The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton
Synopsis
In 19th century Victorian England, Mrs. Isabella Beeton produced what became an essential book for housewives of the day. She was married at a relatively young age to Sam Beeton, a publisher of books and magazines on a variety of subjects. Not someone to sit at home in the traditional role of a housewife, Mrs. Beeton started work in her husband's business, initially as an editor correcting English but then writing some of the columns herself. It as at this point that she developed an idea for a cookbook and Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management was born. Her life was not an easy one however. The publishing business went bankrupt, she lost two children at a young age and had several miscarriages. She died at the age of 28.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Kathryn Hughes, Sarah Williams
- Original Score
- Charlie Mole
- Original Title
- The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- BBC, PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Jones
Kathryn Hughes, Sarah Williams
Charlie Mole
Ian Moss
Sue Wyatt
Katherine Lannon, Jessica Pope
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Jones
Director
Sarah Williams
Writer
Katherine Lannon
Producer
Claire Kenny
Production Design
Charlotte Holdich
Costume Design
Charlie Mole
Original Music Composer
Sue Wyatt
Editor
Ian Moss
Director of Photography
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What is The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton about?
In 19th century Victorian England, Mrs. Isabella Beeton produced what became an essential book for housewives of the day. She was married at a relatively young age to Sam Beeton, a publisher of books and magazines on a variety of subjects. Not someone to sit at home in the traditional role of a housewife, Mrs. Beeton started work in her husband's business, initially as an editor correcting English but then writing some of the columns herself. It as at this point that she developed an idea for a cookbook and Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management was born. Her life was not an easy one however. The publishing business went bankrupt, she lost two children at a young age and had several miscarriages. She died at the age of 28.
Who directed The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton?
The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton was directed by Jon Jones.
Who stars in The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton?
The principal cast of The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton includes Anna Madeley, JJ Feild, Jim Carter, Anna Chancellor, Siobhan Hayes.
When was The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton released and how long is it?
The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton was composed by Charlie Mole.