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The Worst Jobs in History · TV Tonight

The Worst Jobs in History

2004–2005 · Channel 4 · Ended

The Worst Jobs in History

Tony Robinson visits various periods in history, literally getting involved in the worst jobs our ancestors had to endure.

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Channel 4TV network · United Kingdom

Sunday at 17:40 (Europe/London)

This series has ended.

Last aired

S02E06 · The Worst Christmas Jobs in History

2005-12-01

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Episodes

E01
The Worst Urban Jobs in History
2006-04-23 · 60 min
E02
The Worst Royal Jobs in History
2006-04-30 · 60 min
E03
The Worst Industrial Jobs in History
2006-05-07 · 60 min
E04
The Worst Maritime Jobs in History
2006-05-14 · 60 min
E05
The Worst Rural Jobs in History
2006-05-21 · 60 min
E06
The Worst Christmas Jobs in History
2005-12-01 · 60 min

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