Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience
(2010)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 9 | Season 8 | Season 7 | Season 6 | Season 5 | Season 4 | Season 3 | Season 2 | Season 1 | Top 5 Episodes
Season 9
Road Worker
Episode 3 - 6-19-2020
29m
Haven't Seen
Care Worker
Episode 1 - 4-17-2020
29m
Rhod Gilbert takes on one of his toughest challenges yet - being a carer. Even in more ordinary times, the work of carers is so valuable, if not always valued. (Filmed before the coronavirus crisis)
9/10Haven't Seen
Season 8
Navy
Episode 4 - 4-12-2018
29m
Rhod is thrown in at the deep ends as he joins the rigorous Royal Navy training scheme - which isn't good news for a man who struggles with seasickness. He is also given a chance to take the helm of one of Her Majesty's warships - only to take this crash-course in marine navigation all too literally. Last in the series.
7.8/10Haven't Seen
Cabin Crew
Episode 3 - 4-05-2018
29m
In this edition, Rhod joins an airline cabin crew, but from service with a smile to dealing with inflight emergencies, Rhod demonstrates that he is far from a natural at the role. How will the long-haul passengers cope with his elbow-crunching trolley driving and miserable approach to customer service?
8.3/10Haven't Seen
Festival Chef
Episode 2 - 3-29-2018
29m
Rhod Gilbert is not known for his culinary abilities, in fact most of his meals are prepared in the microwave. So how will he cope when he launches his very own fusion food at a busy festival, where he must learn how to mass cater from the confines of a small tent? Will his innovative cuisine blow the minds of the food connoisseurs, or will he just poison them?
7.5/10Haven't Seen
Classical Musician
Episode 1 - 3-22-2018
29m
Rhod Gilbert tries his hand at being a classical musician with the help of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. There is only one problem - he is not a musician. As he fumbles his way around the instruments to work out which suits him best, the orchestra reveal that they want him to perform with them at the iconic Last Night of the Proms - whether he is hitting the right notes or not.
8.1/10Haven't Seen
Season 7
Florist
Episode 3 - 3-31-2017
29m
When Rhod turns up at a florist in Porthcawl, he's fully aware of his limited knowledge of all things botanical. However, when the proprietor reveals he's going to represent their family business in the heats for the Chelsea Flower Show, the challenge is beyond anything he expected. Cutting his teeth during the crazy Valentines rush, Rhod has days to master this creative skill. Will he bloom as a fully fledged florist or wilt under pressure?
8.3/10Haven't Seen
Builder
Episode 2 - 3-17-2017
29m
Rhod's never been very good at DIY, even the simple task of hanging a picture usually ends up in disaster. So when he turns up to one of Wales's biggest building sites and is expected to get stuck in, how will he cope? From bricklaying, to plumbing and carpentry, Rhod's going to have to pull it out of the bag. Will he become a master builder??
8.1/10Haven't Seen
Estate Agent
Episode 1 - 3-10-2017
29m
In the first episode of the new series of Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience, Rhod takes to the streets of Cwmbran to learn the business of selling houses. Gavin, Rhod's mentor, believes happy people sell, so how will the grumpy comedian cope in a high-octane sales environment? Can Rhod's unique approach make him employee of the month, or will he have the home buyers running
8.1/10Haven't Seen
Season 6
Miner
Episode 4 - 3-08-2016
29m
Rhod's hands are silky soft. He's better suited to typing and stroking dogs than operating heavy machinery or sweating it out with intense physical labour. So how will he get on at the UK's largest open cast mine in Merthyr Tydfil, where he'll be tested on everything from driving a 25-tonne truck to handling explosives. Moving onto Europe's deepest mine, Rhod has to learn to work nine
kilometres under the North Sea with a foreman who has no time for his whingeing.
7.8/10Haven't Seen
Rugby Coach
Episode 3 - 3-01-2016
29m
In 15 years of playing, Rhod may possibly be the only rugby player on earth never to score a point. How will he fare when given the role of coaching a team? After a day at the WRU's school of excellence, he is dumped with Whitland RFC's under-8s, and expected to prepare them for a major tournament. Inspiring and managing the gaggle of energetic youngsters might be his biggest test yet.
Haven't Seen
Paranormal Investigator
Episode 2 - 2-23-2016
29m
Sceptical Rhod is on the hunt for something he doesn't think exists. Will he find it? Is there anything to find? Will he know it if he finds it anyway? Teaming up with a merry band of ghost hunters, Rhod is expected to host a paranormal evening for the public. Desperate to meet those beyond the grave, Rhod tries to put himself in the scariest situations he can find.
Haven't Seen
Journalist
Episode 1 - 2-16-2016
29m
Stand-up comedian Rhod Gilbert is attempting another proper job in this new series - this time training as a BBC news reporter. From running round the streets like a headless chicken in search of a headline story, to learning what it's like to report from a war zone, Rhod must keep calm, remain impartial and land the scoop if he's to get a job with BBC Wales Today.
Haven't Seen
Season 5
RAF Fighter Pilot
Episode 4 - 10-08-2014
29m
Rhod Gilbert tries his hand at some proper jobs. In this edition he trains to become a pilot with the RAF with an eye to co-piloting on an exercise.
8.1/10Haven't Seen
Hotelier
Episode 3 - 10-01-2014
29m
Stand-up comic Rhod Gilbert is facing the challenge of another proper job as he takes over the running of a hotel in Tenby. Rhod has stayed in many hotels on tour, but cleaning, cooking breakfast and dealing with complaints is not what he'd registered for in this hotel.
8/10Haven't Seen
Vet
Episode 2 - 9-23-2014
29m
Stand-up comedian Rhod Gilbert is back doing a real job and facing the life and death challenge of being a vet. From artificial insemination of pigs to constipated dogs, Rhod is getting to grips on the frontline of animal care, it's a dirty job and someone has to do it.
8.7/10Haven't Seen
Fisherman
Episode 1 - 9-17-2014
29m
Comedian Rhod Gilbert is back doing proper jobs and the series starts with him taking on one of the most dangerous jobs in Britain. As a deep sea fisherman he faces fish that must be disembowelled, sea sickness, a very irritated skipper and he has to get up early. In the battle of the seas - flatfish versus stand-up - there can be only one winner.
7.9/10Haven't Seen
Season 4
Male Model
Episode 4 - 7-03-2013
29m
Rhod investigates opportunities to become a male model. But after failing to impress Julien MacDonald, he ventures into parts of the fashion industry that he never knew existed. He faces the challenge of becoming an artist's model, meets the UK's top hand model, and signs up with an agency which sells 'character models' rather than good looks.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Coach Tour Guide
Episode 3 - 6-26-2013
29m
Stand-up comedian Rhod Gilbert tries his hand at some proper jobs. In this programme, Rhod takes a coach load of Welsh pensioners on a guided tour of Antwerp and Bruges.
8.2/10Haven't Seen
Scout Leader
Episode 2 - 6-12-2013
Stand-up comedian Rhod Gilbert tries his hand at some proper jobs. In this programme he takes 200 Swansea scouts to a wilderness survival camp.
7.9/10Haven't Seen
Wedding Planner
Episode 1 - 6-05-2013
In this episode Rhod takes on the mantle of wedding planner for a young couple who want him to organise a Hollywood-themed event.
8.6/10Haven't Seen
Season 3
Policeman
Episode 4 - 6-04-2012
Rhod draws his latest round of work placements to a close by becoming a policeman with South Wales Police, spending time with traffic officers and taking part in a drugs raid. However, he soon realises that there is a big difference between life on stage and life on the beat.
7.7/10Haven't Seen
Drag Artist
Episode 3 - 5-28-2012
This week Rhod dons make-up and a dress to become a drag artist. Coached by one of the country's leading performers, he faces the daunting challenge of appearing on stage as a woman in front of a packed audience.
7.7/10Haven't Seen
Zoo Keeper
Episode 2 - 5-14-2012
This week Rhod takes on the mantle of zoo keeper at Welsh Mountain Zoo, North Wales. Looking after tigers, sea lions and freaky monkeys, Rhod faces up to the realities of exotic animal care.
8.1/10Haven't Seen
Primary School Teacher
Episode 1 - 5-07-2012
Rhod goes back to school as he joins the staff of Monnow Primary School near Newport.
8.8/10Haven't Seen
Season 2
Firefighter
Episode 4 - 3-28-2011
Stand-up comedian Rhod Gilbert gets a proper job and this week he's on emergency call with the Fire Brigade.
8.4/10Haven't Seen
Tattooist
Episode 3 - 3-21-2011
Stand-up comedian Rhod Gilbert gets a proper job as a tattooist's apprentice. But this could be the most painful job of all as he's told if he's to give a tattoo he has to have a tattoo.
8.3/10Haven't Seen
Butler
Episode 2 - 3-14-2011
Stand-up comedian Rhod Gilbert tries his hand at a proper job and he's butler to a Lord for a day.
7.9/10Haven't Seen
Farmer
Episode 1 - 3-07-2011
Wales's leading stand up comedian finally gets a proper job and goes from a comedy routine to working on a farm.
8.5/10Haven't Seen
Season 1
Soldier
Episode 4 - 2-10-2010
Rhod takes part in one of the British Army's toughest training exercises in the Brecon Beacons.
8.5/10Haven't Seen
Hairdresser
Episode 3 - 2-02-2010
Stand up comic Rhod Gilbert tries out some proper jobs. This time he goes straight from the stage to the hair and beauty salon. Is Rhod 'salon ready' to be let loose on some real customers? Rhod tries out an all-over spray tan and perfects the Rhod Gilbert bob - with hair-raising results.
7.8/10Haven't Seen
Mother
Episode 2 - 1-26-2010
Stand up comic Rhod Gilbert tries out some proper jobs. This time he attempts to be a mother. He's put in charge of seven kids for a day when he takes over the running of a very large South Wales family. They may be smaller than his usual audience, but they are a lot tougher.
8.1/10Haven't Seen
Bin Man
Episode 1 - 1-19-2010
Wales's leading stand up comedian tries out refuse collecting on the streets of Barry.
8/10Haven't Seen
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Care Worker
Episode 1 - 4-17-2020
29m
Rhod Gilbert takes on one of his toughest challenges yet - being a carer. Even in more ordinary times, the work of carers is so valuable, if not always valued. (Filmed before the coronavirus crisis)
9/10Haven't Seen
Primary School Teacher
Episode 1 - 5-07-2012
Rhod goes back to school as he joins the staff of Monnow Primary School near Newport.
8.8/10Haven't Seen
Vet
Episode 2 - 9-23-2014
29m
Stand-up comedian Rhod Gilbert is back doing a real job and facing the life and death challenge of being a vet. From artificial insemination of pigs to constipated dogs, Rhod is getting to grips on the frontline of animal care, it's a dirty job and someone has to do it.
8.7/10Haven't Seen
Wedding Planner
Episode 1 - 6-05-2013
In this episode Rhod takes on the mantle of wedding planner for a young couple who want him to organise a Hollywood-themed event.
8.6/10Haven't Seen
Soldier
Episode 4 - 2-10-2010
Rhod takes part in one of the British Army's toughest training exercises in the Brecon Beacons.
8.5/10Haven't Seen
