Exploring what it means to be a mother, father and child in British society today and throughout 100 years of change, as three modern families experience life across five eras of British life.
Where to Watch The Family
5 Episodes
The Edwardian Era
E1
The Edwardian EraThree modern families find out what family life is like in the Edwardian era.
The Interwar Years
E2
The Interwar YearsThe three families experience family life during the Interwar years.
The Home Front
E3
The Home FrontThree modern day families live during World War II for a week. They must deal with only 1940s domestic technology and live within the means available of their assigned class. They live through the constraints of wartime on the home front.
1960s
E4
1960sThe street is introduced to a new family, and the Taylors leave the high life behind.
1970s
E5
1970sDaily life in the 70s is turned upside down by strikes, power cuts and women's liberation.
Cast of The Family
Hugh BonnevilleNarrator (voice)
Gregg WallaceSelf - Presenter
Susanna ReidSelf - Presenter
Juliet GardinerSelf - Social Historian
Adam HopkinsDirector
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