S2E4: The Worst Maritime Jobs in History | The Worst Jobs In History

S1E1: Dark Ages | The Worst Jobs In History

Some of the worst jobs of the Dark Ages in Britain were mining gold for the Romans, ploughing fields with a wooden plough and oth...

S1E2: Middle Ages | The Worst Jobs in History

Among the worst jobs of the Middle Ages (up to 1500) during the age of chivalry were Arming squire serving a Knight, dishing ou...

S1E5: Georgians | The Worst Jobs In History

Among the worst jobs of the Georgian Age (1714-1837): Artists model, Customs Riding officer, Garden ornament, bath attendant, Cas...

S1E6: Victorians | The Worst Jobs In History

Tony tries his hand at some of the most difficult and disgusting jobs from Victorian England's history.

S2E1: The Worst Urban Jobs in History | The Worst Jobs In History

Among the worst jobs in the city are hunch backed water caddy, daring fire fighter, dangerous docker, deal ...

S2E2: The Worst Royal Jobs in History | The Worst Jobs In History

Among the Worst Royal Jobs in History are: Jousting lance maker, link maker for chainmail armour, cadgman f...

S2E3: The Worst Industrial Jobs in History | The Worst Jobs In History

Among the Worst Industrial Jobs in History are: Bridge builders, Canal leggers, bone cleaner to make b...

S2E4: The Worst Maritime Jobs in History | The Worst Jobs In History

The British Navy has created some truly awful jobs throughout its history. Tony Robinson investigates wh...