Series 1 | A House Through Time

Duration: 59'00''

Synopsis

The story of those who lived in one house, from the time it was built until now. David Olusoga follows the stories of the first inhabitants of the house in the 1840s and 1850s.

Further Information

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Liverpool and the American Civil War | A House Through Time

Liverpool and the American Civil War | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2018 | 4'13''

David Olusoga investigates Liverpool's connection with the American Civil War, through the story of a resident of...

Liverpool cotton trade | A House Through Time

Liverpool cotton trade | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2018 | 3'25''

David Olusoga investigates the role Liverpool played in the cotton trade.

The Liverpool docks | A House Through Time

The Liverpool docks | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2018 | 3'27''

David Olusoga investigates a resident of 62 Falkner Street who worked at the Liverpool docks.

Liverpool and the American Civil War | A House Through Time

Liverpool and the American Civil War | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2018 | 4'13''

David Olusoga investigates Liverpool's connection with the American Civil War, through the story of a resident of...

Liverpool cotton trade | A House Through Time

Liverpool cotton trade | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2018 | 3'25''

David Olusoga investigates the role Liverpool played in the cotton trade.

The Liverpool docks | A House Through Time

The Liverpool docks | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2018 | 3'27''

David Olusoga investigates a resident of 62 Falkner Street who worked at the Liverpool docks.

More resources about Urban Environments

1: 24 Hour Britain | Britain from Above

1: 24 Hour Britain | Britain from Above

BBC One | 2008 | 59'02''

Andrew Marr goes on a journey through a day in the life of Britain as seen from the skies.

1: A Place to Live | Supersized Earth

1: A Place to Live | Supersized Earth

BBC One | 2012 | 59'00''

Dallas Campbell climbs the world's tallest building and dives beneath Mexico City.

1: Global climate change | Curriculum Bites

1: Global climate change | Curriculum Bites

BBC Two | 2007 | 7'24''

A series of 10 video clips illustrating two major themes from the geography curriculum: urbanisation and climate change. Uses tim...

1: Hong Kong | World's Busiest Cities

1: Hong Kong | World's Busiest Cities

BBC Two | 2017 | 58'56''

Dan Snow, Anita Rani and Ade Adepitan reveal the hidden systems and armies of people running Hong Kong - one of the most densely popula...

1: Lagos | Slum Survivors

1: Lagos | Slum Survivors

BBC Three | 2014 | 56'55''

In Lagos, Nigeria, three British mechanics are guided and challenged for ten days by extraordinary slum dwellers who use dedication, passion and gu...

1: Living in the City | Andrew Marr's Megacities

1: Living in the City | Andrew Marr's Megacities

BBC One | 2011 | 57'44''

Documentary in which Andrew Marr looks at how people live in five of the world's biggest megacities: London, Dhaka, Tokyo, M...

1: Medieval London | Filthy Cities

1: Medieval London | Filthy Cities

BBC Two | 2011 | 58'14''

Dan Snow gets down and dirty in medieval grime to discover how the London of today was forged in the filth of the 14th century.

1: New York | The Greatest Cities In The World

1: New York | The Greatest Cities In The World

ITV | 2008 | 48'30''

Griff starts his search for the greatest cities in the Big Apple. Some grand public - and private initiative buildings illustr...

1: Peace | Welcome to Rio

1: Peace | Welcome to Rio

BBC Two | 2014 | 58'38''

Documentary series exploring Rio's shanty-towns, the favelas. In Cantagalo, delivery man Rocky carries goods up the steep staircases overlooking Co...

1: Why do people move to cities? | Curriculum Bites

1: Why do people move to cities? | Curriculum Bites

BBC Two | 2007 | 8'07''

A series of 10 video clips illustrating two major themes from the geography curriculum: urbanisation and climate change. ...

2: Cities on the Edge | Andrew Marr's Megacities

2: Cities on the Edge | Andrew Marr's Megacities

BBC One | 2011 | 59'03''

Andrew Marr takes a look at safety and security, two of the biggest challenges faced by each and every metropolis, visiting ...

2: From brownfield site to cityscape | Curriculum Bites

2: From brownfield site to cityscape | Curriculum Bites

BBC Two | 2007 | 7'12''

A series of 10 video clips illustrating two major themes from the geography curriculum: urbanisation and climate chan...

2: Glacier retreat in the alps | Curriculum Bites

2: Glacier retreat in the alps | Curriculum Bites

BBC Two | 2007 | 3'36''

A series of 10 video clips illustrating two major themes from the geography curriculum: urbanisation and climate change. Us...

2: Jakarta | Slum Survivors

2: Jakarta | Slum Survivors

BBC Three | 2014 | 56'46''

Young Brits embark on a crash course in urban survival in the world's biggest slums. Three trainee chefs swap their clean UK kitchens for street ...

2: London | The Greatest Cities In The World

2: London | The Greatest Cities In The World

ITV | 2008 | 46'28''

In his own capital, Britton Griff starts contemplating how London continuously grew from a new Roman town to Europe's single-mos...

2: Mexico City | World's Busiest Cities

2: Mexico City | World's Busiest Cities

BBC Two | 2017 | 59'02''

In Mexico City, Dan Snow, Anita Rani and Ade Adepitan uncover the hidden systems and armies of people that help run this sprawling me...

2: On The Move | Britain Beneath Your Feet

2: On The Move | Britain Beneath Your Feet

BBC One | 2015 | 59'00''

Dallas Campbell reveals how we can only understand the world around us by discovering the hidden wonders beneath our feet.

2: Revolutionary Paris | Filthy Cities

2: Revolutionary Paris | Filthy Cities

BBC Two | 2011 | 59'25''

Dan Snow sniffs out the French revolution to explore how Paris was once buried in an inescapable stench.

2: The City | Britain from Above

2: The City | Britain from Above

BBC One | 2008 | 29'17''

Comparing exhaustive footage of London in the 40s with the city of today.

2: The Way We Move | Supersized Earth

2: The Way We Move | Supersized Earth

BBC One | 2012 | 59'05''

Dallas Campbell explores how we can travel further and faster than ever.

More from David Olusoga

Social housing development | A House Through Time

Social housing development | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2020 | 2'28''

A new block of social housing is built next to 10 Guinea Street, in space left from the Blitz.

4: Union and Disunion | Union with David Olusoga

4: Union and Disunion | Union with David Olusoga

BBC Two | 2023 | 59'33''

The 20th century sees partition in Ireland. A sense of national unity emerges in the aftermath of the Second World War, but ...

The Scientists Using AI to find New Solutions to Antibiotic Resistance | Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

The Scientists Using AI to find New Solutions to Antibiotic Resistance | Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

BBC Four | 2021 | 6'19''

How can the antibiotic resistance crisis be addressed? ...

The Unwanted: The Secret Windrush Files

The Unwanted: The Secret Windrush Files

BBC Two | 2019 | 58'55''

How black immigrants who made Britain their home came face to face with the government's 'hostile environment'. David Olusoga exposes...

A Bar at the Folies-Bergère | Civilisations

A Bar at the Folies-Bergère | Civilisations

BBC Two | 2018 | 2'23''

David Olusoga explores the controversy of Manet's ''A Bar at the Folies-Bergère'' and its signalling of prostitution.

Kitchener and British Empire Historiography | A Timewatch Guide

Kitchener and British Empire Historiography | A Timewatch Guide

BBC Four | 2017 | 3'35''

David Olusoga explains how perceptions of empire have shifted throughout different generations.

Revolution of African-American slaves | Black and British: A Forgotten History

Revolution of African-American slaves | Black and British: A Forgotten History

BBC Two | 2016 | 5'54''

David Olusoga investigates American Independence and the revolution of the African slaves.

West India Docks and the sugar economy | Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners

West India Docks and the sugar economy | Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners

BBC Two | 2015 | 2'57''

David Olusoga visits the West India Docks in London and discusses the impact of slavery on the Brit...

French troops from Sub-Saharan West Africa | The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire

French troops from Sub-Saharan West Africa | The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire

BBC Two | 2014 | 4'06''

David Olusoga investigates the WW1 experiences of French troops from Sub-Saharan W...