Is Rich Lives, Poor Lives coming back?
Rich Lives, Poor Lives (2025–present) — history on 5
The answer: Yes — returns in 6 days.
Next episode · S02E02 · "The Romans with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman" · on 5
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About Rich Lives, Poor Lives
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?
Rich Lives, Poor Lives episode schedule
2 upcoming · 4 aired . Next episode: August 11, 2026.
Upcoming · 2
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | S2·E2 | The Romans with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman |
| August 18, 2026 | S2·E3 | The Georgians with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman |
Aired · 4
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | S2·E1 | The Victorians with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman |
| July 22, 2025 | S1·E3 | The Blitz with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman |
| July 15, 2025 | S1·E2 | The Great Fire of London with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman |
| July 10, 2025 | S1·E1 | The Great Plague with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman |
