A House Through Time(2018)

A House Through Time is a documentary series that traces the lives of residents across a single house from its construction to the present day. Historian David Olusoga investigates city archives and historical records to uncover the untold stories of past inhabitants and locate their living descendants. Through meticulous research and personal interviews, the series reveals how ordinary people shaped modern Britain, offering an intimate perspective on social change, migration, and family history. Each episode focuses on a different property, peeling back layers of time to show how individual lives intersected with broader historical events. The programme combines detective work with human interest, transforming a building's walls into a gateway to understanding the nation's social fabric and the diverse communities that built contemporary Britain.