A Life of Grime

A Life of Grime
GenreReality
Narrated byJohn Peel (1999–2004)
Arthur Smith (2005-06)
Opening theme"What a Wonderful World"
Country of originUnited Kingdom
United States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production locationsSeries 1 & 4 - Haringey
Series 2 - Sheffield
Series 3 - Salford
Series 5 - Bristol
Series 6 - New York City
Series 7 - Tower Hamlets
Series 8 - Edinburgh
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time25 minutes
Original release
NetworkBBC One
Release20 April 1999 (20 April 1999) –
20 July 2006 (20 July 2006)
Related
Grimefighters
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A Life of Grime (a play on the expression A Life of Crime) is a BBC reality series following the work of environmental health inspectors.[1] Launched during an explosion of reality television, the idea found something of a cult following.

  1. ^ Hanks, Robert (4 May 1999). "Television Review: A Life of Grime". The Independent.