Victorian Farm
Overview
Victorian Farm immerses viewers in the daily lives of a team of modern-day individuals as they embrace the challenges of 19th-century farming. Over the course of a year, they adopt the practices, tools, and customs of Victorian agriculture, striving to replicate an authentic rural experience. This captivating historical documentary not only showcases their triumphs and struggles but also highlights the intricacies of life during this period. As they navigate everything from crop cultivation to animal husbandry, the series offers a vivid glimpse into the past, blending education with engaging storytelling.
Episodes
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Episode 1
The team settles into a long-abandoned Victorian smallholding on the Acton Scott estate, untouched for nearly fifty years. Their initial focus is on ...
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Episode 2
As autumn transitions to winter, the team diligently prepares to protect their livestock and crops from the impending cold. They gather animal feed u...
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Episode 3
As the New Year dawns, urgent repairs are required at the farm. The team returns to their DIY roots, enlisting the assistance of the woodsman, blacks...
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Episode 4
As spring arrives, Alex and Peter find themselves tasked with delivering lambs and piglets, requiring them to hone their skills in animal midwifery. ...
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Episode 5
In this installment, the group sets off on a steam train adventure. Ruth faces a challenging assignment in the dairy, while Alex experiments with bee...
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Episode 6
The team's time at the farm is drawing to a close, but they have one key task left: harvesting the wheat, a vital event in the Victorian agricultural ...
