I really hate this feeling, when such a special series is getting closer to it's inevitable end. This is perfect chicken soup TV, love these series soo much it hurts! Congrats to all involved yet again, showing the world how this type of series really should be made

I love the progression of the holes in Peter's shirt. I just shows how hard they all worked. I love all these documentaries.

Wish Stewart stayed on this series, he's so knowledgeable and passionate. He was only on the Tudor Farm for one episode as a Monk writer who helps create Peter with a project. He really must have been a great expert for Medieval Ages, Dark Ages category extensively

I like the dog. The look he gave the women when they were washing clothes was "what in the world are you doing that for?" No mention of the cat, just a glimpse in one episode, but it would have had a job to do too. Still, there's a reason they call dogs man's best friend.

These documentaries are really great!! And after watching Ruth and Chloe doing laundry, I will NEVER complain about doing it again!!!

Watching this series always makes me feel like I am a rich and grand Queen in my own little appartement. I may not be rich or have a giant house, staff or an expensive car but every single day I get to eat better then the Queen of England. Plus: I own a marvelous contraption called a washing machine 🥳

I find watching these episodes very relaxing.

Came upon this series about 10 yrs ago, love it as I learn something more each time I watch it. I try to watch it yearly, taking the months as what month I am in here in USA. It is also soothing. In Joy

Those simple and rustic meals they always have gets my mouth watering, I reckon I'd try making them

I find them beating the washing strangely relaxing to me. Great series.

This should be broadcast again for 2020!

It is fascinating how they find these recpies from the 1600s.

i envy them beyond imagination

I like Chloe. She's as hard working as Ruth.

My brothers clothes were stolen by an escaped convict in WV in 1969. A whole outfit. Mom found the prison outfit outside the barn. Apparently he hid in our hay loft for a day or so and possibly milked our cow. Funny stuff. Dad never reported. He was just relieved the fellow went on.

I would do chores with Ruth any day. She seems like she makes the work fun.

do laundry like this several times a year for 30-40 years and it's easy to see why many women have had rheumatic veins in the old days. When I have been a young kid in the 80s my grandma would take me 2-3 times a month to the river to attend her wash clothing, and she'd been healthy as fuck in that time. 20 years later and she'd cry and writhe in pain because of rheumatic legs. Yeah, you could live healthier in those ages, and in communion with the nature, but as you aged that lifestyle would take its toll on your health. Today is much better for everyone because of the numerous conveniences (including medicines with good healing effects). Sure, if you have the option to live in the countryside that's a no-brainer and should move there immediately given how easy access we have nowadays to modern conveniences, but in my opinion, no one should wish to live in those years

Oh gosh, I love that cat!

Thank you.

To most people of the present day so-called modern society/world, this series could perhaps be probably observed or perceived as something that used to be a way of life only 400 years back, and definitely an eye opener in many ways for most who've been watching it. And I, of all, like most, definitely loved the whole series.. To all those who liked/loved the series, I'd like to share with you about my background/where I come from, solely for the reason of sharing my culture(rather part of my culture to be more specific). Here in Nagaland (or Naga country as locals also refer to the motherland), you will find that this life isn't about centuries ago, but similar to this is what is still the present day way of life in the Naga hills and we do not call it un-modern or anything outdated. This kind of life is still very much alive and so attached to the social way for Naga people and its tribes as it has been part of our rich cultural heritage. Come visit Nagaland, visit the villages, experience life as it is. You will love it as much as I would love to explore the reality of this series. 💓from Nagaland! ✌

I think over the years I've watched these shows (all the series avail) multiple times. One thing never changes. I want to slap the whetstone out of their hands every time they pick one up. 😆 The bladesmiths must be CRINGEING in pain😂

Terrific series. I am hooked - a 'serial' viewer. Point of interest Stuart has the best scything technique - he relaxes on the back stroke. The 'expert' actually had the worst technique, he used force in both movements which is a waste of energy and actually creates tension!

I have a scythe exactly like the ones they are using out in the field. It's quite old and worn.

I don't know how much saffron costs there, much less at that time, but going by my local supermarket price: this guy just put $200 worth of saffron in that dish...

food guys....heads shoot right up! good work

Well done to all of you. The Mare especially.

Washer women usally didnt get caught up the creek without their paddle

I love Ruth's laugh

Don't let Stuart handle that rib!

Ruth has to be loving it , she has Stewart to help with the cooking!!Color has done many of the same jobs that Eve does in later farm series

👍👌👏 Simply fantastic. I absolutely love this series (although none of them was able to scythe decent, not even the alleged expert with 10 years experience = what a laugh!). Thanks a lot for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all involved people.

For those that are watching this from the US that know what really summers are like being often in the 90's for week on end, in England the temperature in mid summer would seem cold to us. It never gets hotter than in the low 70. So it's never hot there and to them when it gets in the high 70's they really think they are suffering from heat. They don't have any idea what heat is like when it's close to 100 every day.

Save that urine, a million and one uses for fermented urine.....lol..

Watching these episodes, of which I find so very relaxing, I also find myself yearning to pull out all our blankets and rugs and take them outside to hang, as I beat the dirt out of them ~ but nah, it was a good thought, yet NFL football is on, and I’d be distracted within ten minutes!

Amazon has Victorian farm and Edwardian Farm, but only the Christmas version of the Tudor Monastery farm

Thank you to those that responded to my question about why Peter is called Fonz. Take care everyone.

The cat is looking for a field mouse.

There are videos of people using scythes to cut tall grass or hay, and it was left in a neat windrow, which would help it to dry. There are videos of a young woman mowing a section of tall grass and weeds faster than a guy with a power strimmer/ weed whacker machine!

Putting the laundry in a tub and using a dasher was far better and easier than beating it. Also saved on laundry chemicals.

I'm so curious - how did Peter get the nickname Fonz?

Anybody else bummed they don't talk about the dog and cats 😕

Chloe always makes me laugh during this series. Does anybody know what she is doing now? Take care,

I do wonder how they or if they did laundry in winter ..

was he able to use that much saffron because they didn't buy lemons and oranges hahaha

The dog got tired of picking beans.

Hmm... those cow shed rafters (27:00) don't exactly look hand-hewn.

It seems, at least to me, that Ruth and Cloe don’t have good chemistry. Not sure why because they both seem like very pleasant, knowledgeable, hard working women.

I wonder what happens with those places after they leave.

Ruth needs to patch his poor shirt.

even though its too late i ship chloe and fonz

Those pants.,...lol

Where do I find more series like these?

Back in the 1960's, Mingo County, West Virginia, the prisoners would come and use the Same tools at the beginning of the show. I forgot what the name is. The state stopped bringing the prisoners in the 70's. They did a fantastic job.

What is the variety of bean and rose that Ruth talked about?

What about tree hay

Stuart (aka. The Professor) certainly does like to lecture and cook. I have the feeling he does the same thing in his own home, forcing his kids to sit around the chopping block in the kitchen and watch and learn. But it takes all kinds and a show like this wouldn't be the same without a know-it-all and this one in particular. Love you, Stewie! 😎🤓 LL

Isn't their scything technique a little off? Too much hacking, it seems to me.

How can one do this sort of thing for a living?

I like that Ruth NEVER fishes for compliments the way the guy cook does..Also, Ruths hands are SO clean compared to the guy cook.. and the meals Ruth cooks ALWAYS are aesthetically pleasing to the eyes... I am sure that all you can tell I'm quite biased concerning my three historyoteers... I somehow don't care for the two guys they added to the cast.. I do like Ruths helper, who has a friendliness about her🤗. As ALWAYS, to EACH their OWN... God's blessings to ALL of you😊

watching them use a scythe makes me smile so amateurish , it should look like a lawn after being cut .

Does anybody know why Peter is called Fonz in this series? Take care everyone.

It's so unsettling every time they call Peter "Fonz".

That's NOT how to take down hay with a scything crew. *covers eyes* that hurts to watch. while I personally know syching is shoulder wearying labor, if you watch a pack of Amish do it with scythes, its a thing of beauty, that is if they aren't doing it with a horse drawn sickle bar mower.

one thing series forgets ... Alex Peter and Ruth have already done this 4 times by this taping ... they have harvested with period tools and sheered sheep ... of the group we KNOW 3 of them have lots of experience doing this ... the other 2 ... fit in well ... be nice to see them do Iron Age next ... perhaps Phil Harding can teach them napping or be a part of it for the napping

Sonia, I agree; sometimes. Who stews prime rib steaks !? Stuart, that's who. what a sot.

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Supposedly the "experts" still don't' have a clue how to use a scythe.

17th century farm reenactment: *worrying whether animals are going to have enough fodder for the Winter* Also: *adding saffron by handfuls to the oatmeal* Very realistic INDEED. A skilled handworker from the capital would have to work for approximately a week to buy the amount of saffron that guy just chucked into that oatmeal. And this is supposed to be just a very ordinary, not particularly well-off farm. It's absolutely ridiculous.

I've never seen such a horrible work with scyte, as is Stuart's.

Perhaps I am being Petty, But as an Historian, and a human, I find the old geezer, Stuart whom I've seen in a 'few' other docs, a man of petty mentality. He's often featured alone (in what I've seen ) and seems to be unable to go with the flow of the other scholars. Just distasteful and I think of all the historical period pieces (this being only 1 with the crowd) this one suffers a bit from his never-ending irritable endeavours to be 'different or original. Never a compliment for another cook nor a thank you to a compliment on his. Oh One must regard his tendency to refer to other hired experts as Hired labourers of the day. Begone bonehead!'

never bidden. I have nothing to do with this bozo

the younger woman looks to lost around 30 pounds, which i believe made here obese when starting,