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 ❤!
So was my dear wife. She was the librarian at a local private school. She loved reading to children. She would even read to me. I miss that. She passed Nov.24.
Patricia Routledge was absolutely wonderful. She provided a genuine journey through time. I came away appreciating Beatrix Potter like never before. Patricia thank you.
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
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.
Just imagine if the pure intelect of unsung females had entered the scientific world 100 years ago, where we might be today. I am not a feminist but a realist that realizes womens minds have a treasure trove that goes beyond the boundaries of what normal men dare to express!
@@theshepherdsinn It's interesting how you say that, but also say you're 'not a feminist'. What, pray tell, is a feminist if not someone who thinks that women are the equal of and deserve the same rights as men? Because by that metric, you are most certainly a feminist.
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.
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.
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!
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!
And get m'sister, Violet, on the pearl-white slim-line push-button digital telephone with automatic last-number redial so she can listen to the doc! ABSOLUTELY LOVE HYACINTH!
C, Meleg For a proprer cup of tea, no Richard, not those common tea bags proper tea,loose tea to be brewed in the Royal Doultdon tea pot with the hand painted periwinkles, nonono RICHARD those are ohh poor Richard... biscuit anyone??
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.
This is going to sound nuts, but laying in bed this morning I was wondering who they could have gotten to do those illustrations instead (yes, it bothered me that much!). Jan Brett. They should have gotten Jan Brett to do the illustrations.
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 .
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 am so sorry for your sad loss Carol. I too watch and listen long into the night, mine from pain. I hope life is kinder to you and you can smile again x
@@w.dossett3332 Thank you for your kind message when you yourself are coping with pain. I wish I could say I will think of you when I am watching my iPad but I have a feeling my night might be your day. Take great care of yourself. 🥰
Carole - I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband. Curious as to what a professional would say why you chose thrillers while grieving? Was it the only thing that made you feel? Like regular TV couldn't produce an emotion because you were so numb?
@@barbibutton9619 I was so numb. I couldn’t and didn’t want to believe it. Now I’ve let all our wonderful memories start coming in. Sometimes it makes me smile. Sometimes it makes me cry. I am nearly 80 and very unwell. I hope to meet him again soon. Strange thing was when I slept I would dream we were young again and it was wonderful. I don’t dream that any more and I miss that.
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
Yes, Patricia could play BP as an elderly lady looking back on her life at the beginning and end of each episode. Then a younger actress plays BP in the flashback. Would be lovely
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.
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🌟🌸
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.
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!
Thank you for saying that! Totally inappropriate. Why did they choose a man? Exactly the thing Beatrice was up against. There's no charm to his drawings. I'd love to know who made this decision? Were their no women illustrators available in the UK? What a disappointment.
@@janebennet1046 A different style altogether. Why oh why and who chose Quentin Blake? His style of illustrating certainly works with some stories but not Beatrix Potter.
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
Yeah me too, but in a way it would feel like a bleak imitation if they chose someone with the same style as her. More realistic in a way. It would never be her, and here they go the totally other way around and makes it maybe even more fun with Quentine. But i agree it is surprising.
Perhaps they wanted to appeal to those who were fans of Roald Dhal too. We shouldn’t be putting down another artist just because it is not Beatrix. He might have been a huge fan of hers and put a lot of heart into his work although they were in his style and not hers.
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.
@@orionxtc1119 She's definitely both! Her intelligence and talent have made enduring insights into human nature, and her humor and lightheartedness are so endearing! She's a gem! 💛
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 😍
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.
@@blessOTMA I wonder if his offerings will ever sell at one every fifteen seconds however much he thinks of them ? I think not ,surly they could have found someone more qualified He would I feel been dismissed in short order had the lady been around still !
@@bobnewmanknott3433 lol, there's no question BP would not approve or even be amused by his efforts. There does seem to be today a concerted effort to bring down the greats of the past at least a peg or two. We are in an age when Will Shakespeare is put out on the curb. Greatness offends.
@@blessOTMA I agree! I'm astonished a publisher would consent to scribbles and scrawls wearing the same round, and vaguely surprised, eyes! No Beatrix charm. Reduces the story to a cartoonish level..
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 😔🐿️🐇🦉
Agree, her style belonged with her books and there was no need at all for new artwork. I wouldn’t purchase any of these books without Beatrix Potter’s own artwork.
They shouldn't be publishing it. It was where she left it and that was her chose. It's just wrong! Especially with the art work , It will leave a unsettling taste on her last story and book if it is published. Not good!
Agreed. My kids love cats and cat stories, and we even have few of Blake's picture books but for Potter's story... it just doesn't feel right. That was a bizarre idea.
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.
Mrs Tiggywinkle is my daughters favourite character too. I have a lovely photo of her sitting next to Mrs. Tiggywinkle in her kitchen at the Beatrix Potter museum (?) in the Lake District.
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 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.
So sad that her parents did not want Beatrix to get married and have a life of her own. She was well-past her bloom of youth, and was tightly controlled by her parents.
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.
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.
Her parents sound like an odd pair. They opposed their son getting married as well and apparently he did it in secret they were so unreasonable. I think their minds were warped by wanting to be gentry when they clearly came from trade.
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.
I would like to see a female illustrator, a little gentler in structure and colour. How joyous and heart warming to view the life of this remarkable woman, very much a hero in my eyes. Thankyou.
@@heathercolston5306 yes, definitely a female and a more similar style. Those of us who love her books, love them very much for the illustrations and the unique and very stylish world she created. Quentin Blake's illustrations are too different. Those two have two very different fan groups. Unfortunately, the publishers had upset many people with their choice. The obvious choice for me was Jill Barklem. She was still alive when the manuscript for Kitty in Boots was found. Her style was very suitable, and similar. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jill Barklem (born Gillian Gaze; 23 May 1951 - 15 November 2017) was a British writer and illustrator of children's books. Her most famous work is the Brambly Hedge series, published from 1980.
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.
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!
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.
Bless your heart and soul, for your beloved wife was a truly blessed lady to have you by her side in this life and you will be together again and physical pains shall then never keep you apart. Love is eternal. Take care Robert
My late wife could channel Hyacinth Buck,er. Bouquet. That of course meant l was Richard. My wife loved to read to children at school. Loved Beatrix Potter,too.
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 !
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 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!
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 🥰
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.
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.
Artistically, you have two options. try and recreate her style, which is a nearly impossible task, and have the book dissppear amongst her other books, or go in a completely different direction. I fully expect that a version with more potter like illustrations will follow ata a later date mind you.
My mother grew up in the era Beatrix Potter was most prominent and brought me up on the books too. Her gorgeous illustrations were what really got me into art, which is now my biggest hobby and something I’d like to build a career on when I graduate high school- especially as a girl, she’s an amazing inspiration for me! She was certainly a remarkable woman.
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 💕
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.
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 ;)
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.
@@lorrainerichardson3280 My son was reading at three, without any real encouragement; I simply went along for the ride. Was fascinated with Sesame Street and loved me reading to him, mostly Thomas The Tank. We visited the library every week also. Fridge alphabet magnets were popular. He was soon reading to me although his general language ability was behind for his years, so he surprised a few people by reading street signs etc. at every opportunity. He thought it a great game lol!
@@JediJan I now have a boxed set of 10 of Beatrix Potter's books added to the collection. My grandson is one, his Mum reads to him and so do I so hoping he will develop a love of reading.
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. 💕💕
Shame on the 91 (at this writing) who thumbed down this wonderful tribute to a true lady. I never had the privilege of owning any of these classic masterpieces. Beatrix Potter should be put alongside other classic authors of her time like the Brontë sisters, Jane Austen, Emily Dickinson and Agatha Christie, and should be considered by elementary school students as a joy to read and an inspiration.
I still have my copy of The Wind In The Willows that was given to me by my grandmother's sister. She was born in 1900 and The Wind In The Willows was first published on 1908. It's inscribed 1966.
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.
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
@@annieoakley2925 Indeed. His wife was not high tone enough for them. Rather than be cut off, BP's brother hid the wife..The parents were very snooty and it's laughable because the pots of money came from dreaded trade, from printing fabrics just the generation before. Both of BP 's suitors were in trade and therefore beyond the pale. Thankfully she went ahead the 2nd time.
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.
Wonderful presentation of Miss Potter’s life. Patricia Routledge did a inspiring commentary and obviously loved her subject. She too is hugely talented and has blessed us with her varied characters onstage and screen.
This was enchanting.I am 65 and still collecting all things Beatrix Potter.My mother read her works to me.I have introduced my children, nieces and nephews ,and now great nephews and nieces.Beatrix has always been an inspiration to me.
*I feel so connected to her in every way* but, also, hers were the _first_ books given to me. My _curtains_ had Peter Rabbit on them as a wee-child, and the _Animated Series_ was a prized possession of mine. *Twenty-Six years on, I feel the same love as I always did for her work* , all along - _unique_ , _beautiful_ and _whimsical_ - *etc* !
I find myself coming back to rewatch this again and again-I absolutely adore Dame Patricia Routledge (“lady of the house speaking”)…she brings this story to life in a way that no other could. Thank you ✨💛
Oh wow, to have Patricia tell this story is a true gem!!!! She has made me laugh so many times in "Keeping Up Appearances". I am humbly so grateful for this video about a wonderful artist, by a wonderful artist!! USA
It is Patricia Routledge who brings in the true brew of Beatrix-magic . Her writings and her responsible love for Nature and other creatures flow consistently throughout her life & work. It is a wonderful doc for us, for this tech-savvy world.
I have not known Beatrix Potter for long, but her books (and adaptations) have really helped me through tough times in my life. So to her I just wanna give a big thank you.
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 ❤!
So was my dear wife.
She was the librarian
at a local private school.
She loved reading to children. She would even read to me. I miss that.
She passed Nov.24.
@@tgmccoy1556 so sorry for your loss. Know in your heart that your wife will live on in the hearts of those she instilled in the love of reading!
@@jeanglaze3817 thank you
I too am a retired children’s librarian. My favorite memories are reading to children.
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Beatrix Potter was an incredible artist, writer, botanist, gardener, nature conservationist. An incredible woman!
HI Diane, how are you doing?
@God_speed Jensen Van Gogh actually was born in the Netherlands but moved to France
thank you for calling her a ...woman and not a...women...just a pet peeve
I thought this was about Alice in Wonderland
I love the apparently simple, childish aura she kept her entire life, no apologies, and shared it with children small and grown.
Patricia Routledge was absolutely wonderful. She provided a genuine journey through time. I came away appreciating Beatrix Potter like never before. Patricia thank you.
Any project involving Routledge is guaranteed to be a delight.
So love Madame Patricia Rutledge. ❤️👍❤️
I got teary-eyed watching. I love watching Miss Potter over and over. I've purchased four of her books I read to my grandchildren.
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
I had a plate set as a kid. As far as literature, the same can be said of Anne of Green Gables, Wizard of Oz series, etc.
I was like, is that Mrs. Bucket? It is! hahahahah
Agree!
Not just children! I am fascinated with them... and Miss Potter. 🥰
@@janispayne5570 me too,I have Mrs.Tiggywinkle which I read occasionally…the stories stand the test of time & the illustrations so sweet & gentle
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.
Just imagine if the pure intelect of unsung females had entered the scientific world 100 years ago, where we might be today. I am not a feminist but a realist that realizes womens minds have a treasure trove that goes beyond the boundaries of what normal men dare to express!
@@theshepherdsinn It's interesting how you say that, but also say you're 'not a feminist'. What, pray tell, is a feminist if not someone who thinks that women are the equal of and deserve the same rights as men? Because by that metric, you are most certainly a feminist.
She was brilliant
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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.
MOVING AROUND, YOU CAN NOT SAVE ITEMS YOU WISH YOU HAD BACK
Me too, my dad bought them for me still my favorite thing I own.
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.
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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!
Beatrix and Patricia....what a lovely combination! Thank you so much!
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!
And get m'sister, Violet, on the pearl-white slim-line push-button digital telephone with automatic last-number redial so she can listen to the doc! ABSOLUTELY LOVE HYACINTH!
C, Meleg For a proprer cup of tea, no Richard, not those common tea bags proper tea,loose tea to be brewed in the Royal Doultdon tea pot with the hand painted periwinkles, nonono RICHARD those are ohh poor Richard... biscuit anyone??
It's Boo-kay!
Cup or beaker?
boo-kayyyyyyyyy residenceeeeeeee
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.
Christine Paige, I agree with you 100 percent!
So very true Christine!
Absolutely! My reaction at seeing those was to exclaim "Dear God, that's ugly!"
This is going to sound nuts, but laying in bed this morning I was wondering who they could have gotten to do those illustrations instead (yes, it bothered me that much!).
Jan Brett. They should have gotten Jan Brett to do the illustrations.
Thank you Christine my feelings exactly!
Oh my goodness! What a fascinating little documentary! And narrated by the wondrous Patricia Routledge. This is a must-see. I love this.
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 .
I love Beatrix Potter stories. I still own many of the books, a tea set, and a lamp.
It is very important for each girl to have a supporting and understanding father.
Those kinds of fathers are a great treasure and a blessing. Very lucky daughters.
Yes!
My daddy was a very supporting and understanding daddy. I loved and still love him.
My mother...not so much.
But my daddy made up for that.
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 am so sorry for your sad loss Carol. I too watch and listen long into the night, mine from pain. I hope life is kinder to you and you can smile again x
@@w.dossett3332 Thank you for your kind message when you yourself are coping with pain. I wish I could say I will think of you when I am watching my iPad but I have a feeling my night might be your day. Take great care of yourself. 🥰
Carole - I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband. Curious as to what a professional would say why you chose thrillers while grieving? Was it the only thing that made you feel? Like regular TV couldn't produce an emotion because you were so numb?
@@barbibutton9619 I was so numb. I couldn’t and didn’t want to believe it. Now I’ve let all our wonderful memories start coming in. Sometimes it makes me smile. Sometimes it makes me cry. I am nearly 80 and very unwell. I hope to meet him again soon. Strange thing was when I slept I would dream we were young again and it was wonderful. I don’t dream that any more and I miss that.
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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
I couldn't agree with you more...
Yes, Patricia could play BP as an elderly lady looking back on her life at the beginning and end of each episode. Then a younger actress plays BP in the flashback. Would be lovely
I grew up on these lovely books, thanks to my British grandmother. Her posh accent made those bedtime readings so special. RIP Grandma ♥️🇨🇦
Hi Andrea, how are you doing?
@@hurst-cs2jh Not too bad, ty. I don't know you, but I hope all is well for you.
@@andreamelless2822 thanks
@@andreamelless2822 I'm from Texas, where are you from if I may ask?
Dame Patricia Routledge is herself a grand masterpiece!!!
Indeed!
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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.
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🌟🌸
That’s so wonderful to read. I hope he grows to love them as much as we did growing up!
Hi Pamela, how are you doing?
Great to have Dame Patricia Routledge to present this story.
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.
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!
Thank you for saying that! Totally inappropriate. Why did they choose a man? Exactly the thing Beatrice was up against. There's no charm to his drawings. I'd love to know who made this decision? Were their no women illustrators available in the UK? What a disappointment.
Couldn’t agree with you more! Mr. Blake’s edged drawing is so opposite to Ms. Beatrix’s gentle grace, I was perplexed and disappointed
I agree. The illustrations are too edgy
And here’s me thinking he shouldn’t be doing it. He’s to harsh, it’s not BP. Micheal Petherick would have been a better choice for them
@@janebennet1046 A different style altogether. Why oh why and who chose Quentin Blake? His style of illustrating certainly works with some stories but not Beatrix Potter.
Charmed by the story about Beatrix and equally charmed by the storyteller Patricia. ❤️
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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
Yeah me too, but in a way it would feel like a bleak imitation if they chose someone with the same style as her. More realistic in a way. It would never be her, and here they go the totally other way around and makes it maybe even more fun with Quentine. But i agree it is surprising.
Perhaps they wanted to appeal to those who were fans of Roald Dhal too. We shouldn’t be putting down another artist just because it is not Beatrix. He might have been a huge fan of hers and put a lot of heart into his work although they were in his style and not hers.
I loved Beatrix Potter as a child read her to my kids someday I hope to read her to my grandkids
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.
Dame Patricia Rutledge is a favorite of mine. She is enduring.
Mrs Bucket, she's a classic. Lol.
endearing?
Love Dame Patricia! 💘
@@orionxtc1119 She's definitely both! Her intelligence and talent have made enduring insights into human nature, and her humor and lightheartedness are so endearing! She's a gem! 💛
@@orionxtc1119 endearing ?
What a wonderful biography of Beatrix Potter. Patricia Routledge was truly the best choice to tell this wonder story.
My sentiments exactly !
So agree!
I love her on Keeping Up Appearances!
I appreciated all the different voices of neighbors reading portions of Beatrix's books. Glad they included these wonderful folks.
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 😍
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.
love Beatrix Potter stories, read a biography some years back. this is very enjoyable. thankyou Patricia Routledge. wish you well.🧡
What a superb documentary about a long gone British national treasure, presented by Patricia Routledge, a living national treasure.
I think they should’ve been loyal to her style of art in the book that was entirely her idea.
Here here! His doddles don't cut it.
@@blessOTMA I wonder if his offerings will ever sell at one every fifteen seconds however much he thinks of them ? I think not ,surly they could have found someone more qualified He would I feel been dismissed in short order had the lady been around still !
@@bobnewmanknott3433 lol, there's no question BP would not approve or even be amused by his efforts. There does seem to be today a concerted effort to bring down the greats of the past at least a peg or two. We are in an age when Will Shakespeare is put out on the curb. Greatness offends.
@@blessOTMA I agree! I'm astonished a publisher would consent to scribbles and scrawls wearing the same round, and vaguely surprised, eyes! No Beatrix charm. Reduces the story to a cartoonish level..
@@elizabethpeterson7165 Indeed. Its a sacrilege.
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 😔🐿️🐇🦉
Agree, her style belonged with her books and there was no need at all for new artwork. I wouldn’t purchase any of these books without Beatrix Potter’s own artwork.
They shouldn't be publishing it. It was where she left it and that was her chose. It's just wrong! Especially with the art work , It will leave a unsettling taste on her last story and book if it is published. Not good!
His drawings are just plain ugly..call it what it is .
Agreed. My kids love cats and cat stories, and we even have few of Blake's picture books but for Potter's story... it just doesn't feel right. That was a bizarre idea.
I think Blake’s artwork is charming. Can’t we stay away from “appropriation”? That’s unnecessary.
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.
I love how the horses seemed to be listening to the story when the book was being read in the stables
Absolutely lovely. The narrator was perfect and beautiful as was the story. Thank you so much.
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I don’t know much about Beatrix Potter but I enjoyed this. Such a treat to see Dame Patricia Routledge.
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Mrs. Tiggy Winkle was one of my most favorite stories as a child! 🥰
Me too ❤️
U r so goob
Mrs Tiggywinkle is my daughters favourite character too. I have a lovely photo of her sitting next to Mrs. Tiggywinkle in her kitchen at the Beatrix Potter museum (?) in the Lake District.
Squirrel Nutkin was mine.
Same
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 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.
Hi Nancy, how are you doing?
One of my dreams is to meet the indomitable Patricia and buy her lunch, and have a proper chat...I absolutely treasure this lady.
I’ll pay the check for the whole table if you invite me too,
I’d have to take my tea in a beaker lol
Me too…
Just received entire set of KUP DVD's!
@Fredrik Larsson Don't need it
Beatrix was a bunny boiler!!! What a great line.
Yes, indeed! And Margaret Wise Brown skinned them.
@@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor heavens!
Not at all what I thought before!
@@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor nooooo! Not a bunny boilah!
I love her stories.The story of her life are fascinating.
So sad that her parents did not want Beatrix to get married and have a life of her own. She was well-past her bloom of youth, and was tightly controlled by her parents.
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.
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.
True, but back then young people had greater respect for their parent's wishes, right or wrong.
Her parents sound like an odd pair. They opposed their son getting married as well and apparently he did it in secret they were so unreasonable. I think their minds were warped by wanting to be gentry when they clearly came from trade.
That was sad and she had a second chance for a companion when she was older and still they were willing to wreck her chance for happiness yet again.
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.
I would like to see a female illustrator, a little gentler in structure and colour. How joyous and heart warming to view the life of this remarkable woman, very much a hero in my eyes. Thankyou.
@@heathercolston5306 yes, definitely a female and a more similar style. Those of us who love her books, love them very much for the illustrations and the unique and very stylish world she created. Quentin Blake's illustrations are too different. Those two have two very different fan groups. Unfortunately, the publishers had upset many people with their choice. The obvious choice for me was Jill Barklem.
She was still alive when the manuscript for Kitty in Boots was found. Her style was very suitable, and similar.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jill Barklem (born Gillian Gaze; 23 May 1951 - 15 November 2017) was a British writer and illustrator of children's books. Her most famous work is the Brambly Hedge series, published from 1980.
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.
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!
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.
Bless your heart and soul, for your beloved wife was a truly blessed lady to have you by her side in this life and you will be together again and physical pains shall then never keep you apart. Love is eternal. Take care Robert
That was a beautiful documentary. Absolutely loved it. Thank you so much
That was wonderful. Thank you very much.
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.
This is my all time favorite episode !!
Well done Mrs Hyacinth Bucket! from a canadian admirer!
Bouquet 🤣
My late wife could channel Hyacinth Buck,er.
Bouquet. That of course meant l was Richard.
My wife loved to read
to children at school.
Loved Beatrix Potter,too.
Maybe she was trying to be Patricia though?
@@SelinaCat yep she was a great fan of hers.
Its Bouqet......😝😂🤣
Oh, My, Goodness...!!! Thank You SO Much for Patricia Routledge...!!! I missed her so much and am so happy to see her. 💖💖💖 💖💖💖 💖💖💖
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 !
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.
U r so goob
KittyKat Perhaps in 5 years or so, they will do a revised edition with comparable artwork to Beatrix, just to placate her fans... yes?
They were thinking " let's bring down the old girl a peg or two " imo
We have yet to see the final result from rough early sketches. Give it time.
@@Imagio-jw6js It was published in 2016 .
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!
Thank you Patricia💜 Routledge for that very insightful look into our favourite author 💕
What a treat to spend almost an hour with two of my favorite artists.
My absolute favorite books as a child, especially the artwork.
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 🥰
My condolences on your loss❤️..
I hope you are improving every day.
Wonderful! 💕
But no one on earth can match her fabulous illustrations 🥰
Obvious can. Good example.. Kęstutis Kasparavičius
There is a movie out about Beatrix. Rene Zelwigger plays her and has Ewan Mc Gregor as the publisher Norman Warne.
"Miss Potter" is the films name.
A lovely film.
I saw it, a nice film.
I love that movie!!!
Are you kin to Norman Warne?
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.
Hi Sherey, how are you doing?
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.
I think she would hate the style of those new drawings, as do I.
I'm with you.
An
Yes his drawings are really horrid - completely the antithesis of B. Potter’s beautiful work!
Artistically, you have two options. try and recreate her style, which is a nearly impossible task, and have the book dissppear amongst her other books, or go in a completely different direction. I fully expect that a version with more potter like illustrations will follow ata a later date mind you.
I disagree, I have loved the whimsical drawings of Quentin Blake since I first met them in Roald Dahl stories.
My mother grew up in the era Beatrix Potter was most prominent and brought me up on the books too. Her gorgeous illustrations were what really got me into art, which is now my biggest hobby and something I’d like to build a career on when I graduate high school- especially as a girl, she’s an amazing inspiration for me! She was certainly a remarkable woman.
Thank you for such a lovely program. I am a distant cousin of Beatrix.
That's so good to know, Miss, your cousin was most talented, that's for sure and certain.
Such a fabulous thing to say at parties! How lovely for you.
How cool is that !!! 😎
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 💕
I had the same tea set. I wish I had kept it.
What a wonderful idea having mrs Bucket to tell the story. Perfect!❤👌🇳🇿🌻
Mrs Ruthledge
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.
Fantastic Documentary, thoroughly enjoyed it. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Best thing I've watched on TH-cam in ages. Absolutely delightful.
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 ;)
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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.
Also read the books to/with him as part of his learning to read.
@@pipmitchell7059 Oh yes. I'm a teacher and reading is a passion with me so hopefully will pass it on to him. =-)
@@lorrainerichardson3280 My son was reading at three, without any real encouragement; I simply went along for the ride. Was fascinated with Sesame Street and loved me reading to him, mostly Thomas The Tank. We visited the library every week also. Fridge alphabet magnets were popular. He was soon reading to me although his general language ability was behind for his years, so he surprised a few people by reading street signs etc. at every opportunity. He thought it a great game lol!
@@JediJan I now have a boxed set of 10 of Beatrix Potter's books added to the collection. My grandson is one, his Mum reads to him and so do I so hoping he will develop a love of reading.
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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. 💕💕
Shame on the 91 (at this writing) who thumbed down this wonderful tribute to a true lady. I never had the privilege of owning any of these classic masterpieces. Beatrix Potter should be put alongside other classic authors of her time like the Brontë sisters, Jane Austen, Emily Dickinson and Agatha Christie, and should be considered by elementary school students as a joy to read and an inspiration.
Peter Rabbit and Wind in the Willows were my milieu when I was a child.
... And Stuart Little!
And Winnie the Pooh.
I still have my copy of The Wind In The Willows that was given to me by my grandmother's sister. She was born in 1900 and The Wind In The Willows was first published on 1908. It's inscribed 1966.
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.
Frederick Warne & Co Publishers initially rejected Beatrix but reconsidered. Norman died of pernicious anemia brought on by leukemia.
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
My daughter once had a lot of B Potter collectibles. The only thing I kept after she married was my cherished Peter Rabbit teapot
Loved learning about Lt Beatrix since her Tale of Peter rabbit is one of my fav ❤️
@29:33 I love her candid and determination to shut up the older Warne brothers!! Hooray for Beatrix!! 🙌🙌🌼🌼❤️❤️
I loved those "little books 📚 ". Documentary was very well done.👏🌹
What a wonderful story. ❤️
I can’t remember when I have enjoyed anything more than I have this program. Thanks so much for making it.
Atleast the 2nd time around she did not let her parents ruin her 2nd chance at happiness
Indeed. Her brother hid his marriage from the family for years!
Wise choice there.
@@blessOTMA Really? It seems so sad that children have to fight to leave the family nest.
@@annieoakley2925 Indeed. His wife was not high tone enough for them. Rather than be cut off, BP's brother hid the wife..The parents were very snooty and it's laughable because the pots of money came from dreaded trade, from printing fabrics just the generation before. Both of BP 's suitors were in trade and therefore beyond the pale. Thankfully she went ahead the 2nd time.
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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.
Wonderful presentation of Miss Potter’s life. Patricia Routledge did a inspiring commentary and obviously loved her subject. She too is hugely talented and has blessed us with her varied characters onstage and screen.
This was enchanting.I am 65 and still collecting all things Beatrix Potter.My mother read her works to me.I have introduced my children, nieces and nephews ,and now great nephews and nieces.Beatrix has always been an inspiration to me.
*I feel so connected to her in every way* but, also, hers were the _first_ books given to me. My _curtains_ had Peter Rabbit on them as a wee-child, and the _Animated Series_ was a prized possession of mine. *Twenty-Six years on, I feel the same love as I always did for her work* , all along - _unique_ , _beautiful_ and _whimsical_ - *etc* !
I find myself coming back to rewatch this again and again-I absolutely adore Dame Patricia Routledge (“lady of the house speaking”)…she brings this story to life in a way that no other could. Thank you ✨💛
Oh wow, to have Patricia tell this story is a true gem!!!! She has made me laugh so many times in "Keeping Up Appearances". I am humbly so grateful for this video about a wonderful artist, by a wonderful artist!! USA
It is Patricia Routledge who brings in the true brew of Beatrix-magic . Her writings and her responsible love for Nature and other creatures flow consistently throughout her life & work. It is a wonderful doc for us, for this tech-savvy world.
I actually read a few of her books in my early 20's. I loved them. She was pretty terrific too. ♥️
I have not known Beatrix Potter for long, but her books (and adaptations) have really helped me through tough times in my life. So to her I just wanna give a big thank you.