Series 1
3 episodes · Jul 10, 2025
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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S1E1The Great Plague
Jul 10, 202567mThe duo explore the devastating impact of 1665's Great Plague on London's rich and poor.
S1E2The Great Fire of London
Jul 17, 202567mOver 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.
S1E3The Blitz
Jul 24, 202568mRob 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?