The Grumpy Guide To ... (3 Episodes)

The Grumpy Guide To ...
Produced by the BBC
2007-2011

Season 02:

Episode 01 - Class:

A grumpy perspective on aspects of modern life. According to the contributors the class system is now more complicated than ever: the toffs have run out of money, the middle class runs the country, footballers are royalty, and everyone claims to be working class because it's the only class with street cred. One way or another it seems the class system is alive and well.

Episode 02 - Work:

A grumpy perspective on aspects of modern life. The world of work involves spending most of your life in places you can't bear, with people you can't stand, doing stuff that doesn't matter. A host of contributors examine the whole job process, from writing the dreaded CV to deciphering meaningless management speak. Plus tips on throwing a sickie when it all gets a bit too much.

Season 03:

Episode 01 - Work:

Work - it's that four letter word we all have to deal with, from boardroom to boredom nothing exasperates our state of grumpiness like the unrewarding, relentless repetition of work. Whether it's looking for work, commuting to work, actually doing the work, surviving your work colleagues or quitting work, every single step of the ladder is fraught with frustration.

This Grumpy Guide invites our gaggle of Grumpys to let off steam, covering topics including their right to steal office equipment, ingenious skiving techniques, the dangers of email and clock watching.