American G.I.’s | Evacuation Manor House

Black Saturday | Blitz: The Bombs That Changed Britain

Survivor accounts of the Black Saturday bombing on East London.

RAF Carpet bombing | Blitz: The Bombs That Changed Britain

Government scientist Professor Solly Zuckerman's psychological surveys were used to decide whether to carpet bomb ...

Self help during the Blitz | Blitz: The Bombs That Changed Britain

The solutions people found to stay safe during the Blitz, including using tube stations and crypts as shel...

1940s fashion | Evacuation Manor House

The kids get a whole new wardrobe and haircut to match the 1940s period.

A soldier's daughter | Learning Zone

Sarah was a child in Bolton during the Second World War. With family friend Tyler, she remembers the outbreak of the war and the effect ...

Air raid precaution | Evacuation Manor House

The kids practice an air raid simulation, instructed by a warden.

Air raid shelter | Evacuation Manor House

The kids get to build a their own "Anderson" air raid shelter.

An evacuee's adventure | Learning Zone

Betty lived in Cardiff during the war and was evacuated to Aberdare. With her family friend, Anesha, she retraces the journey and desc...

Blackouts | Evacuation Manor House

To make sure the German bombers couldn't spot light when flying, the kids mimic blocking up their windows in a "blackout".

Blitz experience | Blitz: The Bombs That Changed Britain

Survivors share their experiences of the Blitz in Hull. Contains some strong language.

Blitz surveys | Blitz: The Bombs That Changed Britain

Government scientist Professor Solly Zuckerman was put in charge of conducting surveys about the impact of the Blitz on...

Bristol Blitz | Blitz: The Bombs That Changed Britain

Luftwaffe bombing tactics for the Bristol Blitz. First the Luftwaffe would send elite pathfinders with flares and incen...

Bristol bomb shelters | Blitz: The Bombs That Changed Britain

Inadequate shelters forced Bristolians to seek shelter in disused railway tunnels.

Britain and the Start of WW1 | Learning Zone

Dan Snow recreates a map of Europe on the beach to explain how Britain became involved in World War I.

Chamber pot | Evacuation Manor House

Some of the kids get used to using a chamber pot at night-time as they aren't allowed outside, and someone takes it a bit far!

Clydeside Blitz | Blitz: The Bombs That Changed Britain

Clydeside was almost entirely destroyed in the Blitz.

Cod liver oil | Evacuation Manor House

The kids are made to have a spoon of cod liver oil, which was a 1940s method of keeping healthy.

Digging for victory | Evacuation Manor House

"Digging for victory" was the motto for wartime as people were encouraged to use any soil to grow their own food.

Episode 1 | Back in Time for Tea

The Ellis family travel back in time to reveal how life has changed for northern working-class families over the past 100 years. Their exper...

Episode 10 | Evacuation Manor House

The whole house gathers to hear a special radio announcement from the prime minister: the war in Europe is finally over.