A Victorian Summer With Paul Heiney
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Description Additional information Description This beautifully filmed series takes you back to an era when farming methods revolved around the horse, and the life of a village was dependent on its farm. Presenter Paul Heiney follows three crops – oats, potatoes and grass – from sowing to harvest, re-creating the days of horse-ploughing and steam thrashing. He also searches the region for rural craftsmen and craftswomen who are keeping old skills alive! Full description from producer: The inspirational Timothy West and Prunella Scales embark on their waterway adventures & spectacular canal journeys across Britain and abroad. Collected for the first time, Great Canal Journeys will be available as a 5-disc DVD set. Pru and Tim embark on remarkable canal journeys, sharing a passion that theyve enjoyed for decades. From the Norfolk Broads to Kerela, India; Great Canal Journeys is a truly international affair. ‘A Joyful Experience’ The Express ‘Prunella Scales and Timothy Wests meandering canal adventures are a balm to lifes brutality’ – The Times ‘A programme that remains so soothing its like taking televisual Buttercup Syrup’ The Times ‘This was perhaps TV’s loveliest hour for a while, and one with a moral’ The Guardian Includes subtitles for the Hard Of Hearing Additional information Weight 1 lbs
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