1. The Victorians with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman

Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman discover how some of history's most famous events were experienced by the rich and by the poor. They start by exploring the 1840s Victorian era, when railway mania swept Britain. Rob follows the wealthy Victorians who poured their money into the railway boom, while Ruth investigates the lives of those who built and worked on the railways.

2. The Romans with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman

Rob and Ruth delve into 122 AD, when the Emperor Hadrian made a dramatic visit to Roman Britain, a moment that would change the fortunes of rich and poor alike. Rob follows the powerful figures at the heart of Roman Londinium, while Ruth investigates the lives of ordinary people living under Roman rule. Also, Rob also uncovers the story of Hadrian himself.

3. The Georgians with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman

A look at the coronation of King George IV in 1820 - one of the most lavish and controversial royal events in British history. Rob follows the fortunes of those at the heart of the royal court, while Ruth uncovers the lives of ordinary people caught up in coronation fever. The pair explore how rich and poor alike became part of a royal spectacle on an unprecedented scale.