Wartime Farm
Overview
Historian Ruth Goodman teams up with archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn to recreate life on Manor Farm in Hampshire as it would have been during World War II. This immersive journey explores the challenges of agricultural practices amidst wartime constraints, showcasing the resilience and ingenuity required to sustain a farm during such a turbulent period. Viewers gain insight into historical methods and the daily struggles faced by farmers, all while experiencing the authentic atmosphere of a bygone era.
Episodes
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Episode 1
Restoring neglected land for agricultural use serves as the initial task on the 'frontline of freedom.'
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Episode 2
The crew confronts the challenges of life in 1940, navigating the difficulties brought on by wartime rationing and the relentless bombings of the Blit...
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Episode 3
In late 1940, the team confronts the harsh realities of British cities under intense bombing.
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Episode 4
The crew undergoes a government inspection reminiscent of World War II, putting their farm at risk of being seized.
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Episode 5
In 1942, the team confronts the challenges posed by the shortages experienced by British farmers.
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Episode 6
The group faces the fallout from the significant decline in food imports that occurred in 1943. As they navigate the ensuing hardships, they must find...
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Episode 7
The team finds themselves in the tumultuous atmosphere of 1944, amidst fields brimming with soldiers gearing up for D-Day.
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Episode 8
The team confronts the challenges of 1945, as Britain grapples with the task of providing food for a war-ravaged Europe.
