The Worst Jobs in History

TV Show (2004 - 2006)

Tony Robinson examines some of history's least pleasant employment opportunities and the people who took them on

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Sunday, December 13th 2009
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Latest Episodes

  • Season 2 Episode 5: The Worst Rural Jobs in History

    In the final programme of the series, Tony Robinson explores some of the most terrible employment opportunities available to those living in rural areas in the past. He tries his hand at being a shepherd boy, nettle harvester, chaff-box boy, sedge cutter and sin eater, and comes across one of his most terrifying jobs - steeplejack - as he tackles the highest spire in Oxford

    Sunday 13th December 7:00am EST - History
  • Season 2 Episode 4: The Worst Maritime Jobs in History

    Tony Robinson examines some of history's least pleasant employment opportunities at sea. He investigates the unenviable roles of liar, underdog, midshipman, flying man, lighthouse builder, gut-girl and stoker, before exploring why some took on the voluntary but extremely dangerous position of lifeboat man

  • Season 2 Episode 3: The Worst Industrial Jobs in History

    Tony Robinson examines some of the worst industry-based employment opportunities in history. He tries his hand at positions such as bridge-builder, soap-boiler, glass-blower, presser, legger and saggar-maker's bottom-knocker, before heading down the mines to experience life as a child hurrier

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