spirit."
A resident who has lived on the estate for 12 years said: "There is a lot of good work that goes on and a lot of good people on the estate."
Honda, which sponsors documentaries on the station, has spoken about the three-part documentary.
Honda's UK spokesman Paul Ormond told the Telegraph: "Honda has sponsored Channel 4 documentaries for several years because they highlight challenging social, moral and ethical issues sensitively, bringing difficult issues to the attention of the British public.
"By their very nature, they create controversy and stimulate debate." Reported by This is 19 hours ago.