Day I Got the Sack

Series 1 Episode 1
First Broadcast: 10AM Mon 11 May 2009

Twenty-three-year-old Nilam from Leeds was 'let go' from her sales job because of poor performance.

She thinks she would like to work in PR. She spends a day on a building site to rebuild her confidence, has an inspirational chat with former MP Oona King and helps to set up a major London event.

    1. Series 1 Episode 1 Nilam Jadav

      Twenty-three-year-old Nilam from Leeds was 'let go' from her sales job because of poor performance.

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    2. Series 1 Episode 2 Kieron Horton

      Kieron thought his dreams of becoming a footballer were over when he was dropped from Port Vale youth academy aged 18.

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    3. Series 1 Episode 3 Payal Shah

      High-flying graduate Payal from Surrey was sacked from an investment bank, but is determined to pursue a career in…

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    4. Series 1 Episode 4 Owen Fletcher

      Twenty-year-old Owen from Birmingham was left stranded when Rover closed down, taking his apprenticeship with it.

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    5. Series 1 Episode 5 Gemma Davies

      Twenty-one-year-old Gemma from Liverpool was eliminated from The X Factor after reaching the final seven.

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