The 1940's House

January 2, 2001

The series is introduced, the family moves in, war breaks out, and food rationing is confronted for the first time.

January 4, 2001

Michael Hymers leaves the house for three weeks for work-related reasons, and the family confronts additional rationing.

January 11, 2001

Women at War (11 January 2001) - Lyn and Kirstie join the Women's Voluntary Service and work in the war industry.

January 18, 2001

The family suffers from air-raids, sleep deprivation, and bomb damage before learning that the war is over. They also listen to radio stories about the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

January 25, 2001

Six months later, the Hymers reflect on their time in 1940s House.