In an experiment in living history to investigate how radically our lives have been changed by technology, a modern family swap the luxury of 1999 for a life of urban Victorian domesticity
Episode 1
The Time Machine: A behind-the-scenes look at how the house was transformed and why the family were chosen
Episode 1
Episode 2
The Time Travellers: The Bowlers have a last supper of junk food before saying goodbye to 1999
Episode 2
Episode 3
A Rude Awakening: It's the first morning in 1900: no water; potties need emptying; and the milk's gone off
Episode 3
Episode 4
Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness: No one's had a decent bath in a week. The range cooker hasn't produced any hot water.
Episode 4
Episode 5
How to Be a Victorian: Joyce finds a servant to do the dirty work
Episode 5
Episode 6
Upstairs, Downstairs: Elizabeth, the family's new 'maid of all work', starts domestic service
Episode 6
Episode 7
Women's Liberation: Joyce feels bad about employing a maid
Episode 7
Episode 8
The Good Old Days: A night out at a Music Hall is a rude introduction to the seedy world of Victorian London
Episode 8
Episode 9
Back to the Future: The Bowlers decide to throw a party for their friends and neighbours
Episode 9
Episode 10
A Year to Remember: The Bowlers reflect on the highs, lows and unforgettable moments of the experiment
Episode 10