Seasons & Episodes
Dark Ages
There have been a lot of rotten jobs throughout the history of Britain, especially in the 10 centuries before 1066. When
Middle Ages
If you are living in the Middle Ages, you are experiencing the period between AD 1000 and 1500. This is a time of castle
Tudors
The Tudor period is one of dynastic stability. Starting with the accession of Henry VII to the throne in 1485 and ending
Stuarts
James VI of Scotland follows Elizabeth I to the throne, becoming James I of England in 1603 and so initiates the Stuart
Georgians
The era of the Georges – George I to George IV, 1714-1837 – begins with a king who can't speak English, se
Victorians
Victoria comes to the throne at the tender age of 18 in 1837 and reigns supreme for a staggering 64 years until her deat
Worst Christmas Jobs
Let's face it, there's always been plenty of extra work to be done at Christmas time. Be it late night shelf-stacking at
The Worst Urban Jobs in History
Tony Robinson examines some of the terrible tasks in Britain's past, and tries them out to find the worst. He begins wit
The Worst Royal Jobs in History
Tony Robinson examines the history of employment opportunities in the royal court, including such roles as lance-maker,
The Worst Industrial Jobs in History
Tony Robinson examines some of the worst industry-based employment opportunities in history. He tries his hand at positi
The Worst Maritime Jobs in History
Tony Robinson examines some of history's least pleasant employment opportunities at sea. He investigates the unenviable
The Worst Rural Jobs in History
In the final programme of the series, Tony Robinson explores some of the most terrible employment opportunities availabl
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