Series
Rich Lives, Poor Lives
Documentary
An immersive history series in which Ruth Goodman and Rob Rinder explore Britain's defining historical events through the contrasting experiences of the rich and the poor. Blending expert insight, authentic locations and compelling real-life stories, the series reveals how wealth, class and resilience shaped everyday life across Britain's most dramatic moments in history.
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Seasons & episodes
This series, presenters Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman delve into pivotal moments such as the Great Plague, the Great Fire of London, and the Blitz, uncovering how individuals from different social backgrounds experienced and responded to these crises.
1The Great Plague with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman10 Jul 2025 · 67mThe duo explore the devastating impact of 1665's Great Plague on London's rich and poor.
2The Great Fire of London with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman17 Jul 2025 · 67mOver three quarters of London was destroyed by the fire. But did it have the same impact on the rich and the poor? Rob and Ruth step into their shoes to discover the truth.
3The Blitz with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman24 Jul 2025 · 68mRob and Ruth head back to wartime London to uncover how the Blitz was experienced by the rich and the poor. As the bombs rained down did your place in society keep you safe?
Details
- First aired
- 10 Jul 2025
- Last aired
- 25 Aug 2026
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- 5
- Episodes
- 7
- Votes
- 1 on TMDB
Cast
Ruth GoodmanSelf - Presenter
Robert RinderSelf - Presenter
