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  1. 6. A Beast of Burden

    6/6 As conditions worsen in Edwardian England for workers, Frank Owen takes a stand.

  2. 5. Always For Profit

    5/6 Work is proving harder to find and Frank’s health deteriorates

  3. 4. Other People's Hard Work

    4/6 The Edwardian renovation complete, Frank and the workers face unemployment

  4. 3. The Great Money Trick

    3/6 Pressure on the Edwardian workers mounts as Frank explains the Great Money Trick.

  5. 2. Making Money For Mr Rushton

    2/6 Frank tries educating his fellow Edwardian workers about their plight.

  6. 1. Pity the Poor Painter

    1/6 Edwardian England: Frank questions why workers don't realise who is really benefitting?