Rob Rinder's Plague Discovery: What Shocked Him Most?
South African viewers, get ready for an eye-opening historical journey! Rob Rinder, known for his role on Good Morning Britain, has teamed up with historian Ruth Goodman for a brand new Channel 5 series, The Great Plague With Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman. Airing tonight, July 10th, at 9pm, this fascinating program promises to reveal the grim realities of London during the Great Plague, the Great Fire, and the Blitz.
Rinder himself admits to being profoundly affected by what he learned during filming. "What shocked me most, I think, was how utterly precarious life was and how astonishingly adaptable people were in response," he revealed. The series delves into the experiences of both the wealthy and the poor, offering a stark contrast in how they navigated these life-altering events.
A Glimpse into the Past: Cheese and Flames
Imagine standing before a grand London house, miraculously spared from the Great Fire, knowing that entire streets vanished overnight. Rinder describes this experience as deeply affecting. He also shares a memorable anecdote about Samuel Pepys, who famously buried his finest Parmesan cheese and wine in his garden to protect them from the flames. "There’s something so wonderfully human in that mixture of fear and practicality: the world is burning, but first — save the cheese," Rinder observes.
Wealth vs. Poverty: A Tale of Two Cities
The series doesn't shy away from exploring the stark inequalities of the time. While the wealthy scrambled to save their valuables, the working poor faced a daily struggle for survival. The Great Fire, for instance, exposed the chasm between those who could afford to protect themselves and those who were left to fend for themselves amidst the chaos.
- Secret plague burials uncovered
- Strange cures and surprising theories revealed
- A look at how wealth influenced survival chances
Don't miss The Great Plague With Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman tonight on 5 at 9pm. It's a captivating history lesson that will leave you both shocked and enlightened about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.