Rich Lives, Poor Lives

Synopsis

Rob and Ruth will travel back in time immersing themselves in some of the most turbulent events in history, exploring them through the contrasting eyes of the rich and poor. From the Great Plague to the Great Fire of London to the Blitz, the duo will delve into the past, uncovering hidden stories of survival, resilience, and adaptation across history’s most seismic events. They will visit iconic historical sites and uncover what it was really like to live through these times, as they breathe life into these fascinating moments that have shaped our world.

First Air Date: 2025-07-10

Last Air Date: 2025-07-24

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Networks: 5

Top Cast

Ruth Goodman as Self - Presenter
Robert Rinder as Self - Presenter

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Great Plague (2025-07-10)

The duo explore the devastating impact of 1665's Great Plague on London's rich and poor.
Ep. 2: The Great Fire of London (2025-07-17)

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.
Ep. 3: The Blitz (2025-07-24)

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?