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Rich Lives, Poor Lives

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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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Season 1, Episode 1

The Victorians with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman — Tuesday, August 4, 2026 on 5

Today

When does Rich Lives, Poor Lives come out?

Rich Lives, Poor Lives returns with season 1, episode 1 ("The Victorians with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman") on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, airing on 5. That is today.

There are 3 upcoming episodes on the schedule, running through Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Upcoming episodes

Ep	Title	Air date	When
S1 E1	The Victorians with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman	Aug 4, 2026	Today
S1 E2	The Romans with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman	Aug 11, 2026	Next week
S1 E3	The Georgians with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman	Aug 18, 2026	In 2 weeks