Series · 2025 · Documentary

Rich Lives, Poor Lives

Name: Rich Lives, Poor Lives
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 9.0
Cast: Ruth Goodman, Robert Rinder

★9.0 2025 2 Seasons TV-MA

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.

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Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 7 episodes

Episode 01

The Great Plague with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman

Jul 10, 2025 · 67 min

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

Episode 02

The Great Fire of London with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman

Jul 17, 2025 · 67 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 03

The Blitz with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman

Jul 24, 2025 · 68 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?

About the series

Audience score

★ 9.0 /10

based on 1 votes

Synopsis

Documentary

Cast

2 principal cast

Ruth Goodman

Self - Presenter

Robert Rinder

Self - Presenter

Where to watch Rich Lives, Poor Lives

Rich Lives, Poor Lives is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 2 seasons and 7 total episodes, rated 9.0/10 by 1 viewers.