CinemaOSSeries · 2025– · 2 Seasons

Rich Lives, Poor Lives

90%(1)IMDbDocumentary

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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Status
Returning Series
Language
EN
First aired
July 10, 2025
Last aired
August 25, 2026
Seasons
2
Episodes
7
Network
5

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring
Ruth Goodman

Ruth Goodman

Self - Presenter

Robert Rinder

Robert Rinder

Self - Presenter

Creative team
Showrunner
Sarah Sarkhel
Melanie Darlaston
Produced by
Lauren Bennie

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