The Secret History Of Our Streets

In 1886, Charles Booth ranked each of London's streets according to the class of its residents. Fast forward 125 years. In partnership with The Open University, BBC Two returns to six of those streets to discover how their fortunes have changed during that time. `The Secret History of Our Streets' explores why some of the city's streets have been transformed from desperate slums to become some of the UK's most desirable and valuable property while others have remained virtually unchanged. The programme features residents, past and present, who highlight what happened on the street over the previous 125 years and how it continues to shape the lives of current residents. … MORE