Victorian Farm Season 2 Episode 2 Episode 2
- December 11, 2009
- 59 min
In the second episode of season 2 of Victorian Farm, the focus is on the tasks and preparations necessary for the arrival of a very important guest. Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands, and Peter Ginn continue their adventure, living and working as farmers in rural Shropshire, England in the year 1885.
As the episode opens, the trio is busy with their daily chores of feeding the animals and tending to the crops. However, they soon receive the news that Lord and Lady Braybrooke will be visiting the farm, and they must prepare accordingly. This means cleaning and decorating the entire farmhouse, as well as planning a grand feast to impress their guests.
In order to achieve this, the farmers must turn their attention to several new tasks. First, they must collect the necessary ingredients for the feast, which include game birds, vegetables, and other assorted foods. This requires hunting, foraging, and purchasing goods from nearby markets.
One of the key ingredients in the feast is pheasant, which must be hunted and cleaned before it can be cooked. Alex takes this task on, using a muzzle-loading shotgun to hunt the birds. Once he’s successful, the team must then carefully prepare and cook the pheasant, including plucking, gutting, and roasting them over an open fire.
In addition to food preparation, the trio must also focus on the decoration of the farmhouse. This includes making floral arrangements, hanging fresh curtains, and polishing the various pieces of silverware and china used for the feast. Ruth, Alex, and Peter take on these tasks with enthusiasm, eager to impress their noble guests.
One of the highlights of the episode is the actual feast itself. The trio has worked tirelessly to prepare a series of intricate dishes, including pheasant, roasted duck, jellied veal, potatoes, and various vegetables. The meal is served in the formal dining room of the farmhouse, which has been decorated with fresh flowers and a fine linen tablecloth.
As Lord and Lady Braybrooke arrive and take their seats, Ruth, Alex, and Peter anxiously await their guests’ response to the food and the farmhouse itself. Fortunately, their hard work pays off, and the Braybrookes are impressed with everything they see and taste.
After the feast, the trio must once again return to their daily work on the farm. This includes planting crops, cutting wood, and taking care of the animals. However, they are left with a newfound sense of pride in their ability to create something truly wonderful out of the resources they have available.
Overall, episode 2 of season 2 of Victorian Farm is a celebration of hard work, innovation, and creativity. The farmers must use all of their skills and resources to create a beautiful home and an impressive feast for their noble guests, showing just how much is possible with a little bit of ingenuity and effort.