Victorian Farm Season 2 Episode 1 Episode 1
- December 11, 2009
- 59 min
"Victorian Farm" is a historical reality television series that explores the daily lives and activities of three historians living and working as Victorian farmers in rural England.
Season 2 of the show brings us back to Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire, England, where Alex, Peter, and Ruth embark on a new set of challenges and adventures as they try to run a successful Victorian farm for a full year.
In episode 1 of season 2, the team sets out its plans for the year ahead. Ruth wants to focus on the garden and growing crops, while Alex and Peter want to concentrate on animal husbandry. They must decide which animals to raise, how to feed them, and what products to sell to make a profit.
As they begin to hunt for animals, they soon realize that the Victorians raised a variety of breeds that are now rare or extinct. They decide to source their animals from local breeders, to help preserve these rare species.
After buying a small flock of sheep, Alex and Peter work hard to build a new sheepfold from scratch. They learn traditional skills such as hedge-laying and thatching to create a shelter for their animals. Ruth, on the other hand, starts planning her garden, trying to decide which crops will grow well in the region and how to use them in her cooking.
As the episode progresses, we see the team face various challenges, including a bout of wet weather, a broken tool, and a difficult delivery of straw. Their resilience and resourcefulness are put to the test as they work through these obstacles.
Throughout the show, we are introduced to different aspects of Victorian life, from the food they ate to the tools they used and the social conventions they followed. We see the team working with tools and techniques that have not been used in decades, giving us a glimpse into a world that is both fascinating and unfamiliar.
Overall, Episode 1 of Victorian Farm Season 2 is an engaging and informative start to the series. It sets the tone for the rest of the season, giving us a taste of the challenges and rewards that the team will face as they attempt to live and work as Victorian farmers. The show is a unique blend of history and reality television, providing both education and entertainment to viewers of all ages.