Doing dishes and dodging doodlebugs… what was everyday life like for women of World War Two? In Housewife At War, the two Lucys journey back to the forties to discover what their grandmothers were up to, from home-baking and tea-making, to war work in uniform.

This fascinating new presentation from History Wardrobe – which combines historical research with engaging performances to bring the past to life through clothing – features fabulous fashions, from Utility clothes to the New Look. But behind the aprons and rank badges, and after VE Day celebrations, there are secrets to uncover and mysteries to solve…