I am a retired Children's Librarian. I can not express just how much this episode meant to me. Beatrice was a remarkable women & her books will always have a special place in my ❤!

Patricia Routledge is the perfect narrator for Beatrix Potter story…..the stories of Beatrix have stood the test of time..children still love the little books

Beatrix Potter was an incredible artist, writer, botanist, gardener, nature conservationist. An incredible woman!

Never had Beatrix Potter as a child. No idea why but read a few later. So glad her scientific paper was mentioned as well. So many female scientists have gone unsung.

My mother, born in 1913, told me about meeting Beatrix Potter wearing gunny sacks. At the time, my mother lived near Keswick, Cumbria. There is still a real estate business named Hellis, which was her husband's name. The Lake District of Cumbria is full of history about her.

Patricia Routledge was absolutely wonderful. She provided a genuine journey through time. I came away appreciating Beatrix Potter like never before. Patricia thank you.

I clicked so fast when I saw OMG it's hyacinth bucket narrating!! Richard get the royal doulton with the hand painted periwinkles! We have a docu to watch!

As a child, my older sister and I had the complete works of Miss Potter's stories. Sadly we had moved around a lot in our youth with our mom and we lost a fair amount of them. But we still have a nice little amount. Their stories were always enchanting and timeless. I am absolutely in awestruck with what she had created. She is hands-down one of my favourite authors and illustrators.

It is very important for each girl to have a supporting and understanding father.

I love Beatrix Potter stories. I still own many of the books, a tea set, and a lamp.

I am amazed to hear of the discovery but sad that it will not have her Stunning watercolors to accomeny it. Blakes drawings for me will forever be linked to Roald Dhal 's books

I love how the horses seemed to be listening to the story when the book was being read in the stables

Beatrix and Patricia....what a lovely combination! Thank you so much!

My dearest Patricia, thank you so much for this video. I not only adore you as an actress but am an historian. I enjoyed this presentation more than I can tell you. My husband died 10 months ago and for the first 9 months I just watched thrillers 16 hours a day . I am pleased to say I feel content watching more soothing films. Sometimes like tonight I do still watch most of the night. Thank you. This was so interesting and enjoyable.

I love Beatrix Potter, and I love the actress Patricia Routledge. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Patricia talking about Beatrix; I get lost deep into the story. I think it would be wonderful if a biographical miniseries was made with Patricia playing Beatrix. There would have to be a DVD set as well. xoxo's Sandie

A wonderful documentary save for the shocking let-down at the end. The rendering of Kitty in Boots, crude and grotesque, is beyond disappointing -- it's heartbreaking. Perhaps appropriate to the work some other writer, but not Beatrix Potter. An illustrator should have been found who was capable of replicating Potter's style -- not only as a fitting homage to Potter, but out of respect for her readers who derive so much joy from the delicacy and faithfulness with which she portrayed the beauty of animals.

I completely forgot about these precious little books, I will now start collecting them and reading them to my grandson... he is just two and loves me reading to him🌟🌸

One of my dreams is to meet the indomitable Patricia and buy her lunch, and have a proper chat...I absolutely treasure this lady.

Mrs. Tiggy Winkle was one of my most favorite stories as a child! 🥰

I think they should’ve been loyal to her style of art in the book that was entirely her idea.

Beatrix was a bunny boiler!!! What a great line.

A wonderful part of the story is how it all began when BP wrote and drew the Peter Rabbit letter to amuse a sick child. The sympathy with children was there at the start. This also shows itself by her insistence the books be small for their little hands.

Oh my goodness! What a fascinating little documentary! And narrated by the wondrous Patricia Routledge. This is a must-see. I love this.

Charmed by the story about Beatrix and equally charmed by the storyteller Patricia. ❤️

I loved Beatrix Potter as a child read her to my kids someday I hope to read her to my grandkids

What a woman! Reminds me of my mother, who, unfortunately never had the means. But she had the wit and the strength, and was a great proponent of Beatrix Potter.

Dame Patricia Routledge is herself a grand masterpiece!!!

I grew up on these lovely books, thanks to my British grandmother. Her posh accent made those bedtime readings so special. RIP Grandma ♥️🇨🇦

I LOVED this wonderful documentary. Beatrix Potters books were my favourite as a child and her drawings have inspired me as an young artist and still do . I visited her home in the Lake District and absolutely loved it .

What a wonderful biography of Beatrix Potter. Patricia Routledge was truly the best choice to tell this wonder story.

My dear Catherine was a collector of all things of Beatrix for 40yrs and loved her so.Afyer 61yrs of marriage I lost my wife to Alizheimers but thr one thing she did not lose her memory to was her Peter who was with her always. Now I am selling her collection slowly and it kills me..hope to see her soon.

Great to have Dame Patricia Routledge to present this story.

I truly believe the illustrations had a lot to do with the success of the books. If not for the great illustrations, I doubt it would even be known today.

I grew up with her stories and love her artwork still. Beatrix was an amazing story teller and artist. My parents have visited her home in the Lake District years ago , their 20th visit to England. They saw different parts of England each time they went. This is a wonderful video.

Thank you for such a lovely program. I am a distant cousin of Beatrix.

Peter Rabbit and Wind in the Willows were my milieu when I was a child.

There is no way Quentin Blake should do the illustrations for Beatrix Potter’s unpublished book. His style is far too harsh and not at all appealing for this book!

I think she would hate the style of those new drawings, as do I.

What a lovely biography - it certainly enlightened me about Beatrix’s life, her many talents and her passions. However, I was a little sad that her parents were so rigid and disapproving of the two men she loved rather than encouraging her to follow her heart.

I appreciated all the different voices of neighbors reading portions of Beatrix's books. Glad they included these wonderful folks.

No one but you could have told this delightful story of Beatrix Potter. You captured her essence and brought her back to life for all of us. I always loved the illustrations and stories of Beatrice. A true artist and story teller. Thank you.

Dame Patricia Rutledge is a favorite of mine. She is enduring.

I collected all of her books when my daughter was born. Most other children books were given away eventually, but I’ve still kept hers for decades now. Too precious 😍

I don’t know much about Beatrix Potter but I enjoyed this. Such a treat to see Dame Patricia Routledge.

Absolutely lovely. The narrator was perfect and beautiful as was the story. Thank you so much.

love Beatrix Potter stories, read a biography some years back. this is very enjoyable. thankyou Patricia Routledge. wish you well.🧡

Well done Mrs Hyacinth Bucket! from a canadian admirer!

I love her stories.The story of her life are fascinating.

You know, that was a good point she made about how valuable that little pet rabbit would be if he were alive today; particularly, I'm thinking, because he'd be a hundred years old, apart from being the hero of the famous books ;)

This is my all time favorite episode !!

What a superb documentary about a long gone British national treasure, presented by Patricia Routledge, a living national treasure.

There is a movie out about Beatrix. Rene Zelwigger plays her and has Ewan Mc Gregor as the publisher Norman Warne.

I have always found Beatrix Potter’s illustrations to be whimsical and endearing. As a child, I delighted in the soft plumpness of her enchanting characters. They were adorable in petticoats, buttons and bonnets. I admired the beautiful details, such as the pink foxgloves gracing a walkway, or the expressions, the innocence and surprise so perfectly painted on the beloved characters. I treasure her imagination. Her art and storytelling enabled me to enter into a magical place for a time , to a place where puddle ducks wear pinafores and a frog goes fishing for minnows on a lily pad boat. I hope that the admiration for the precious innocence of Beatrix Potter’s tales and her delightful illustrations is never lost in this, now, cold, confused, offended and offensive, solecistic, and rapidly changing world.

I happen to like Mr. Blake's artwork, but in all honesty, I think Beatrix would be very upset to see that he was chosen to illustrate such an important book. Not only is his style completely incompatible with her body of work, so as not to even offer an homage to such a titan of the literary and Illustration world, but I believe she also would have wanted a female illustrator to be chosen. Also, his style definitely would not appeal to the majority of Beatrix Potter fans... Unfortunately that's the one of her books that I won't be purchasing 😔🐿️🐇🦉

Wonderful! 💕 But no one on earth can match her fabulous illustrations 🥰

My youngest loved her books from age 2. He'd check all of the little books out of the library every time they were available. Esp Tom Kitten and The Fierce Bad Rabbitt.

That was wonderful. Thank you very much.

There may be a place for Mr. Blake's illustrations but in a Beatrix Potter story, I think not. His style is too harsh. What was anyone thinking. Blasphemous.

I have just bought a set of CD's for my grandson but he will be getting the books as well when he learns to read. There will never be another Beatrix Potter.

Excellent documentary - thank you! I find myself agreeing that a woman illustrator for the new book would be much more appropriate, especially given Miss Potter's struggles in the "man's world' she endured.

What a wonderful idea having mrs Bucket to tell the story. Perfect!❤👌🇳🇿🌻

I will never forget reading "aunt jemima puddle duck and peter rabit to my daughter when she was young. She actually enjoyed having a pet. Her favorite pet was a beautiful white rabbit with pink eyes. Unfortunately this pet was killed by neighbor dog who broke into the outdoor cage.

My absolute favorite books as a child, especially the artwork.

Thank you Patricia💜 Routledge for that very insightful look into our favourite author 💕

That was a beautiful documentary. Absolutely loved it. Thank you so much

Her drawings were a blend of the scientist with the adorable cartoonish characters creating the charm of her stories. This guy scribbling is better than mine but in no way does it pay homage to Beatrix Potter.

Fantastic Documentary, thoroughly enjoyed it. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

There is something ornamental hidden in Patricia's voice. She sounds so assertive and at the same time down to earth when explaining the world around us.

I loved those "little books 📚 ". Documentary was very well done.👏🌹

I absolutely loved Beatrix Potter growing up. We had this Peter Rabbit tea set and it was my favourite thing to look at and read. It was truly a pleasure watching this documentary and I think I'll be revisiting Beatrix Potter as a source of inspiration for my own illustration work going forward 💕

Love it! I was so fortunate to have been exposed to these stories by a teacher in elementary school, which in the Southwest United States, was not so much a given as it would have been in the UK, but a stroke of true serendipity; much like Ms. Potter's stories themselves.

I tremendously enjoyed this lovely documentary dedicated to a unique storyteller and writer ! My special appreciation to Patricia's presentation ,to her art and feeling !

Atleast the 2nd time around she did not let her parents ruin her 2nd chance at happiness

Me, sad and tired of the world, feeling defeated - 😢 Old lady that looks like the kindest old grandma ever talking about Beatrix Potter while walking with a cane through the fields - 🙂

As a child in the 40s in NZ I grew up with Beatrix Potter's tales, as did my mother and her sister before me. In the early 50s we went to England for a couple of years and l stepped straight into the world of my English story books. The house we leased even had a spinney, with badgers. We even visited Beatrix Potter's house, and saw the stone wall, kichen, four-poster bed and so much else that featured in her stories. So special!

Frederick Warne & Co Publishers initially rejected Beatrix but reconsidered. Norman died of pernicious anemia brought on by leukemia.

Oh, My, Goodness...!!! Thank You SO Much for Patricia Routledge...!!! I missed her so much and am so happy to see her. 💖💖💖 💖💖💖 💖💖💖

A Beatrice Potter historian was selected for presentation at the western Pocono library in Pa. Also the girl scouts were having a afternoon tea with their most favorite teapots from their family. They all shared their most treasured memory of the family teapot 's. It was such a magical day loved every moment

I grew up learning to read, reading Beatrix Potter stories to my parents - for practice. I am 69 now. My parents are Voyagers in the Undiscovered Country. And I STILL HAVE my mothers Beatrix Potter books. Thanks for the memories Patricia Routledge and Timeline.

Hyacinth Bucket oh how I love Patricia Routledge seeing this lady brings back very fond memories of watching keeping up appearances on PBS on sunday night with my grandpa.

I love Patricia Routledge!

I have loved her stories and illustrations since i was a toddler. She is truly amazing! Also does anyone else wish the narrator was their grandma? Because i do ❤

Loved Beatrix Potter when I was a child & I still do!! Loved mischievous Peter Rabbit 🐇 ❤

What a wonderful story. ❤️

We’ve just spent a week in Lindeth Howe, Beatrix’ house in Browness-on-Windermere. It’s a country house hotel now and it was amazing sleeping in a room that was once her favourite parlour. Absolutely loved it, the house is stunning but best of all, the atmosphere is utterly beautiful. Her personality obviously still lingers. 💕💕

Loved learning about Lt Beatrix since her Tale of Peter rabbit is one of my fav ❤️

What a treat to spend almost an hour with two of my favorite artists.

Dear Patricia , I so enjoyed this I am watching it again. When I was just 4 years old I was given Peter Rabbit. I still recall well the dear little book and smooth pages that went with the story. That is the first book I remember 74 years ago. I am slowly recovering from my husbands death but sad to say I was given meds. that not just crippled my feet but left me bedridden with chronic fatigue. I am envious of your beauty and energy but also know there would be a rare sadness in it. Can I thank you again for not just this but all the wonderful humour you have given me . You have been such a joy to so many and I can’t even touch about your singing. From New Zealand 🥰

How exciting to hear about the new book. Thank you for this story of her life. What a brave woman she was, now I love her even more.

Wonderful documentary 👏.....

This is one of the most comprehensive documentaries about Beatrix Potter I've ever watched. Patricia Routledge, the British prominent actress, ushers us into a mesmerizing tour of Beatrix's enchanting life. Absolutely fascinating!

Such an enjoyable watch!

“It’s pronounced, Bouqet, thank you very much!”💐💐🥰

I love Beatrix Potter! I have several books about her next to her children's books of course! She was a truly amazing woman! The Lake District owes her so much! I still haven't managed to go visit all her favourite places and where she lived! I still hope to someday! She is one of those few people where one can say she was a beautiful person in body and soul! Her spirit and character, her determination and passion! And what a legacy she left behind!

Best thing I've watched on KZfaq in ages. Absolutely delightful.

I actually read a few of her books in my early 20's. I loved them. She was pretty terrific too. ♥️

Fun fact: “Peter Rabbit” was among General Hideki Tojo’s favourite reads, which he also introduced to his children and grandchildren.

I collect Beatrix Potter and so does my mother. I've got 🍵 teacups, 📚 books, toys, Peter 🐇🐰they're the most enchanting characters ever created 🥕 this has got to be the most beautiful documentary I've heard in a long time. Beatrix was quite a character. If she ONLY knew the legacy she's left behind! To see the archives...It astounding!!!

Lovely documentary. As the grandchild of 4 UK immigrants here in Canada I never took to these tales or drawings as a child surprisingly. My childhood best friends room, clothes and artwork however, was all Beatrix Potter. Beatrix was a fascinating person.

My heart is so touched by this marvelous woman’s life and world! Beautiful!! Thank you 🙏