A House Through Time

TV SERIES 2018 5 SEASONS

Overview

David Olusoga tells the story of those who lived in one house, from the time it was built until now. Searching through city archives, scouring records, and tracking down their living descendants, presenter David Olusoga tells the untold stories of the people who once lived in the house and gains a unique insight into the making of modern Britain.

This production, originally released in 2018, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.0 across its 5 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Documentary.
• Produced in United Kingdom.
• Original Language: English.

Directed By

Edmund Moriarty

Written By

N/A

Starring Cast

David Olusoga

Self - Presenter

Seasons

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Season 1

4 Episodes • Aired 2018-01-03

The story of Britain from the 1840s to the present day is told through the terraced house at 62 Falkner Street in the Canning area of Liverpool. City archives, records, and living descendants describe the home's residents and provide insight on the making of modern Britain.

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Series 2

4 Episodes • Aired 2019-04-08

In the Summerhill area of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, tracing the stories of 5 Ravensworth Terrace's residents back 200 years reveals real-life drama ranging from burglary to bigamy, and characters including a vengeful lawyer, a scientist faced with financial ruin and a doctor entangled in a workhouse scandal.

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Series 3

4 Episodes • Aired 2020-05-26

The history of 10 Guinea Street in Bristol, whose inhabitants included the satirist John Shebbeare and the future mayor of Bristol, Sir John Kerle Haberfield.

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Series 4

4 Episodes • Aired 2021-09-07

David Olusoga sets out once more to uncover the history of a single house in Leeds and the histories of its residents from the Victorian era up to the present day.