UKTV is excited to announce the commission of the new series, Guy Martin's Proper Jobs (4x60'), forU&Dave and free streaming service, U. The four-part series is to be produced by North One and will air in 2025.
No stranger to trying new things, Guy Martin's Proper Jobs will see the motorcycle racer, truck fitter, part-time farmer, enthusiastic engineer and sometime television presenter, attempt a variety of different roles that involve a lot of hard graft, no shortage of skill and that perhaps don't get the recognition they deserve.
Guy's not thinking about sitting behind a desk writing press releases or sending a load of emails back and forth here though. No, he wants to get stuck in doing some of the most demanding and dangerous jobs in the UK. Guy will fully immerse himself in his new role and undergo all the essential training, live with his co-workers, and by doing so, learn more about the people who do these jobs day in, day out. The former motorcycle racer will be able to see for himself the local and cultural significance these jobs have today and may have had in the past.
The proper jobs Guy will be doing include becoming a trawler deckhand (something Grimsby lad Guy is keen to learn more about), getting to grips with nature as a wildlife warden on the remote Calf of Man island, training to become a firefighter in some scarily real environments, and becoming part of the dog mountain rescue team tackling dangerous terrain as a mountain rescue guide.
Guy Martin said, Ive just always been fascinated by people who are masters of their trade, especially when theyre right into it, so its an honour to work alongside some right interesting folk and find out a bit more about how and why they do it. Theres a load of jobs Ive always wanted to have a go at and if an opportunity comes to get stuck in and learn from proper experts and grafters, then sign me up."
"Fingers crossed I dont cock things up." Guy Martin
The U&Dave Original series has been commissioned by Helen Nightingale, Head of Factual for UKTV, and ordered for U&Dave by Cherie Hall, Channel Director, and Hilary Rosen, Director of Commissioning. Executive Producer for North One is Steve Gowans and the Series Producers and Directors are Ewan Keil and James Woodroffe. Guy Martin's Proper Jobs will air on U&Dave and streaming service U in 2025.
UKTV's Helen Nightingale said: Guy is someone we've admired for a long time and this new series will have all the elements that make him so popular - his enthusiasm, his passion, and the fact that while showing the utmost respect for others, he doesn't take himself too seriously. I'm delighted to be working with North One again and I know they'll make a brilliant series.
Cherie Hall added: "Guy's background and own work ethic make him the perfect person to tackle these proper jobs and his unique take on things makes him a naturally funny, and perfect character for U&Dave. I can't wait to see him get his hands dirty on these proper jobs.
Guy Martin's Proper Jobs is the latest original series for U&Dave. Other recently announced forthcoming commissions for the channel include Will and Ralf Should Know Better with Ralf Little and Will Mellor, Silence is Golden hosted by Dermot OLeary and featuring Katherine Ryan, Follow the Leader with Jamali Maddix and Worlds Most Dangerous Roads, which will follow Battle In The Box hosted by Jimmy Carr, Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable and scripted comedy Meet The Richardsons which have all aired this year.
For more information, please contact:
Dave Barnsby, Senior Publicity Manager, UKTV
Notes for Editors
Guy Martin Proper Jobs release image: North One/UKTV
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About U&Dave
U&Dave is the award-winning entertainment channel home to a veritable feast of U&Original comedy entertainment hits from some of the biggest stars in the UK - like BAFTA-winning Big Zuus Big Eats, Battle In The Box, Worlds Most Dangerous Roads, Rosie Jones's Disability Comedy Extravaganza, David Mitchells Outsiders, Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable, Jamali Maddix: Follow The Leader and Will & Ralf Should Know Better. U&Dave is also the free-to-air home of thrilling US acquisitions such as Orlando Bloom: To The Edge and dramas Sons of Anarchy, The Shield, and Mike. U&Dave crowns its winner of U&Daves Joke of the Fringe at the Edinburgh festival each year.
About UKTV
UKTV has been at the forefront of branded television for over 30 years, entertaining the nation with programmes they love. Its leading brands - U&Dave, U&DRAMA, U&W, U&YESTERDAY, Gold, Alibi and Eden - span comedy, entertainment, natural history, factual and drama, and are delivered to UK viewers through free streaming service U, Sky, Virgin Media, NOW, Freeview and Freesat; and to Irish viewers through Sky, Virgin Media, Eir, Vodafone and NOW. Channel & content availability varies by platform. UKTV's content is also available to UK viewers via dedicated FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee, Pluto TV and Virgin Media. UKTV is a significant investor in British creativity and is committed to working with new and established writers, directors and programme-makers. The broadcaster is part of BBC Studios, the UKs most-awarded production company, a world-class distributor with international branded services, and a commercial subsidiary of the worlds leading public service broadcaster, the BBC.
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About North One
For the past three decades, North One has been a globally recognised producer of world class factual entertainment, documentary, sports and live event TV programming. The company, with bases in London and Birmingham, has been working on various proper TV jobs with Guy Martin for over a decade, on everything from classic canal boats, to w
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UKTV is excited to announce the commission of the new series, Guy Martin's Proper Jobs (4x60'), forU&Dave and free streaming service, U. The four-part series is to be produced by North One and will air in 2025.
