Rich Lives, Poor Lives — Season 1, Episode 1: The Great Plague
Documentary • 85 min • 1 season, 3 episodes
Episode synopsis
The duo explore the devastating impact of 1665's Great Plague on London's rich and poor.
About Rich Lives, Poor Lives
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.