Rich Times, Poor Times

The Blitz with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman is a television programme presented as a single episode. It brings together the legal commentator Rob Rinder and historian Ruth Goodman to examine a pivotal moment in British history. The show is structured around their joint investigation into the wartime period known as the Blitz. In this episode, Rob and Ruth literally travel back to wartime London, stepping into the streets that were under constant aerial attack. Their journey places them in the heart of the city during the height of the bombing campaign, allowing them to observe the environment as it was lived through at the time. The purpose of their visit is to uncover how ordinary people experienced the Blitz, with particular attention to the differences that arose from varied social and cultural backgrounds. By focusing on these contrasting perspectives, the programme seeks to illustrate the range of reactions and coping mechanisms that emerged across the city’s diverse population. Through their on‑the‑ground observations, Rob and Ruth aim to present a picture of life under fire that acknowledges the varied experiences of those who lived through the attacks. The episode therefore offers viewers a glimpse into the everyday reality of wartime London, highlighting how background influenced the way people endured and responded to the relentless bombing.