3 episodes

Rich Lives, Poor Lives - Series 1

First aired Jul 10, 2025Season 1

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.

Episodes

Episode 1

The Great Plague with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman

Jul 10, 202567 min

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

Episode 2

The Great Fire of London with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman

Jul 17, 202567 min

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.

Episode 3

The Blitz with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman

Jul 24, 202568 min

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?