A House Through Time

2018•2 series

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Historian and presenter David Olusoga tells the story of Britain from the point of view of a house and its owners and inhabitants over the centuries. He delves into city archives, explores old newspaper reports and meets the living descendants of those who were connected to the house. He encounters scandals and tragedies, explores the rise and fall in the fortunes of the inhabitants, and looks at how the city and society around the house changed. Each season tells the story of a different house.

Episode 1Two Cities at War

Episode 1. Reeling from World War One, residents feel the impact of a new political party, the Nazis.

Episode 2Two Cities at War

Episode 2. An SS officer arrives in Berlin. War breaks out, endangering residents in both buildings.

Episode 3Two Cities at War

Episode 3. A young poet takes to the skies. The Nazis’ persecution of Jewish residents intensifies. Contains some upsetting scenes.

Episode 4Two Cities at War

Episode 4. A plot to kill Hitler is exposed, and one London resident is imprisoned by the Japanese. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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