Victorian Farm

[BrideXIII]

Son2 and I have fallen in love with the Ripley plough, what a piece of art!!!!

[BarleySugar]

I think it's interesting to see how they used to live and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series, but I remember how much hard work my Mum had to put in with 7 kids, no washing machine, hot water or bathroom. We did have gas and electric, which they didn't then, but I remember not having a vaccum cleaner, using a broom and the dust settling on everything, then dusting. I'm not saying that for us kids there weren't pluses, but Mum having time to do things with us wasn't one of them!
I know I wouldn't actually like living like that all the time. I like having hot water taps, a washing machine, and a vacuum cleaner to get rid of the cat hairs. There was so much sheer drudgery, especially for women on the farm. Remember the bed bugs bit?

[Gwen11ian]

What a great series, I went and watched it (on the BBC iPlayer) due to everyone's recommendation. I'm looking forward to the next one.

Reminds me of the Amish that live around the area where I grew up in rural Pennsylvania. Even the clothing and hats are a bit similar.

[dexterdoglancashire]

I loved this programme - went online to play.com when it was on TV and ordered the book which arrived yesterday. The DVD isn't yet available, but they will email when it is. I love watching owt like this.

Does anyone have any details about the other programme they've done? Ive never heard of it, but would like to watch it, if its on DVD.....

Bernie aka DDL

[dexterdoglancashire]

Update - just been on the play.com website - have ordered a copy of the Tales from a Green Valley, but its out of stock at the mo - hope it is available soon!
Bernie aka DDL

[Jardiniere]

how much did you pay for it - lsat time i looked it was £17

[susieq100]

Isn't it wonderful? I watched Tales of the Green Valley and really enjoyed it and Victorian Farm is even better. I grew up on a farm (in the 1960's) and we had a mangold chopper - my job to use it when I was a kid (10 or 11). And I remember my Dad using a seed fiddle (from the trailer from next week's programme). Tend to agree with Barley Sugar though - lord there were no labour saving devices in the house were there - laundry taking 3 days! Aaarggh! But the animals, the techniques and the farming are fascinating. Plus as oil gets more and more scarce, we are probably going to have to revert to some of these to grow our food!

[allotmentlady]

I was impressed wth the making a fence, how they managed without sawmills etc.......i cried when they pulled the lamb out, good call.............the rabbit dessert was tempting. I am awaiting on a lottie holder who goes shooting to bring me rabbit...........wish I could live like that for a while.

[stephenwithap]

victorian farming gets my vote all the way
think we should buy some land somewhere and start a vine victorian farm where we can all meet and farm like the old days lol

[SnooziSuzi]

I tuned in to last nights show for the first time and now wish I'd kept my eyes open when it started! My sky+ isn't showing the option to series link it so I'll have to try and find it or look out for the whole series being rerun on sky - it's sure to be!

[Pumpkin Becki]

I fell in love with Peter Ginn when I watched Tales for the Green Valley, he's a bit beefier this time round, but still a sweetheart. I think I could cope with Victorian farming with him around!!

[Pumpkin Becki]

...I may have to add him to my 'Unusual Crush' list...

[Eternal Sunshine]

LOL - I like the thought of an "Unusual Crush List". Eddie Izzard and Jarvis Cocker are on mine then.

Is Peter Ginn the one that looks like John Thompson?

[Farmer_Gyles]

i caught part of victorian farm - wonderful!
when is it on next??
i'd love to live like that for a while .....

[Flummery]

Well I couldn't cope. They'd all be going around with mucky shirts if I had to spend 3 days doing laundry. I often think we can get a really romantic idea about past times but the reality was harsh. I'll stay where I am! Don't forget you'd get half a day off a week and a day at Christmas. No National Health. I'm a Softee!