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Jim - Foreman
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Jim runs a small construction company specialising in modern renovations and new builds based in Staffordshire. He is 45 and comes from a long line of builders, priding himself on never having failed to meet a deadline.
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Kevin - Plumber
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Kevin grew up in South Shields at the end of Hadrian's Wall and says he was always fascinated by the Romans and history in general. "I'd have loved to go to university to do archaeology but that just wasn't an option when I was a lad."
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Tim - Plasterer
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Tim is 40 and is Yorkshire born and bred, he's never even left the country.
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Ben - Labourer
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Ben is 20 and lives with his parents in South East London. He's a labourer, "it's the dog's body job on a site but I don't mind being the dog."
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Darren - Brickie
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Darren is 28 and newly married to Sarah. He served his apprenticeship as a 16 year old school leaver and works as a bricklayer specialising in large, commercial builds such as housing estates and student accommodation.
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Fred - Carpenter
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Fred has gained a broad range of experience during his 46 years. His CV includes serving his apprenticeship in carpentry, working as a shop fitter in top London stores and running his own business doing interior renovations on people's homes.