The Spongers

The film centers on Pauline, a recently separated single mother who faces the imminent threat of eviction due to overdue rent payments. As she grapples with her situation, the local council's budget cuts lead to her mentally handicapped daughter, Paula, being transferred from a care home for special needs children to an old people's home, isolating her in a troubling environment.

The Spongers features performances from Christine Hargreaves, Bernard Hill, and Peter Kerrigan, offering a poignant look at the struggles of single parenthood and the impact of social policies on vulnerable families. The film's narrative resonates with viewers interested in the societal issues of the time, making it a relevant piece for collectors of TV movies from the late 1970s.