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The Secret Life of Mrs Beeton

Feisty costume drama portraying the reality behind one of Britain's most enduring cultural icons. Dead by the age of 27, Mrs Beeton was far from the crinolined matron of her image.

1 hour, 26 minutes

Last on

Sat 24 Jul 201021:00
BBC HD

Credits

Isabella BeetonAnna Madeley
Sam BeetonJJ Feild
Elizabeth DorlingAnna Chancellor
Henry DorlingJim Carter
FredJoseph Mawle
AnneSiobhan Hayes
MyraAndrea Riseborough
Monsieur GoubardJohn Albasiny
HenriettaLiz Kettle
Dr OliverPhilip Anthony
Dr RamseyTim Preece
Dr WinchesterRupert Wickham
Blonde WomanKatie Kensit
DirectorJon Jones
ProducerKatherine Lannon
WriterSarah Williams

Broadcasts

  • Thu 8 Feb 200722:00
    BBC Four
  • Fri 9 Feb 200702:45
    BBC Four
  • Tue 3 Jun 200822:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 17 Jan 200919:40
    BBC HD
  • Mon 15 Mar 201022:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 24 Jul 201021:00
    BBC HD