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The Secret Life of Mrs Beeton

Duration: 1 hour, 26 minutes

on BBC Four

Feisty costume drama portraying the reality behind one of Britain's most enduring cultural icons. Dead by the age of 27, Mrs Beeton was far from the crinolined matron of her image.

Contributors

Isabella Beeton:
Anna Madeley
Sam Beeton:
JJ Feild
Elizabeth Dorling:
Anna Chancellor
Henry Dorling:
Jim Carter
Monsieur Goubard:
John Albasiny
Henrietta:
Liz Kettle
Dr Oliver:
Philip Anthony
Dr Ramsey:
Tim Preece
Dr Winchester:
Rupert Wickham
Blonde Woman:
Katie Kensit
Director:
Jon Jones

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