The Victorian Farm on BBC2

LesleyB · Post by **LesleyB** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:28 am

Just had a look in the help section, and sure enough:

To stream or download television programmes you need to be based in Britain

So that explains not being able to access it elsewhere.

Moray_Lass · Post by **Moray_Lass** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:53 pm

I think it is a great programmes, but not so old fashioned ;-)

My Granda kept his root veg under straw in the garden, same as they were trying out in ep 2, and I recognise other things they were doing - he died in '74. When they get to the Threshing Mill - the farmer up the road used his into the '70's (powered by a tractor) and all the neighbours came and helped with the harvest and moving the animals. We have a picture of my Dad as a small boy on the horse drawn plough they were using in ep 1, and he was born in '40. There is a house down the brae who still has their range in place like the original one they discarded in the first episode - it was still working last I heard. I know what they are doing in the series is what my folks have done for generations.

And I have never eaten tongue - though my Granda was a Salmon Fisher and I have known that taste all my life. ;-)

Post by **joette** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:00 pm

I remember my American cousins turning their noses up at the thought of eating an ox tongue. I pointed out they were perfectly happy to eat a cow's backside!

hg · Post by hg » Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:10 am

I really enjoyed the programmes. Times were very hard in Victorian times. I don't fancy being a farmers wife back then, not only did they have all that washing which seemed to take a whole week, back breaking work, they had to lead the grate, empty the chamber pots, disinfect the beds for bed bugs, do all the housework without any of our mod cons, cooking etc but they also had to take care of the chickens and turkeys, oh the list goes on. I'm just glad I have a washing machine. It has made think about my lack of execise though.

all the best

Helen

kenspeckle · Post by **kenspeckle** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 8:27 am

I have written to ABC to ask if we will be seeing the Victorian Farmer series here

in the meantime below could be interesting

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/documentaries/ ... onfession/

Could be of Interest to those who have convict ancestors

The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce
In 1819, men are sent to the other side of the world where they will experience conditions so brutal the limits of human endurance will be called into question. Alexander Pearce, a farm labourer, is sentenced to seven years in the new penal colony, Hobart Town, the most isolated settlement on earth.

LesleyB · Post by **LesleyB** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:44 pm

Catching up with life on the Victorian farm...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... Episode_3/

New Year arrives and the farm needs emergency repairs. So the team go back to DIY basics, with the help of the woodsman, the blacksmith and the basket maker. Ruth has a go at some traditional potions and remedies. When the wheat crop comes under attack, it is time for some pest control, Victorian style, as Alex and Peter join a pheasant hunt. Alex goes out catching rabbits with a team of Victorian poachers. And with spring around the corner, the first baby animals are ready to be born

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... Episode_4/

It is spring and there are lambs and pigs to be delivered - which means Alex and Peter need to master animal midwifery. A prized ewe is in danger and a lame horse may jeopardise vital work on the farm.

The team turns to Victorian science in a bid to save their struggling crops. If they succeed, they will have something to celebrate at the May Day fair. If they fail, all their hard work will have been in vain. It is make or break time on the Victorian Farm.

hg · Post by hg » Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:12 pm

Hi Lesley,

Just watched these. It looks as if both links are for episode 4. Any chance of trying to send the link for episode 3 again

many thanks

Helen

LesleyB · Post by **LesleyB** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:49 pm

Link is going to episode three now - not sure why it wasn't before.

You can find all the episodes, and lots more besides on the iplayer home page:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/
or the Victorian Farm Home page:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00grv47

Also, when you are watching one of the episodes, underneath there is a tab which says "More Victorian Farm" and you can access all the available episodes from there.

Best wishes
Lesley

LesleyB · Post by **LesleyB** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:57 pm

Episode 5
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... Episode_5/
In this episode, the team embarks on a trip by steam train, Ruth begins a tough task in the dairy, Alex tries his hand at beekeeping, the sheep get sheared using the latest time-saving technology, and the lengthening summer days allow Alex and Peter to try out the new Victorian sport of cricket. It is also time for the hay harvest, weather permitting.

LesleyB · Post by **LesleyB** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 9:45 pm

Episode 6
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... Episode_6/
"The team's year on the farm is coming to an end. But first they have to bring in the wheat harvest, the most crucial part of the Victorian Farm calendar. Alex and Peter must get to grips with a contraption that was state-of-the-art technology in Victorian times, the reaper binder. Ruth explores the craft of straw plaiting and discovers the art of printing. The boys try their hand at a home brew. The team bring in the wheat harvest with the help of some extra labour, and celebrate with a raucous harvest festival."

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The Victorian Farm on BBC2

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