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Rhod Gilberts Work Experience- BBC 2/BBC One Wales 2010
Originally commissioned for BBC One Wales and following a successful broadcast, BBC Two decided to broadcast the show on its Wednesday 10 PM slot. Classed as factual entertainment, the series followed Rhod Gilbert as he tried out jobs he believed to be tougher that being a stand up comedian. The show was made under the umbrella of Cardiff based Presentable RDF and was Produced, Directed and edited by Zipline Creative Limited's Nathan Mackintosh and Rhys Waters.
Binman
Rhod joined the Vale of Glamorgan County Council's waste management team as he walked 10 miles and lifted 20 tons of waste in a day.
Mum
Rhod became Mum to seven children for a 24 hour period. This included nappy changes and school runs.
Hair Dresser
Afraid of touching other people and having only two days to learn to cut for top stylist Andrew Price, Rhod had to then cut a real persons hair.
Soldier
Rhod was inserted into a battle hardened platoon, having to hunt an enemy in the British Army's infamous Infantry Battle School in Senny Bridge, Brecon.