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Edwardian Farm

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Archaeologists Alex and Peter and historian Ruth attempt to bring Morwellham Quay in Devon back to life as it was in its Edwardian heyday.

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Edwardian Farm - Episode 1

Two archaeologists and a historian try Edwardian life for a year. They prepare for the arrival of their first livestock, and historian Ruth Goodman cooks a sheep's head stew.

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Edwardian Farm - Episode 10

It's June, and the team heads up to Dartmoor to discover the ways in which Edwardian farmers took advantage of this unique and spectacular landscape to add to their income.

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Edwardian Farm - Episode 11

It's July and the team face their busiest month so far. Historian Ruth Goodman tries her hand at salmon netting, and there is a rare opportunity for a day away from the farm.

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Edwardian Farm - Episode 12

August brings the climax of the farming year - and the end of 12 months on the Edwardian Farm for the team. They must harvest their oat crop, but everything depends on the weather.

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Edwardian Farm - Episode 2

Archaeologists Alex and Peter and historian Ruth try Edwardian life for a year. The team branch out into market gardening, all-year-round egg production and beef cattle.

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Edwardian Farm - Episode 3

Archaeologists Alex and Peter and historian Ruth try Edwardian life for a year. The team get to grips with the revolutionary technologies of the age.

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Edwardian Farm - Episode 4

Archaeologists Alex and Peter and historian Ruth try Edwardian life for a year. The team leave the farm in search of work and head to the coast to reap the ocean's bounty.

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Edwardian Farm - Episode 5

Archaeologists Alex and Peter and historian Ruth try Edwardian life for a year. Alex and Peter go down a copper mine, just a few hundred yards from their cottage.

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Edwardian Farm - Episode 6

It is February and archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn and historian Ruth Goodman approach the half way point in their year on the Edwardian Farm.

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Edwardian Farm - Episode 7

It is March and Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn greet the long-awaited arrival of spring. It is time to bring in the daffodil harvest.

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Edwardian Farm - Episode 8

It is April and the fishing season has arrived. Alex and Peter go to sea in an Edwardian trawler. Ruth stays ashore and prepares potted shrimp.

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Edwardian Farm - Episode 9

It's May and, with Empire Day approaching, a very special boat comes to the Valley. The paddle steamer, Monarch, is arriving - one of only three in the country.

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