In Rich Lives, Poor Lives, Rob and Ruth follow the stories of real people who lived through extraordinary moments in British history - from Emperor Hadrian's visit to Britain, to the arrival of the Spanish Armada and Railway mania in the 1840s.
They uncover gripping stories of survival, resilience, and question how wealth shaped your experience. Was it luck, grit, or the size of your bank balance that got you through?
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A look back at when England braced for the arrival of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Rob follows the story of wealthy London merchant Thomas Cordell, who risked everything when Elizabeth I called on private ships to face the Spanish Armada, while Ruth t…
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 2x04: The Tudors with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman | Aug 25, 2026 | |
| 2x03: The Georgians with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman | Aug 18, 2026 | |
| 2x02: The Romans with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman | Aug 11, 2026 |
