Peter Capaldi: What is the worst job you have done?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Recorded Peter Capaldi said elsewhere, not written here

I have been pretty terrible in quite a lot of terrible things.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

Others on this question

Tom Ellis Welsh actor

When I was 17, I worked in a warehouse in Rotherham doing an audit of truck parts. I counted nuts and bolts all day long.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 September 2021 source ↗

Judith Kerr British writer and illustrator

Secretary to a lawyer. I was sacked after a week.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 May 2019 source ↗

Andrea Riseborough British actress

Either shredding duck in a Chinese restaurant, or Oblivion.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 November 2016 source ↗

John Simpson English journalist

Reading the news. It’s a dull job.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 December 2016 source ↗

Death is always close.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

Johnny Cash’s version of Danny Boy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

I am always disappointed when I see myself on the screen.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

Our ancient cat miaowing, because it’s got dementia.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

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