Documentary, The Victorian Slum S01E02- 1870s
The Victorian Slum
The Victorian Slum is a historical reenactment reality television series produced by Wall to Wall Media for the BBC, first broadcast in 2016.
The series, narrated by Michael Mosley, recreates the living and working conditions of the Victorian poor in a meticulously reconstructed tenement in London's East End, specifically based on the notorious Old Nichol slum in Bethnal Green.
A group of 21st-century volunteers, aged between 10 and 59, move into this authentic environment to experience life from the 1860s through to the 1900s.
The participants face the challenges of poverty, including overcrowded and poorly insulated rooms, a shared outdoor water pump, and outhouses.
They attempt to survive by taking on traditional trades such as tailoring, candle-making, wood-turning, and selling goods like flowers, food, and soap to modern Londoners.
The series is structured in episodes that chronicle different decades, from the economic boom of the 1860s to the social changes of the 1900s, including the rise of the co-operative movement.
The show has been broadcast on BBC Two in the UK and PBS in America, and has been released on DVD and streaming platforms.
It has received a 7.9 rating on IMDb based on 219 reviews.
The series aims to provide insight into the harsh realities of Victorian poverty and the complex history that shaped Britain's attitude towards it.
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