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A House Through Time

2018 – nowShow6 seasons24 episodes

Documentary
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

A nostalgic, moving documentary series about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S6E2 "Episode #6.2" 8.2

Episodes

7.3
7.0
6.9
7.7
7.7
8.0

Story

David Olusoga tells the story of those who lived in one house, from the time it was built until now. Searching through city archives, scouring records, and tracking down their living descendants, presenter David Olusoga tells the untold stories of the people who once lived in the house and gains a unique insight into the making of modern Britain.

Feels like

  • Micro-History Documentary
  • Generational Saga
  • Archival Research
  • Intimate Human Stories
  • British Social History
  • Reflective & Melancholic
  • Educational Heritage
  • Non-Linear Chronology
  • Domestic Sphere Focus
  • Comfort Viewing

Cast

3 of 3 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Edmund Moriarty, Kat Feavers, Jonathan Rowlands
Produced by
Mary Crisp, Tim Dunn, Paul Bradshaw

Everyone

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Facts

January 4, 2018 · November 7, 2024 · Still running

First aired
January 4, 2018
Latest episode
November 7, 2024
Status
Still running
Length
6 seasons · 24 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A House Through Time?"

Questions about A House Through Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A House Through Time?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is A House Through Time worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 8.3).

Which season of A House Through Time is best?

Season 6, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is Episode #6.2 (season 6, episode 2) at 8.2, and the lowest is Episode #3.4 (season 3, episode 4) at 6.7.

Is A House Through Time okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch A House Through Time?

24 h

About 24 hours: 24 episodes in 6 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 2018, and it's still in production.

Is A House Through Time plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.