The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 16, 2006

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC,PBS

Cast

Anna Chancellor,Joseph Mawle,Andrea Riseborough,Siobhan Hayes,JJ Feild,Anna Madeley,Jim Carter

Director

Jon Jones

Writer

Sarah Williams,Kathryn Hughes

Producer

Katherine Lannon,Jessica Pope

Cinematography

Ian Moss

Music

Charlie Mole

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0815233