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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
This is just perfect......How hard the servants worked what delightful food and such hard work to make it delightful.Such a shame that the Ruth Mott's of this world are getting few and far between,thank goodness for this fantastic series.We can still have some of the history alive.Should be shown to school children to show how easy there life really is.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
This is, in my view, one of the best series the BBC has ever produced. Everything about it is superb, from the meticulously recreated kitchen with its authentic range, equipment, and utensils, to the colourful characters who guide us through the Victorian culinary world.
Peter Thoday narrates the programme well, offering concise summaries and occasional brief insights into the period e.g. the life of Isabella Beeton, and the introduction of gas fuel.
But the triumph of the series is the footage of Ruth Mott (former cook and housekeeper) and Alison Arnison (her kitchenmaid) preparing authentic Victorian dishes using only period utensils and methods. We see them tackling a galantine, a spit-roast, ice-cream, sugar spinning, jelly-making, jam-making, picnics, breakfast meals.. and much much more.
Ruth Mott is such a feisty and forthright (yet humorous) character, and there is a great interaction between her and the gentle Alison! As well as discussing the culinary aspects, Ruth also describes how she has lived her life as a kitchen maid and cook in various estates.
We also see another wonderful character in the gardener, Harry Dodson, who provides much of the produce used by Ruth in the kitchen, from Jerusalem artichokes to strawberries... even mushrooms grown in the darkhouse!
Watching this dvd provides me with hours of pleasure - I find that Ruth and Harry, with their burry old English accents, take me back to another era; it's fascinating and so pleasing to watch.
Peter Thoday narrates the programme well, offering concise summaries and occasional brief insights into the period e.g. the life of Isabella Beeton, and the introduction of gas fuel.
But the triumph of the series is the footage of Ruth Mott (former cook and housekeeper) and Alison Arnison (her kitchenmaid) preparing authentic Victorian dishes using only period utensils and methods. We see them tackling a galantine, a spit-roast, ice-cream, sugar spinning, jelly-making, jam-making, picnics, breakfast meals.. and much much more.
Ruth Mott is such a feisty and forthright (yet humorous) character, and there is a great interaction between her and the gentle Alison! As well as discussing the culinary aspects, Ruth also describes how she has lived her life as a kitchen maid and cook in various estates.
We also see another wonderful character in the gardener, Harry Dodson, who provides much of the produce used by Ruth in the kitchen, from Jerusalem artichokes to strawberries... even mushrooms grown in the darkhouse!
Watching this dvd provides me with hours of pleasure - I find that Ruth and Harry, with their burry old English accents, take me back to another era; it's fascinating and so pleasing to watch.
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
With a collection of around 1500 dvds of all genres this is by far one of the most enjoyable and relaxing to watch that I have. I saw this series on television when it first came out and was enchanted by it. I watched all eight episodes when I got home from work last night and dearly wish that they had continued the series, even if that had meant I'd not gotten any sleep at all! The premise of the programme is simple, illustrating the way meals were produced for the big houses in Victorian times and the backbreaking hard work that went into producing them. There are only three or four people that you see throughout the whole series but they couldn't have put together a more pleasant and watchable team. Having enjoyed the people, the cooking and the humour I also have to say that I am madly in love with that beautiful, big kitchen and hope to have one of my own some day.
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Fascinating Programme
I remember this programme from the days when it originally aired and me and my mother (an avid fan of cookery programmes) would sit and watch this when I was about eight or nine... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dismal Angel
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I loved watching this series years ago. I am very glad that it now comes in DVD. As soon as i received it I had to watch it and enjoyed it very much.
Published on 3 May 2010 by Marianne Eng
Fascinating
I love knowing how things were done in previous times, especially in the kitchen, so this documentary was just made for me. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by C. Rust
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I have treasured this series on video and was delighted to review it all in detail, where the recording had worn thin! Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2009 by Steph England
wonderful, wonderful, wonderful
This is just as my title says really - I sat mesmerised on Saturday night and watched the whole lot. Read more
Published on 26 May 2009 by Demdike
A Victorian delight
I saw "The Victorian Kitchen" for the first time when it was shown on UK television years ago. I was delighted to see it available now on DVD for repeat home viewing. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2009 by Peter Burgess
Very enjoyable
I enjoyed watching the TV series and have enjoyed watching the programmes again on DVD. Well presented, I love the glimpse of life in the kitchen up at the big house! Read more
Published on 10 July 2008 by A. S. Gilbert
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