Britain’s Housing Crisis: What Went Wrong?

Synopsis

Britain’s housing market is broken. With spiraling prices and record rents, key figures reveal the roots of the crisis. How did we get here - and what could happen next?

First Air Date: 2023-10-17

Last Air Date: 2023-10-24

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 2

Networks: BBC Two

Seasons

Series 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2023-10-17)

How politicians promised home ownership, but with policies that sent prices out of reach. Key figures from government, finance, and campaigning reveal the roots of the housing crisis.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2023-10-24)

How the strain on Britain's housing – from new builds to social homes – reached breaking point. Key figures from government, finance, and campaigning reveal the crisis the country is in.