The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton (2006)
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- 1h 25min
- Biography
- 16 Oct 2006 (UK)
- TV Movie
In 19th century Victorian England, Mrs. Isabella Beeton produced what became an essential book for housewives of the day. She was married at a relatively young age to Sam Beeton, a publisher of books and magazines on a variety of subjects....
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| Anna Madeley | ... |
Isabella Beeton
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| JJ Feild | ... |
Sam Beeton
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| Jim Carter | ... |
Henry Dorling
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| Anna Chancellor | ... |
Elizabeth Dorling
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| Siobhan Hayes | ... |
Anne - the Maid
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| Joseph Mawle | ... |
Fred Greenwood
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| Andrea Riseborough | ... |
Myra
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Liz Kettle | ... |
Henrietta
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| John Albasiny | ... |
M. Goubard
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Pierre Becker | ... |
French Assistant
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| Katie Kensit | ... |
Blonde Woman
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Tim Preece | ... |
Dr. Ramsey
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Philip Anthony | ... |
Dr. Oliver
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Rupert Wickham | ... |
Dr. Winchester
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Maureen Bennett | ... |
Mrs. Beeton
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Emily Walsh | ... |
Charlotte Dorling
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Alfred Harmsworth | ... |
Young Boy
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Orla Brindle | ... |
Cassandra Rogers (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jon Jones | ||
Written by
| Kathryn Hughes | ... | (book) |
| Sarah Williams | ... | () |
Produced by
| Katherine Lannon | ... | producer |
| Jessica Pope | ... | executive producer |
| Sue Smith | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Charlie Mole | ||
Cinematography by
| Ian Moss | ||
Editing by
| Sue Wyatt | ||
Editorial Department
| Alan Bishop | ... | colorist |
| Nigel Cattle | ... | on-line editor |
Casting By
| Jenny Duffy | ... | (as Jennifer Duffy) |
Production Design by
| Claire Kenny | ||
Art Direction by
| Stephen Wong | ||
Costume Design by
| Charlotte Holdich | ||
Makeup Department
| Carolyn Cousins | ... | makeup artist |
| Karen Hartley | ... | hair designer (as Karen Hartley-Thomas) / makeup designer (as Karen Hartley-Thomas) |
| Maureen McGill | ... | makeup artist |
| Kelly Willis | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Adam Selves | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bart Bailey | ... | second assistant director |
| Paul Cathie | ... | third assistant director |
| Lydia Currie | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Rob Anderson | ... | construction manager |
| Marshall Aver | ... | buyer |
| Chris Cull | ... | property master |
| Andrew Forrest | ... | stand-by props (as Andy Forrest) |
| Stuart Headley-Read | ... | dressing props: dailies (as Stuart Read) |
| Ben Johnson | ... | dressing props |
| Ben Johnson | ... | dressing props |
| Robert Judd | ... | dressing props |
| Georgina Millett | ... | assistant art director |
| Simon Riley | ... | stand-by props |
| Stephen Thomson | ... | dressing props |
| Michael H. Ward | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Ben Baird | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Rob Kingsbury | ... | boom operator |
| Billy Quinn | ... | production sound mixer |
| Nick Roberts | ... | adr mixer / dialogue editor |
Special Effects by
| Hugh Goodbody | ... | special effects technician |
| Mark Holt | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Simon Allmark | ... | visual effects editor: Men From Mars |
| Kris Anderson | ... | digital compositor |
| Paul Beard | ... | visual effects line producer |
| Simon Carr | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Simon Frame | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Isaac Layish | ... | digital effects artist |
| Tom Pegg | ... | digital effects artist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dave Carey | ... | steadicam operator |
| Antony Robert Ephgrave | ... | electrician (as Tony Ephgrave) |
| Pat Killeen | ... | rigger |
| Jay Polyzoides | ... | focus puller |
| Paul Swinton | ... | grip |
| Chris Thomas | ... | electrician |
| Keith Woodward | ... | gaffer |
Animation Department
| Hugo Moss | ... | animation |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Josie Martin | ... | costume assistant |
| Pat Williamson | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Simon Nixon | ... | location manager |
| Karen Steele | ... | location trainee |
Script and Continuity Department
| Judy Gayton | ... | script supervisor |
| Antonia Gordon | ... | script editor |
Additional Crew
| Jodie Cowman | ... | set runner |
| Mark Galbraith | ... | production executive |
| Lucy Hopkins | ... | production coordinator |
| Una Maguire | ... | publicist |
| Jamie Mayers | ... | production accountant |
| James McKay | ... | production runner |
Production Companies
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Other Companies
- Aquarium Studios (sound design - audio post)
- Casting Collective (extras casting)
Storyline
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In 19th century Victorian England, Mrs. Isabella Beeton produced what became an essential book for housewives of the day. She was married at a relatively young age to Sam Beeton, a publisher of books and magazines on a variety of subjects. Not someone to sit at home in the traditional role of a housewife, Mrs. Beeton started work in her husband's business, initially as an editor correcting English but then writing some of the columns herself. It as at this point that she developed an idea for a cookbook and Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management was born. Her life was not an easy one however. The publishing business went bankrupt, she lost two children at a young age and had several miscarriages. She died at the age of 28. Written by garykmcd |
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