Egluntyne Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Anyone watch this on BBC2 last night? Absolutely fascinating. Had me hooked from the off. First of six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Yes, thanks to Kate who told me she was just off to watch it! I'd been occupied with burst pipes and flooding and would have missed it. It looks as if it's going to be just as good as Tales from Green Valley - with three of the same presenters. We really enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 When's it next on so I can time it please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thursday 9pm BBC 2. I'm sure the first episode will be on BBC Iplayer......and may even be repeated on the Telly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Victorian Farm, produced by Lion Television, begins on Thursday 8 Jan and will be shown over six weeks on BBC2 at 9pm. Check out BBC i player for missed episodes What a fantastic new series, My OH was drooling at the reconditioned range they installed Can't wait for the next one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapinou Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 That sounds like a fab programme - thanks for the heads up. I'm off to download it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 yes I watched it..missed the beginning though....it looks good. did you see the one called the Coal House?? I saw it on BBC4....that was very good too..they had chickens but foudn they stopped laying when the children handled them too much...!! I'll have to record it too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 It's being repeated on Saturday. I missed it too but I am just recording it from iPlayer. I am really keen to watch it as I have a lot of ancestors (like everyone else!) who were agricultural labourers and farmers. It will help bring the whole life-style alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I only saw the last 10 mins after Phikl told me that it was on - looked very good, so will try to catch it on iplayer while ironing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I watched and it and will definatly be watching the other 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Off to watch this on iplayer soon, we chose to watch Hustle and then my Dad rang so I missed both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Watching this and also 'A Farm Life' which is about a current day organic farm. If you have Sky it's well worth a look (Animal Planet 7pm weekdays), even has DD hooked although I now have serious lifestyle envy http://www.discoverychannel.co.uk/web/animalplanet/farm-life/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygal Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Yes- I watched this. It was very informative, didn't know much about cooking on coal, and it was interesting about the height of wheat now being much shorter- didn't know that. Wonder if there will be much on poultry next week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 It was good, wasn't it? I lusted after that farm & cottage with all the outbuilding & tools in the sheds. I am looking forward to them keeping chickens too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyoreshunny Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I just noticed they have the book to go with this series here https://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&partNumber=FARM&langId=100&catalogId=10051&krypto=clF354fYbFWT909KgdRCwxmcwMfHz%2BZFQ%2BkGvY8OeA%2B7oLD4MBY3SXu04qAlpj8R&ddkey=https:ClickInfo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Fantastic. On me birthday list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I really enjoyed watching Victorian Farm. The range was superb. I was surprised to see our range in their cottage Theirs was the broken and rusted one which they took out. Ours is in perfect condition. It is in my bedroom which once apon a time was cottage number 3. Unfortunately ours is hidden behind a piece of chipboard I have a couple of photos of it if anyone is interested. I seem to have ordered the book which goes with the series and will be on the lookout for the DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I watched it on i-player, really found it interesting (their cottage was frankly much nicer than the Dashed Awful farmhouse I live in) but I was irritated by them dressing up as Victorians, made it a bit theme park for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Yes- I watched this. It was very informative, didn't know much about cooking on coal, and it was interesting about the height of wheat now being much shorter- didn't know that. Wonder if there will be much on poultry next week? but the ear of 'wheat' he was looking at was actually barley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Have been reading the blurb about this in Home Farmer this month, will try & catch the repeat today. Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Absolutely loved it but then again, I love anything like this . Can't wait to see it again tonight . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I've just noticed the repeat tonight too, will try to watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 we really enjoyed the program . I was a bit concerned to see them chipping the old lime plaster off, grinding it up and re doing the lime plaster with minimal H&S equipment I thought it was v dangerous to breath thr powder in... guess I was wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Its on now and James is engrossed. He has been chattering 19 to the dozen all day and now is totally silent as he watches this. Unlike the Anne Frank programme it doesn't need vurther explanation so he isn't even asking me questions! Which explains why he is still up at this time of night, if he is quietly enjoying something I won't push him up to bed even though I know he will be tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I want that kitchen range to coook on! It'd be the right period for my house too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
