The Worst Jobs in History
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The Worst Jobs in History is a television series hosted by Tony Robinson on Channel 4. The second series was shown in March 2006 on History Television in Canada, then in April 2006 on Channel 4 in the UK. Tony Robinson tries his hand at each of the jobs, ultimately nominating which one he thought was the worst in each programme.
[edit] First Series
This was broadcast in 2004 and concentrated on a different historical period per programme: Roman and Anglo-Saxon; Medieval; Tudor; Stuarts; Georgian and Victorian.
Some of the more repulsive or dangerous jobs included: Chimney sweep, Executioner, Leech collector, Plague burier, Rat-catcher, Leather Tanner, and Sin-eater.
There was a one off 'special' called The Worst Christmas Jobs in History in December 2005.
[edit] Second Series
Broadcast first in March 2006 on The History Channel in Canada, then in April 2006 on Channel 4 in the UK. This series concentrated on particular job settings, namely: Urban; Royal; Industrial; Maritime and Rural.
