Synopsis
Among the worst jobs in the city are hunch backed water caddy, daring fire fighter, dangerous docker, deal porter, Pugger, Crossing sweeper hoping for tips, pure collector, fighting women, link boy, stompen fur processor, asphalt paveier.
- Programme: The Worst Jobs In History
- Series: 2
- Episode: 1: The Worst Urban Jobs in History
- Channel: Channel 4
- Broadcast year: 2006
- History
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