Toughest Place To Be A …

Bus Driver

In this programme in the series where British workers accept the challenge to do their jobs in some of the toughest conditions in the world, London bus driver Josh West heads to Manila, the capital of the Philippines and the most densely populated city on Earth.

Josh will be driving a Jeepney, a colorfully decorated, adapted jeep which has no power steering, dodgy lights and an uncomfortable seat. His host is Rogelio Castro and together they brave the chaos of the streets. It’s a hair-raising and often hilarious ride, but Josh also learns about the incredible over-crowding and devastating poverty of Manila.

He forms a strong bond with Rogelio and is moved by the daily struggle of an ordinary Filipino working to feed his family. It’s an emotional roller coaster and Josh returns a changed man, aware that all the separates his life from Rogelio’s is the country he happened to be born in.

Pages: 1 2

If you enjoy documentaries, sign up to have new releases sent to you by email!

Also recommended for you:

  • James

    It’s great to see two people from completely different worlds find common ground. When you can see the world from somebody else’s point of view it certainly changes yours for the better. More people need to do this sort of thing! Great show!

    • Julien

      so true, kind of show that should be shown in schools too

  • leerwesen

    It boggles my mind how someone could have that many children in such a small space… switching “positions” you’d be bound to elbow your baby #12 and give your 12 year old something need therapy for (not that they could afford it)

  • Victoria

    Wow..I’m literally blown away at how wonderfully done this documentary is. It really brought you right into the depth of poverty in Manila. Very emotional, I had tears, and I don’t cry easily. This gets an A++

  • Victoria

    I agree Julien, it should be shown in schools.

  • Walt

    An insightful, sometimes funny and sometimes heartbreaking look at the way most of the world lives. Watch this if you had a crappy day and wondering if it is all worth it.

    The BBC chose the perfect guy for this episode – Josh is beautiful.