Show Info
- Status: Ended
- First Aired: March 9, 2010
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 2
- Networks: BBC One
- Genres: Documentary, Reality
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Famous, Rich and Jobless(2010)
Overview
Four famous volunteers agree to swap their fame and fortune for a world of joblessness, job-hunting and surviving on the poverty line and benefits
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Season 1
2 episodes • 2010
Season 1
2 episodes • 2010
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Mar 9, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Mar 10, 2010 | 0.0 |
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