Watch Hot and Dangerous With Omid Djalili

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Omid Djalili, a British comedian, actor, and writer, is on a quest to explore and uncover the most extreme and dangerous jobs that exist around the world in the new show, "Hot and Dangerous With Omid Djalili," which airs on Quest. In each episode, Djalili meets with people who do jobs that are typically reserved for the bravest of individuals.

The show's first episode focuses on people who work with fire, including firefighters, volcano researchers, and explosives experts. Djalili travels to Hawaii to meet with the US Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, where he meets with scientists who monitor the island's active volcanoes. Witnessing lava flows up close, Djalili then realizes the severity of the job at hand.

In another episode, Djalili explores the deep-sea diving industry, where he meets with underwater welders and marine biologists. He gets fitted in a special diving suit and is lowered into the ocean to see the incredible amount of work that these divers undertake. Moreover, he learns about the dangers of diving too deep and the importance of avoiding decompression sickness, which can cause debilitating lifelong injuries.

Other episodes see Djalili exploring the world of stuntmen and stuntwomen, where he talks to daredevils who willingly put themselves in harm's way to entertain the masses. He attends a stunt boot camp as observed some of the most famous stunts in history, including Evel Knievel's famous jump over the fountains at Caesars Palace.

Another episode explores the world of the demolition industry. Djalili finds out about the dangers involved in razing old buildings and how modern machinery is used to bring them down using controlled explosions. Djalili gets to witness a demolition site in action in downtown Toronto, where he gets a real sense of how difficult and complicated the process can be.

Throughout the show, Djalili's wit and humor keep things from getting too serious, as he injects his comedic personality into each segment. Additionally, the cinematography of the show is top-notch, impressively capturing the environments in which each job takes place.

"Hot and Dangerous With Omid Djalili" is an exciting and entertaining program that takes viewers on a journey they wouldn't otherwise be able to experience. If you're interested in learning about what truly goes on in some of the world's most dangerous jobs, then this show is a must-see.