Rich Lives, Poor Lives(2025)

Rich Lives, Poor Lives is a documentary series that follows Rob and Ruth as they travel through history's most turbulent moments, examining pivotal events through the perspectives of both wealthy and working-class people. From the Great Plague to the Great Fire of London to the Blitz, the pair uncover hidden stories of survival and resilience during some of history's most transformative crises. By visiting iconic historical sites and exploring firsthand accounts, they reveal what daily life actually looked like for people across the social spectrum during these seismic events. The series brings forgotten narratives to light, showing how ordinary people adapted and endured when their worlds were turned upside down.