Series 1

Rich Lives, Poor Lives

3 Episodes Premiered July 10, 2025

Season Overview

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.

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Episodes

The Great Plague with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman
EP 1

The Great Plague with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman

Jul 10, 2025

The duo explore the devastating impact of 1665's Great Plague on London's rich and poor.

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The Great Fire of London with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman
EP 2

The Great Fire of London with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman

Jul 17, 2025

Over 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.

View Details 67 MIN
The Blitz with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman
EP 3

The Blitz with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman

Jul 24, 2025

Rob 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?

View Details 68 MIN