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Binman

Wilbur Ramirez revisits Jakarta, where he lived and worked as part of the army of semi-destitute binmen who collect rubbish in one of the world's fastest growing cities.

London binman Wilbur Ramirez is heading back to Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, where 18 months ago he spent ten days living and working as one of the army of the semi-destitute binmen who collect rubbish in one of the biggest and fastest growing cities in the world.

During his stay Wilbur joined Imam Saffi on his back breaking daily round as he collected the rubbish of Jakarta's wealthy and discovered the poverty and squalor of life next to a fly-ridden tip. Since his return, Wilbur has raised money to help the Jakarta binmen, and now he is returning to see how he can help improve their lives. As his stay progresses, Wilbur uncovers some uncomfortable truths.

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Tue 7 May 2013 23:50

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Director Simon Watts-Davies
Series Producer Simon Watts-Davies
Executive Producer Sam Bagnall

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