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Hidden Killers of the Victorian Home

Episode number: 1

Overview: While the Victorians confronted the challenges of ruling an empire, perhaps the most dangerous environment they faced was in their own homes. Householders lapped up the latest products, gadgets and conveniences, but in an era with no health and safety standards they were unwittingly turning their homes into hazardous death traps.

The Tudor Home

Episode number: 2

Overview: Suzannah Lipscomb takes us back to Tudor times in search of the era's household killers.

The Post-War Home

Episode number: 3

Overview: The 1950s British home was full of modern technology - but also unexpected dangers.