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The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton

First aired on Oct 16, 2006

Runtime: 85 mins

60%

Genres: Drama, History

In 19th century Victorian England, Mrs. Isabella Beeton produced what became an essential book for housewives of the day. She was married at a relatively young age to Sam Beeton, a publisher of books and magazines on a variety of subjects. Not someone to sit at home in the traditional role of a housewife, Mrs. Beeton started work in her husband's business, initially as an editor correcting English but then writing some of the columns herself. It as at this point that she developed an idea for a cookbook and Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management was born. Her life was not an easy one however. The publishing business went bankrupt, she lost two children at a young age and had several miscarriages. She died at the age of 28.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Anna Madeley | Isabella Beeton
JJ Feild | Sam Beeton
Jim Carter | Henry Dorling
Anna Chancellor | Elizabeth Doring
Siobhan Hayes | Anne - the Maid
Joseph Mawle | Fred Greenwood
Featured Crew
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Jon Jones | Director
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Kathryn Hughes | Author
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Sarah Williams | Writer
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Katherine Lannon | Producer
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Jennifer Duffy | Casting
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Claire Kenny | Production Design