Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 10.0/10
Victorian Pharmacy
Overview
Victorian Pharmacy is a historical documentary TV series in four parts, first shown on BBC Two in July 2010. It was made for the BBC by independent production company Lion Television. It was filmed at Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire. It is a historical documentary that looks at life in the 19th Century and how people attempted to cure common ailments. Since some of the ingredients of Victorian remedies are now either illegal or known to be dangerous, Nick Barber often uses his modern pharmaceutical knowledge to produce similar products without those ingredients. The other main presenters are Tom Quick, a PhD student, and Ruth Goodman, a domestic historian who also appeared in Tales from the Green Valley, Victorian Farm and Edwardian Farm.
This production, originally released in 2010, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary, Reality genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 10.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary and Reality.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Ruth Goodman
Presenter
Tom Quick
Presenter
Stephen Noonan
Narrator
Nick Barber
Presenter
Seasons
Season 1
4 Episodes • Aired 2010-07-15
Historical observational documentary series which recreates a Victorian pharmacy.