Synopsis
The British Navy has created some truly awful jobs throughout its history. Tony Robinson investigates which were the worst of the bunch.
- Programme: The Worst Jobs In History
- Series: 2
- Episode: 4: The Worst Maritime Jobs in History
- Channel: Channel 4
- Broadcast year: 2006
- History
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