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The Worst Jobs in History

The Worst Jobs in History is a British 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. The first season is also shown with some regularity on History International. Tony Robinson tries his hand at each of the jobs, ultimately nominating which one he thought was the worst in each programme.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

The Worst Jobs in History

First Air Date

August 28, 2004

Last Air Date

May 21, 2006

Seasons

2

Episodes

12

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

Channel 4

S02E05

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.

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