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Rich Lives, Poor Lives (2025)

9.0 2 seasons 7 episodes Returning Series

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.

Watch S1 E1 Latest: S2 E4

Seasons & episodes

The Great Plague with Rob Rinder & Ruth GoodmanJul 10, 2025 · 1h 7m

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

The Great Fire of London with Rob Rinder & Ruth GoodmanJul 17, 2025 · 1h 7m

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 t…

The Blitz with Rob Rinder & Ruth GoodmanJul 24, 2025 · 1h 8m

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 yo…

Cast

Ruth GoodmanSelf - Presenter

Robert RinderSelf - Presenter