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Sophie Dahl explores the extraordinary life and life of her food heroine Mrs Beeton, the creator of the original domestic bible Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management. Through cooking original recipes from her book, investigating her childcare advice... and home remedies and even throwing a full Victorian dinner party, Sophie finds out how one young woman shaped our idea of what a home really is and reveals the personal tragedies behind Mrs Beeton’s starchy public persona.
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Starring: Sophie Dahl

Produced By: Keo Films

Broadcaster: BBC Two | Year of Production: 2011