The 1940s House (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Series · ★ 8

Released in 2001, The 1940s House is a notable series.
What it’s about. The 1940s House is a British historical reality television programme made by Wall to Wall/Channel 4 in 2001 about a modern family that tries to the live as a typical middle-class family in London during The Blitz of World War II. It was shown on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom in 2001, and in 2002 on PBS in the United States and ABC Television in Australia. It also aired on TVNZ in New Zealand. The series was narrated in the UK by Geoffrey Palmer.
Who’s in it. The 1940s House stars Ben Hymers as Self, Kirstie Hymers as Self, Lyn Hymers as Self and Michael Hymers as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The 1940s House sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 1940s House page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 1940s House (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The 1940s House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The 1940s House worth watching?
- The 1940s House holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The 1940s House?
- The 1940s House stars Ben Hymers, Kirstie Hymers, Lyn Hymers, Michael Hymers and Thomas Hymers.
- When was The 1940s House released?
- The 1940s House was released in 2001.