Famous, Rich and Jobless

Famous, Rich and Jobless (2010)

EndedReality show

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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Scheduleevery Tuesday, Wednesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Episode 2März 10, 2010
S01E01Episode 1März 9, 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Which famous British TV presenter was one of the celebrities who took part in the first series?

Jonathan Wilkes, a well known British TV presenter, was one of the four celebrities who participated in the first series of Famous, Rich and Jobless in 2010.

What was the unusual living situation the celebrities had to adapt to?

The celebrities on Famous, Rich and Jobless had to live on benefits and jobseeker's allowance like unemployed people in the UK. They were not allowed to use their own money or fame to find jobs and had to search through conventional means like job centers.

What type of jobs did the celebrities struggle to find?

Many of the jobs the celebrities tried to get on Famous, Rich and Jobless were low-skilled or temporary positions, reflecting the types of work available to many unemployed people in Britain. Some that were featured included cleaning jobs, laborer jobs, and temporary retail work.

How did the celebrities find the experience of being unemployed?

Most of the celebrities on Famous, Rich and Jobless said it was a humbling experience to be unemployed and rely on benefits. They struggled with rejection from employers and had newfound sympathy for the difficulties of long-term joblessness.

What reality show was Famous, Rich and Jobless similar to?

Famous, Rich and Jobless had a similar premise to the popular reality show Undercover Boss, where celebrities also lived on a low budget and took on jobs incognito. However, on Famous, Rich and Jobless the celebrities' true identities were known.

Which famous singer was almost cast but had to turn it down?

Robbie Williams was approached to be on the first series of Famous, Rich and Jobless but had to decline due to touring commitments. His wife Ayda Field later participated in the second series in 2011.

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