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Rich Lives, Poor Lives

Thu, Jul 10, 2025
  • Documentary
Series · Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

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