Adapted from the edition prepared by Jeanne Preston
In the 18th century a young farmer's wife wrote a diary. She wrote about her cooking, her quarrels, her butter-making, and the love story of her maid Sarah. This film re-creates 18 months in her life on a remote Herefordshire farm.
starring Elin Jenkins as Anne Hughes with Barry Jackson, Joanne Pearce Juliet Harmer and Ann Way
"The prize for the most beautiful programme of the holiday goes to Michael Croucher for his Anne Hughes ... which marvellously penetrated the Christmas tinsel to reach the heart." (DAILY TELEGRAPH)
"The perfect programme - without a flaw to pick at or a fault to find fun with - was Anne Hughes." (THE GUARDIAN)
BBC Bristol