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#10 Jobs

#10 Jobs

FromOh What A Time...


#10 Jobs

FromOh What A Time...

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Sep 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Up this week we're looking a collection of absolutely random jobs from history. From the folk who sang the news, to professional knocker uppers plus we take a look at the people paid to clap the arts in 19th century France.
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And thank you toDr Daryl Leeworthy for his help with this week’s research.
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
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Released:
Sep 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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It’s time to embark on a journey through history with "Oh What A Time…" a comedy history podcast hosted by renowned comedians Elis James and Tom Craine along with award winning podcaster Chris Scull.  Tackling a brand new subject each week, (from ‘childhood’ to ‘a life at sea’, ‘marriage’ to ‘holidays’) your hosts will dive into the very weirdest and worst that history has to offer, in an effort to answer the question… "Was the past as awful as it sounds?" You can get in touch with the show by emailing: hello@ohwhatatime.com And you can support the show, get bonus episodes and extended ones by becoming an OWAT: FULL TIMER via a subscription: ohwhatatime.com