The strangely absorbing exploits of Salford's environmental health workers. A garage is set on fire by local vandals, causing asbestos fibres to fall like snowflakes.

More intriguing stories about dirt. Brian Livsey and his team of street cleaners struggle with the mountains of rubbish dumped in the back alleys of Salford's red-brick terraces.

John Peel narrates the series about the gritty characters who earn a living dealing dirt. A man who runs the furnaces at a crematorium recounts some unfortunate, yet amusing, tales.

Yet more stories from the people who deal with the difficult and the dirty for a living. This time, dog warden Ian Richardson attempts to round up a pack of wild dogs in Salford.

Trouble with the furnace at the crematorium in this edition, and it doesn't end there; as the backlog of coffins gets bigger, a bees' nest outside the chapel is disturbing mourners.

John Peel narrates more grim tales. Salford's youngsters come under the spotlight as the graffiti squad clean the city's subways, and an aggressive stray dog is causing alarm.

Revealing report on some of the filthiest, gut-wrenching jobs of all. Council workers Mike and Roy tackle some truly awful smells. Deadpan narration is courtesy of John Peel.

Narrated by John Peel. 'Drain surgeon' Roy looks forward to a well-earned retirement. Meanwhile, at the crematorium, Barry and Gary come up with some unusual funeral music.