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February

Episode 6 of 12

Five archaeologists and historians run a farm for a year as it would have been in the reign of King James I. February, and a snowstorm has damaged their privy.

February is the team's sixth month on the farm. A heavy fall of snow turns it into a winter wonderland, but a storm has damaged their privy so they have got to rebuild one from scratch, and delve into waste management 17th century-style.

Despite the cold they still have to look after the animals, which means checking up on the pregnant cows and bringing in their period variety of sheep for a thorough check-up. They get busy preparing for spring sowing, and a music specialist brings along an assortment of contemporary instruments to warm them by the fire. With Lent upon them, they have to try their hand at some 400-year-old recipes for fish and apple pudding.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 13 Oct 2009 19:30

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Role Contributor
Producer Peter Sommer
Director Peter Sommer

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