The 1940s House
The 1940s House is a British historical reality television programme made by Wall to Wall/Channel 4 in 2001 about a modern family that tries to the live as a typical middle-class family in London during The Blitz of World War II. It was shown on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom in 2001, and in 2002 on PBS in the United States and ABC Television in Australia. It also aired on TVNZ in New Zealand. The series was narrated in the UK by Geoffrey Palmer.
Cast: Ben Hymers, Kirstie Hymers, Lyn Hymers
Season 1
5 episodes
- 1. The Home FrontThe series is introduced, the family moves in, war breaks out, and food rationing is confronted for the first time.CC45minJan 2, 2001
- 2. 1939-1940: Into the UnknownMichael Hymers leaves the house for three weeks for work-related reasons, and the family confronts additional rationing.CC45minJan 4, 2001
- 3. 1941-1943: Women at WarWomen at War (11 January 2001) - Lyn and Kirstie join the Women's Voluntary Service and work in the war industry.CC45minJan 11, 2001
- 4. 1944-1945: The Beginning of the EndThe family suffers from air-raids, sleep deprivation, and bomb damage before learning that the war is over. They also listen to radio stories about the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.CC45minJan 18, 2001
- 5. The HomecomingSix months later, the Hymers reflect on their time in 1940s House.CC45minJan 25, 2001
The 1940s House
The 1940s House is a British historical reality television programme made by Wall to Wall/Channel 4 in 2001 about a modern family that tries to the live as a typical middle-class family in London during The Blitz of World War II. It was shown on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom in 2001, and in 2002 on PBS in the United States and ABC Television in Australia. It also aired on TVNZ in New Zealand. The series was narrated in the UK by Geoffrey Palmer.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Simon Shaw, Alex Graham
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
