The random folks they get for these shows are just as great as the hosts. You can take one quick glance at Bill and know his family's had saltwater in their veins for generations. He's dripping with authenticity. Same with the basket maker and the butcher. And that church scene at the end. Ngl it was kinda touching to see that one guy so happy to have his childhood chapel being used again to do an old timey Christmas service. And all that's just the stuff from this one episode! Every episode of all these farm series is full of stuff like this!
Ruth cackling as she flies past a doorway on a bicycle...you have no idea how much I needed that... Remember joy? Happiness? Yea, me neither... But Ruth reminded me...
I feel this joy every time I see new seedlings in my garden. I get giddy. Drives my kids nuts, if you go by their attitudes, but they love me. They help plant seeds with me. Teenagers.
Ruth does find the joy in her day to day.
She always reminded me of the wicked witch of the west & cackling on that bike did it.
Watching these shows has helped me appreciate the easy living we have in modern times but still theres a part of me that longs for the simplicity of those days. Good hard work and the outdoors, nothing quite like it. Not one cell phone in sight
Haha Ruth is delightful. The way she was excitedly laughing when she got on the bicycle. She's such a joyful person. 😊
Ngl, I think if I saw Ruth like that on a bike back in the day.... I’d probably think she’s a witch 😂😂
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Yes, however if was was able to live somewhere that gorgeous I’d be happy too. City life sucks
If you were making a movie and you needed an authentic-looking old fisherman, you'd just see Bill and say, "Yep, exactly."
There’s definitely salt water in that man’s veins. He looks like he could harpoon a whale.
Same here. Never did I expect to see the most in-place ''character'' in my life - this person definitely takes the prize for it!
He didn't seem to appreciate the fellas laughing at his dingy when they asked him when was the last time he did repairs to it!
@@Cook-hb2nf I just put this exact same comment just now. I thought it was just me who noticed. First British person I see without some sense of humour.
It's so cute how Ruth gets so excited! Like a little kid in a playground😂 Her passion and energy makes it all more interesting and fun
As a true historian Ruth is very knowledgeable about the past ages of British life and prefers tor farm changes over the years.
In the last episode she was making gin and said "O, I'm bein' bad. A bad girl. Don't tell the neighbors."
I actually started off not liking her but now I love her she really inhabits the time she’s in and loves every moment.
When they made a jab at Bills boat the subtle, polite fury on his face had me cracking me up. He looked so like "Bitch did you just shit-talk my dingy?"
Miss Ruth is the spitting image of my Late Wife. Got kind of misty seeing her set up for Xmas. My wife used to do the same.
Roger Auger Ruth has one of those faces that looks so familiar I have an Cousin who looks like her but like 16 and with bright red hair.
I hope watching this brings you some comfort. Losing someone so close is never easy. But the pain does get less intense.
@@Shine-kg9vk You know what's more depressing? Knowing such unsympathetic people such as yourself exist. This man lost someone and is grieving. Worst pain there is... If you don't understand that then count yourself fortunate but when you do experience it, remember you get what you give out.
What amazes me more that these machines were once WIDELY used everywhere, is that they are STILL functional and being kept running after more than a century later.
Nowadays we can't even go 5 years with something without it ''withering'' away and having to either see to hopelessly pricy repairs or simply buy something new. I think if we had such machines that lasted longer, people would have a greater appreciation for the items they keep, generally would contribute to less junk being manufactured in such large quantities. But of course the corporations wouldn't want to be left without your money - so it's really sad to where we've come with our consumption.
Planned obsolescence his a big money maker for corporations. I really would like something that can last a fucking long time.
Items before are built to last. It's about the quality, now it's all about capitalism and brand names. They're made to make sure we're buying again in a couple years or so.
If you have access to bbc sounds, def check out the programme Dare to Repair.
Ruth makes learning about all this really fun, and exciting. I love her energy!!
I totally agree! She makes me want to go hang out with her for a day and just explore the past!
I'm seriously wondering if that really was the first time she's seen an electric light.
Dude seemed really offended when they talked about his water logged boat. lol
@@jack5001ful they did laugh but it was in good spirits. I bet he's rather proud of his boat.
Had to laugh at the exchange. Dude probably thought, "I'm helping you wankers."
You know it's funny because Ruth really grew on me. Her enthusiasm is endearing and not forced. I think she's my absolute favorite!!
@ 56:36 - That Robin must have a good agent, it has a walk-on in every episode.
These three presenters each bring something unique to the mix, making it even better. Often with three presenters, they're just shades of each other but here each one shines as individuals because of their different expertise and characters. Together they elevate something already amazing into something wonderful. I never get tired rewatching their history documentaries.
Great stuff! My one minor complaint is that the music is far too loud compared to the speaker, it drowns out his narration. Otherwise this is a joy to watch, as usual!
I'm a proud Atheist, but i think the chapel service is a nice time for communities to get together and have socials and whatever get together from the loneliness from constant hard labor.
Atheists of not believe in loneliness....the believes of atheists is the believe in nothingness
@@monicapyle You don't know Atheists, nor do i think you're one. Atheists don't believe in heaven or hell, you just finish out, without worries. Easy. You've been brainwashed in religion too much that you're afraid of death and some "afterlife" judgement
@@Js-to3jl So what makes you think Christians never suffer loneliness?
I absolutely LOVE the part about tanning the leather! Goes to show just how many people and jobs are influenced by just one cow, and the full line of industries it helps along the way!
I love Ruth to death, but Peter is my underrated #2! He’s always down to do some hard work and yet he can still be so goofy and sweet.
ruth makes me smiles she gets so excited and as much as i love alex, peter is my favorite for the same reasons as you
I think you’ll find there’s a small but passionate history-loving group of women (and not a few men) who rate Peter very, very highly! ☺️
@@tinamotherofpete most. definitely. 😉 though I’ve got to say, Alex is a cutie, too. They both look sooooo handsome in the Edwardian period. _swoons_
@TheSapphireDragon1 Alex is the guy with the logistical plans and technique
Ruth's laughter is infectious, even when I don't understand why she's laughing. Lol! I love all 3 of them so much.
1:39 I can't stop laughing at Ruth going by on that bicycle cackling. 🤣
40years and he declines to say he's a "Master"
Briliiant!
Mastering a craft is a journey, not a destination :D
That poor fisherman looked like he was about to cry. They should have apologized. I'm surprised he let them on the boat.
so funny that back than the brisket was the cheapest shit ever and now its pretty expensive. funny how that changed. same with lobsters, oysters, butter ect
I love that Ruth reads and enjoys the greeting cards while she is polishing. So relatable! I would have found my curiosity about the family irresistible too!
Since lockdown I've been addicted to this chanel, I love learning about all this stuff xxxx
@Celto Loco it's a reupload, not stolen content, besides not all of us can access BBC content be sude of air times or lost Media and such.
I enjoyed the time spent with fisherman Bill the most🌊🐟🦞🦀. Seems like a very humble and good person.
Love how Ruth always puts in 100% into what she's doing.She works hard.Great bike scene flying by 😆 lol
Bill, the fisherman, caught an attitude with Alex and Peter throwing shade at his "dinghy."
Seeing that exchange made me laugh longer than I should have!
I feel like Ruth actually lives like this on a day to day basis and thoroughly enjoys it. God bless her
Read that title and was expecting to see the 1900-1910 version of a tampon.
I thought it was for cleaning the clothe they used as pads at the time 😆
The fisherman was not amused at Alex and Peter joking about his boat. "When's the last time you did a little refurb on it?" Hahaha his face was so confused. Alex and Peter are so silly together.
From chemist to cleaning. I love my history, thank you.
You know you're addicted to a cast and productions when you find yourself noting the new grey in Peter's hair.
Thank you so much for uploading all of these...they are all so much fun, and really interesting.
An added bonus, I think, is that I can already tell I will enjoy re-watching them, simply because they aren't overly-scripted or emotion driven.
28:06 ..and then she laughs her ass off 😆😆 i love this woman
Ruth is the best, so passionate and animated about the subject matter
yeah... I, too, feel like she's the main attraction of this show. Alex comes in second, while Peter... I think that, deep inside, Peter hates that he's been dragged into this and he'd much rather be in a pub right now, drinking his brains out. He does have the face of a drunk :)
Ruth is so happy with every development, I love it.
I'm so warming up Ruth she is always laughing smiling she doesn't care what her hands clean she is in it all and still a smiling got to love Ruth my days boy's are nauty.
probably only when she's being recorded, which is about 10-20 minutes out of a 1 month existence. Off camera she's probably having her anger / frustration / sadness / hate moments, even though she might not seem the type
@@blabla-rg7ky let us believe in our image. Like Santa clause, or the pope. We rely on what we hope.
@@allygaffney962 um, I don't think I ever stopped you from believing in whatever you want.
I love how the guys were just kind of dying inside during that hellfire sermon against alcohol.
next time on edwardian farm: ruth becomes extremely excited about mundane things again.
Whipped egg white and confectioner’s sugar still makes excellent polish for leather.
@@mortisCZ you have to let it dry thoroughly and do not let it get wet as it will make it sticky
36:30. Gives new meaning to my mother’s threats to “tan your hide!”
Over 100 years later, my mom regularly made pot roast with potatoes and root veggies for Sunday dinner when I was growing up. A one pot meal, easy to throw together and cook (before the invention of slow cookers and Instant Pots). Good stuff!
I love the videos, please place in a playlist as a single series so we can watch them in order.
You can find all of this series in order. Just not here. Just put in: Tudar Monastery Farm, Victorian Pharmacy, etc... they are wonderful!!! 😷😎😷
@@sabrinaprior6874
You keep telling people that but providing a link would be way more helpful.
I tell people cuz I've enjoyed and appreciated these series so much. The time and dedication that went into them. That others want to enjoy them makes me happy only trying to helpful. There are like 8 of them or something close to that. I'm not tech savy or a youtuber I'm just someone that wants to help facilitate people to be able to enjoy these wonderful series. Sorry that was not good enough for you. 😷😎😷
Sabrina Prior They were asking for a link..since there isn’t really any way to tell which order it goes in..
@@sabrinaprior6874 I appreciate the information you provided immensely. You know everyone wants it hand fed to them on a silver platter, lol.
It’s the being excited over tap water for me
I really like Alex and Peter, but, Ruth definitely makes this trio!🤗🤗🤗
Poor ruth has put in all this work and saving her money for them while the boys eat and drink away their profits
Nrg Bunni Well that was actually very realistic, that's what happened all too often.
Life's not just about working, you gotta have some fun, too. Besides, eating and drinking is not really entertainment, it's necessity, so it was money spent properly
Ruth is like a child on an adventure. And such infectious laughter. I love her.
how all the maids didn't have blacksmith's arms, I don't know!
Nowadays, most French men couldn’t do what my great grandmother used to do every single day... and she had a great motto I would like to share: If the rain is coming and your fiancé prefers to go dancing than harvesting, wrong choice. If all the work is done and your fiancé doesn’t want to go and enjoy the bal, another wrong choice.
It’s all about priorities and sharing pleasures when we can... ✨🧡
I took a shot every time Ruth raised her eyebrows; I'm schnockered
I never really thought about vacuum cleaners. That was very interesting. LOL.
I see a new episode of Edwardian farm uploaded, I click
Respect to all fishing men .
I am so appreciative that ALL of you do this and package it to us in such a interesting and fantastic way 😃 Just want to thank you all for this wonderful content!!! 🇨🇦
I think Ruth is a hoot and a half! Peter is funny and both Boys would be great to work with. I'm impressed with all three! I enjoy and like Ruth's laughter!
Ruth and her husband to this day still practice some of the things from these videos. It's a way of life for them. I'm starting an herb area this year based on some of the things I've picked up watching them.
How has the sound mixing gotten even WORSE than the previous episodes???
40:23 Not very smart to insult a man's boat just before you go out to sea where there are no witnesses and accidents easily happen. (On top of the fact that it was just damned rude.)
49:30 Perhaps they've redeemed themselves.
Ruth on that bike is adorable , the piano music at the start reminded me of a 80s horror movie sound track lol
I want to be part of this so bad
It's interesting this era makes me nauseous for some reason, would rather be in the victorian/ gilded age. No luxury here.
Check out the Castle one!!! These are all available in order with better sound. Building a Castle, Tudar Monastery Farm, Victorian Christmas,...etc 😷😎😷
@@oceansoflorewi personally I'd rather be in the edwardian age where the toys and wallpaper (just to name a couple of things) are not killing me however I still have more videos to watch lol
Dont get me wrong though, I am happy living with the luxury of this age
me, too. Especially since I have always loved the countryside, the environment, and the fauna. I would fit in so well in those decors, and would do my job - well, the poultry / livestock related jobs anyway - so well, and with so much enjoyment....
I love seeing the joy and happiness this lady has
RUTH IS VIBING ON ANOTHER LEVEL ❤️
Wow. They full on insulted that poor mans boat. He looked rightly annoyed.
And that super awkward religion service was hilarious!
Yeah, that fisherman looked like he was losing his patience in general with the boys. I wanted to hear him talk, but Peter and Alex must have been excited about what they were doing because they kept talking over him.
@@marylarsen2288 spot on! I share in your sentiment about that poor fisherman.
Every town would have benefited with a "Ruth" living there!!! Love her happiness and joy, so genuine
Just love Ruth. Her excitement of things past. Just love ABSOLUTE HISTORY.
@Celto Loco it's not stolen, it's a reupload. Absolute history is one of many channels that are from the same chain and are dedicated to reuploading lost documentaries that used to be in CDs or out of airing schedules
I feel old because I remember watching these episodes when they were on the TV :-) lol.
They did Ruth dirty, cooking the steak the one night she was out. 😂😂
She can just cheat them out of some of her best preservatives, jams, and jellies. Maybe keep some extra gin for herself 😉
Yeah, I was thinking dang, Ruth's going out for hours to work to make ends meet, likely still doing all the housework around her outside work time, and they have that kind of meal without her. Hope they saved her some, but expect they would have shown it if so. Kinda disappointed in Peter for just going eh, she's not here to monitor, so let's have a splurge.
I adore Ruth, she puts everything into her work! She makes these programs so interesting and fun!
I really love these shows but Ruth is my least favorite with her loud braying & cackling like shes the life of the ball..AAAAHHHHAA
Ruth is so happy. Love her
Ruth has a book for everything :D
Hey turn the music up, I almost heard the narrator!
I love when Ruth giggles! She is adorable.
40:24 that fisher man wasn't very happy with the boys making fun of his dingy hahaha
Sorry I just have to make a mention of Thomas Crapper, inventor of the flushing system 😆 🤣 😂
And Bill's face when Alex cracked the joke about his dinghy. Priceless 😆
The only time I seen old Bill smile was when he had a beer in front of him. Lol.
Thomas Jefferson had "in house" toilets, unheard of in his time. He'd designed a system for each relief room, clay lined pipes leading from just above the river -- a source of clean air, and from the relief room another pipe pulling the air out of the house,. I don't remember how he managed to keep the air moving, but it worked.
One side effect was that even in the hottest summer days the plantation house remained cool from all that river air.
Great example but Roman's had indoor plumbing very primitive but they had it ( their toilet paper was disgusting.....a rag /sponge on a stick used by multiple ppl yew!!!) There has been spots of running h20/ toilets through out history when they were present the health of the household/community went up
40:20 you could tell the captain was not pleased with their joke
Just love Ruth's energy and enjoyment exploring this . Her delightful cackle is so lively. Love this series, my great ancestors were either farmers or servants. Funny enough one was a ladies maid in central London but then was quickly moved to a country manor where there was an increase to the household of two- her and her newborn. Considering that that would usually result in instant dismissal , one wonders who was the father? Lol.
It is just amazing that if I heard right and this is set around 1906 that this is the world just 16 years before my great grandmither was born who is currently in the room underneath mine and whit whom I just had christmas. He told of washing clothes with ash, walking three houses ove in the village to the well to get water, having pigs over summer and slughtering them before winter as keeping them would be to expensive. By watching this series and the ones before that I realized not much has changed in the way of life I experience through her experience daily back to almost the iron age in simple living land folk. Housing changed and available materials increased in number but most of the techniques stayed almost the same! Just puts history into a closer timeframe!
I wanna excuse my spelling mistakes as it is late at night and I unfortunately have bad eyesight
i got a little teary when the man thanked the vicar for the service
If looks could kill, Alex insulting that Fisherman's dingy was not a good idea. LoL,🤣🤣🤣
These three are just the absolute best! Such a fascinating series
I’m Mexican. I would love to try my hands at this. Edwardian times would’ve been hard but amazing just to see what I could have done.
I love ruth! Haha she is just having a blast doing this project!
i LOVED her poking through the christmas cards and laughing at how posh and ridiculous they were
I enjoyed how much fun this lady had riding her bike to work.
I love how excited she is while exploring the home and so much more 😫
Ruth's laugh....kills me!🤣🤣🤣
Peter chuckled as Alex asked, "When's the last time you did any uh refurb on your little dinghy, then?" Bill just glared. @40:23
I really, really love these historians, but my one complaint is, the sound when music and narration is going at the same time, it sux.
This is one of the most funniest episodes ever
1 The look of the fisherman when they ask him to use the lobster pot (you want to catch fish with this you peasants? Ok, will give it a try)
2 Ruth freaking out about the running water and iceboxes and molds.
3 The realisation of dealing with machines.
Too cute for words!
OYSTERSSS!!! I will never forget Ruth saying that LOL
Old sailor Bill looks like he’d kick your arse in his younger days! I wouldn’t put it past him now! Great show!
This is indeed precious - I love this series!!!
And y’all sang my favorite Christmas song ❤️ made my day!
What a resounding silence met that crack about the condition of the dinghy! Surprised he didn't "accidentally" pitch them overboard.
I just can't with how giddy Ruth is to see all of the posh Edwardian kitchen gadgets, but I get it HUGE CHANGE
Ruth can do everything! The guys are doing a good job also!😊
Ruth is just livin her best life all during this series, isn’t she?
She’s just vibing.
Ruth is like your favorite Aunt who always had something fun to do, make or cook, when you came to visit. I was lucky to grow up with a few Ruth's and some Peter's and Alex's.
I LOVE her enthusiasm!
She's let's me believe they're really back in time. We love Ruth
I totally admire her!!