Documentary, The Victorian Slum S01E02- 1870s <br />The Victorian Slum <br />The Victorian Slum is a historical reenactment reality television series produced by Wall to Wall Media for the BBC, first broadcast in 2016. <br /> 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. <br /> 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. <br /> The participants face the challenges of poverty, including overcrowded and poorly insulated rooms, a shared outdoor water pump, and outhouses. <br /> 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. <br /> 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. <br /> The show has been broadcast on BBC Two in the UK and PBS in America, and has been released on DVD and streaming platforms. <br /> It has received a 7.9 rating on IMDb based on 219 reviews. <br /> The series aims to provide insight into the harsh realities of Victorian poverty and the complex history that shaped Britain's attitude towards it. <br /><br />#TheVictorianSlum #Documentary #VictorianSlum #Victorian
