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 ❤!

@tgmccoy1556

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@jeanglaze3817

3 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@tgmccoy1556

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeanglaze3817 thank you

@LadyDiVintage1953

3 жыл бұрын

I too am a retired children’s librarian. My favorite memories are reading to children.

@nedmccarroll8462

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry u ar so goob

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

@cocoaorange1

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@normaharrod5337

2 жыл бұрын

I was like, is that Mrs. Bucket? It is! hahahahah

@sungoddiss

2 жыл бұрын

Agree!

@janispayne5570

2 жыл бұрын

Not just children! I am fascinated with them... and Miss Potter. 🥰

@lindaking9222

2 жыл бұрын

@@janispayne5570 me too,I have Mrs.Tiggywinkle which I read occasionally…the stories stand the test of time & the illustrations so sweet & gentle

Beatrix Potter was an incredible artist, writer, botanist, gardener, nature conservationist. An incredible woman!

@hurst-cs2jh

2 жыл бұрын

HI Diane, how are you doing?

@liamparrish840

2 жыл бұрын

@God_speed Jensen Van Gogh actually was born in the Netherlands but moved to France

@acts10truth

2 жыл бұрын

thank you for calling her a ...woman and not a...women...just a pet peeve

@eddiesroom1868

2 жыл бұрын

I thought this was about Alice in Wonderland

@2degucitas

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@joanodom2104

2 жыл бұрын

Any project involving Routledge is guaranteed to be a delight.

@TheGaelicgypsy

Жыл бұрын

So love Madame Patricia Rutledge. ❤️👍❤️

@bjaquez6

3 ай бұрын

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.

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.

@theshepherdsinn

3 жыл бұрын

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!

@eshbena

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@ellenmuseum

2 жыл бұрын

She was brilliant

@sambotros1918

2 жыл бұрын

@@theshepherdsinn kzread.info/dash/bejne/m3-jpNejma3flsY.html

@HamidSafeerChannel

Жыл бұрын

Thats my school

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.

@itsmeGeorgina

2 жыл бұрын

😎

@manjeetsingh-zu1cn

2 жыл бұрын

Hlo ! This manjeet singh

@manjeetsingh-zu1cn

2 жыл бұрын

Hii

@manjeetsingh-zu1cn

2 жыл бұрын

Can you speak in British english

@manjeetsingh-zu1cn

2 жыл бұрын

@HenryDaStick where do you live sir

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!

@karansunthpaul1331

3 жыл бұрын

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!

@christinemeleg4535

3 жыл бұрын

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??

@cidb.212

3 жыл бұрын

It's Boo-kay!

@alexcarter8807

3 жыл бұрын

Cup or beaker?

@jesterssketchbook

3 жыл бұрын

boo-kayyyyyyyyy residenceeeeeeee

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.

@beverlylawyer2286

3 жыл бұрын

MOVING AROUND, YOU CAN NOT SAVE ITEMS YOU WISH YOU HAD BACK

@Oasis7690

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, my dad bought them for me still my favorite thing I own.

Beatrix and Patricia....what a lovely combination! Thank you so much!

It is very important for each girl to have a supporting and understanding father.

@Lily_of_the_Forest

2 жыл бұрын

Those kinds of fathers are a great treasure and a blessing. Very lucky daughters.

@2degucitas

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@donnad6677

2 жыл бұрын

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.

I love Beatrix Potter stories. I still own many of the books, a tea set, and a lamp.

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

@Hugbryggen

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@mamamememoo

2 жыл бұрын

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.

Mrs. Tiggy Winkle was one of my most favorite stories as a child! 🥰

@decorDD

3 жыл бұрын

Me too ❤️

@nedmccarroll8462

3 жыл бұрын

U r so goob

@coolmum47

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Chebawitch

3 жыл бұрын

Squirrel Nutkin was mine.

@barbibutton9619

3 жыл бұрын

Same

One of my dreams is to meet the indomitable Patricia and buy her lunch, and have a proper chat...I absolutely treasure this lady.

@margaretcrowl5943

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll pay the check for the whole table if you invite me too,

@jrhweatherman85

3 жыл бұрын

I’d have to take my tea in a beaker lol

@maggsbufton1969

3 жыл бұрын

Me too…

@eepanusstar5940

2 жыл бұрын

Just received entire set of KUP DVD's!

@eepanusstar5940

2 жыл бұрын

@Fredrik Larsson Don't need it

Oh my goodness! What a fascinating little documentary! And narrated by the wondrous Patricia Routledge. This is a must-see. I love this.

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.

@evelynhester989

3 жыл бұрын

Christine Paige, I agree with you 100 percent!

@sandraolson1022

2 жыл бұрын

So very true Christine!

@mamadragon2581

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! My reaction at seeing those was to exclaim "Dear God, that's ugly!"

@mamadragon2581

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@francinamanning2320

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christine my feelings exactly!

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🌟🌸

@pumpkinpatch5

2 жыл бұрын

That’s so wonderful to read. I hope he grows to love them as much as we did growing up!

@hurst-cs2jh

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pamela, how are you doing?

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

@kathryncargillsage8194

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree with you more...

@blessOTMA

2 жыл бұрын

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

Charmed by the story about Beatrix and equally charmed by the storyteller Patricia. ❤️

@hurst-cs2jh

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Linda, how are you doing?

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.

@w.dossett3332

3 жыл бұрын

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

@carolking6355

3 жыл бұрын

@@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. 🥰

@barbibutton9619

3 жыл бұрын

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?

@carolking6355

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@sambotros1918

2 жыл бұрын

@@w.dossett3332 kzread.info/dash/bejne/m3-jpNejma3flsY.html

I grew up on these lovely books, thanks to my British grandmother. Her posh accent made those bedtime readings so special. RIP Grandma ♥️🇨🇦

@hurst-cs2jh

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrea, how are you doing?

@andreamelless2822

2 жыл бұрын

@@hurst-cs2jh Not too bad, ty. I don't know you, but I hope all is well for you.

@hurst-cs2jh

2 жыл бұрын

@@andreamelless2822 thanks

@hurst-cs2jh

2 жыл бұрын

@@andreamelless2822 I'm from Texas, where are you from if I may ask?

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 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.

@annaalice7042

2 жыл бұрын

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

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.

Beatrix was a bunny boiler!!! What a great line.

@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed! And Margaret Wise Brown skinned them.

@bonnielucas153

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor heavens!

@bonnielucas153

2 жыл бұрын

Not at all what I thought before!

@bonnielucas153

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor nooooo! Not a bunny boilah!

Great to have Dame Patricia Routledge to present this story.

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 loved Beatrix Potter as a child read her to my kids someday I hope to read her to my grandkids

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 😔🐿️🐇🦉

@JediJan

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@user-ob5nk3ss1p

3 жыл бұрын

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!

@marywalker2896

2 жыл бұрын

His drawings are just plain ugly..call it what it is .

@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@swissotto1

2 жыл бұрын

I think Blake’s artwork is charming. Can’t we stay away from “appropriation”? That’s unnecessary.

I think they should’ve been loyal to her style of art in the book that was entirely her idea.

@blessOTMA

3 жыл бұрын

Here here! His doddles don't cut it.

@bobnewmanknott3433

3 жыл бұрын

@@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 !

@blessOTMA

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@elizabethpeterson7165

3 жыл бұрын

@@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..

@blessOTMA

3 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethpeterson7165 Indeed. Its a sacrilege.

I appreciated all the different voices of neighbors reading portions of Beatrix's books. Glad they included these wonderful folks.

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.

Dame Patricia Rutledge is a favorite of mine. She is enduring.

@justsandra71

3 жыл бұрын

Mrs Bucket, she's a classic. Lol.

@orionxtc1119

3 жыл бұрын

endearing?

@heyokaempath5802

3 жыл бұрын

Love Dame Patricia! 💘

@bonniewylie3287

3 жыл бұрын

@@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! 💛

@maryroseart

3 жыл бұрын

@@orionxtc1119 endearing ?

Dame Patricia Routledge is herself a grand masterpiece!!!

@MsMirakel

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@danalejb2351

2 жыл бұрын

♥️

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 love how the horses seemed to be listening to the story when the book was being read in the stables

Thank you for such a lovely program. I am a distant cousin of Beatrix.

@deannabarnes3771

3 жыл бұрын

That's so good to know, Miss, your cousin was most talented, that's for sure and certain.

@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor

2 жыл бұрын

Such a fabulous thing to say at parties! How lovely for you.

@itsmeGeorgina

2 жыл бұрын

How cool is that !!! 😎

What a wonderful biography of Beatrix Potter. Patricia Routledge was truly the best choice to tell this wonder story.

@garywait3231

2 жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly !

@ohthelovelypoems

2 жыл бұрын

So agree!

@tammysummers5892

2 жыл бұрын

I love her on Keeping Up Appearances!

love Beatrix Potter stories, read a biography some years back. this is very enjoyable. thankyou Patricia Routledge. wish you well.🧡

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 😍

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.

@cocoaorange1

3 жыл бұрын

True, but back then young people had greater respect for their parent's wishes, right or wrong.

@carolinebarnes6832

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@PrimeDirective101

2 жыл бұрын

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.

What a superb documentary about a long gone British national treasure, presented by Patricia Routledge, a living national treasure.

Wonderful! 💕 But no one on earth can match her fabulous illustrations 🥰

@pastuh

Жыл бұрын

Obvious can. Good example.. Kęstutis Kasparavičius

I love her stories.The story of her life are fascinating.

@heyokaempath5802

3 жыл бұрын

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.

I think she would hate the style of those new drawings, as do I.

@christinepaige2575

3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you.

@heisenman4454

3 жыл бұрын

An

@heisenman4454

3 жыл бұрын

Yes his drawings are really horrid - completely the antithesis of B. Potter’s beautiful work!

@abrr2000

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Oh-hardy-har-har

2 жыл бұрын

I disagree, I have loved the whimsical drawings of Quentin Blake since I first met them in Roald Dahl stories.

Absolutely lovely. The narrator was perfect and beautiful as was the story. Thank you so much.

@hurst-cs2jh

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Melissa, how are you doing?

Well done Mrs Hyacinth Bucket! from a canadian admirer!

@sherirobinson5112

3 жыл бұрын

Bouquet 🤣

@tgmccoy1556

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@SelinaCat

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe she was trying to be Patricia though?

@tgmccoy1556

3 жыл бұрын

@@SelinaCat yep she was a great fan of hers.

@solidshade81

3 жыл бұрын

Its Bouqet......😝😂🤣

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.

I don’t know much about Beatrix Potter but I enjoyed this. Such a treat to see Dame Patricia Routledge.

@margaretbonte3994

2 жыл бұрын

L

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.

@hurst-cs2jh

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nancy, how are you doing?

Peter Rabbit and Wind in the Willows were my milieu when I was a child.

@MichaelAuthorAllAges

3 жыл бұрын

... And Stuart Little!

@triciasomogyi5431

3 жыл бұрын

And Winnie the Pooh.

@suecollins3246

2 жыл бұрын

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.

What a wonderful idea having mrs Bucket to tell the story. Perfect!❤👌🇳🇿🌻

@itsmeGeorgina

2 жыл бұрын

Mrs Ruthledge

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 ;)

@hurst-cs2jh

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Julia, how are you doing?

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!

@janebennet1046

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@theway414

3 жыл бұрын

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

@heyokaempath5802

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. The illustrations are too edgy

@ladyfaith9347

3 жыл бұрын

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

@lorrainerichardson3280

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

There is a movie out about Beatrix. Rene Zelwigger plays her and has Ewan Mc Gregor as the publisher Norman Warne.

@andrewmurray1550

3 жыл бұрын

"Miss Potter" is the films name.

@summerrose9565

3 жыл бұрын

A lovely film.

@cocoaorange1

3 жыл бұрын

I saw it, a nice film.

@chrissyknowsitall5170

2 жыл бұрын

I love that movie!!!

@airheadz6143

Жыл бұрын

Are you kin to Norman Warne?

My absolute favorite books as a child, especially the artwork.

This is my all time favorite episode !!

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.

@hurst-cs2jh

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sherey, how are you doing?

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!

Frederick Warne & Co Publishers initially rejected Beatrix but reconsidered. Norman died of pernicious anemia brought on by leukemia.

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.

@pipmitchell7059

3 жыл бұрын

Also read the books to/with him as part of his learning to read.

@lorrainerichardson3280

3 жыл бұрын

@@pipmitchell7059 Oh yes. I'm a teacher and reading is a passion with me so hopefully will pass it on to him. =-)

@JediJan

3 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@lorrainerichardson3280

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@sambotros1918

2 жыл бұрын

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That was wonderful. Thank you very much.

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.

Me, sad and tired of the world, feeling defeated - 😢 Old lady that looks like the kindest old grandma ever talking about Beatrix Potter while walking with a cane through the fields - 🙂

@theshepherdsinn

3 жыл бұрын

Do you know who she is? She is a star lead acctress in a series of dective shows on british tv from a few years ago. Google it, they are fun to watch. Her student side kick, Jeremy, becomes a partner in her investigations.

@jeanross7430

3 жыл бұрын

@@theshepherdsinn and Hyacinth Bucket pronounced Bouquet.😄😀

@Chebawitch

3 жыл бұрын

And many other things.

@cathyhamlin3611

3 жыл бұрын

Hoping you'll feel better soon, will pray

@simpaticaism

3 жыл бұрын

Truly a great actress of stage and TV , wonderful at comedy , I hope you will get to know her through her work xx Her comedy will lift your spirits .

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 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 💕

@yorkieterrier8868

2 жыл бұрын

I had the same tea set. I wish I had kept it.

Thank you Patricia💜 Routledge for that very insightful look into our favourite author 💕

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.

@teresabinette9387

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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.

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.

@heathercolston5306

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@everynewdayisablessing8509

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

I loved those "little books 📚 ". Documentary was very well done.👏🌹

I love Patricia Routledge!

@sarahholbrook3636

3 жыл бұрын

She is one of a kind. Love her.

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.

Oh, My, Goodness...!!! Thank You SO Much for Patricia Routledge...!!! I missed her so much and am so happy to see her. 💖💖💖 💖💖💖 💖💖💖

That was a beautiful documentary. Absolutely loved it. Thank you so much

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!

Fantastic Documentary, thoroughly enjoyed it. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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

@barbibutton9619

3 жыл бұрын

My daughter once had a lot of B Potter collectibles. The only thing I kept after she married was my cherished Peter Rabbit teapot

I have loved her stories and illustrations since i was a toddler. She is truly amazing! Also does anyone else wish the narrator was their grandma? Because i do ❤

@carrie-leehurzeler7413

3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever watched the TV program “Keeping Up Appearances?” If you haven’t, you absolutely must! It’s hilarious and stars the narrator only playing the role of a frustratingly image obsessed woman.

@sarahwithanhyouheathen3210

3 жыл бұрын

@@carrie-leehurzeler7413 i have heard of it, i think i may have even seen some episodes on pbs as a child 😊

@bloggerblogg5878

3 жыл бұрын

She looks like my grandma, except she isn't into literature( at least not anymore), but she told lots of stories by heart, when we were children, we don't know where these stories came from. My brother remember better then me, unfortunately my cousins missed this wonderful opportunity, she just didn't tell them for some reason.

@sarahwithanhyouheathen3210

3 жыл бұрын

@@bloggerblogg5878 my grandma read to me, but told me stories by heart too. Grandmas are the best!

@blessOTMA

3 жыл бұрын

@@bloggerblogg5878 I hope your brother writes them down or at least records a retelling of them What a treasure you have!

What a wonderful story. ❤️

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. 💕💕

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.

@nedmccarroll8462

3 жыл бұрын

U r so goob

@bgram7866

3 жыл бұрын

KittyKat Perhaps in 5 years or so, they will do a revised edition with comparable artwork to Beatrix, just to placate her fans... yes?

@blessOTMA

3 жыл бұрын

They were thinking " let's bring down the old girl a peg or two " imo

@Imagio-jw6js

3 жыл бұрын

We have yet to see the final result from rough early sketches. Give it time.

@blessOTMA

3 жыл бұрын

@@Imagio-jw6js It was published in 2016 .

Loved learning about Lt Beatrix since her Tale of Peter rabbit is one of my fav ❤️

What a treat to spend almost an hour with two of my favorite artists.

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.

Atleast the 2nd time around she did not let her parents ruin her 2nd chance at happiness

@blessOTMA

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Her brother hid his marriage from the family for years!

@deannabarnes3771

3 жыл бұрын

Wise choice there.

@annieoakley2925

3 жыл бұрын

@@blessOTMA Really? It seems so sad that children have to fight to leave the family nest.

@blessOTMA

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@sambotros1918

2 жыл бұрын

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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.

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.

Loved Beatrix Potter when I was a child & I still do!! Loved mischievous Peter Rabbit 🐇 ❤

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!

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 ✨💛

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 🥰

@LilyGazou

2 жыл бұрын

My condolences on your loss❤️.. I hope you are improving every day.

I collect Beatrix Potter and so does my mother. I've got 🍵 teacups, 📚 books, toys, Peter 🐇🐰they're the most enchanting characters ever created 🥕 this has got to be the most beautiful documentary I've heard in a long time. Beatrix was quite a character. If she ONLY knew the legacy she's left behind! To see the archives...It astounding!!!

I actually read a few of her books in my early 20's. I loved them. She was pretty terrific too. ♥️

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.

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 !

I love this documentary ❤ Like others I was hoping for the illustrations to be in Beatrix's style of Artwork. It gives the story pages a completely harsh look.

My father was a cousin of Beatrix Potter and I grew up on her books. My favourite was Jemima Puddleduck and my father had to read it to me every night even though I knew it off by heart. I would correct him if he got a word wrong! We also had the board game that is shown briefly at about 34 minutes. Happy days!

Best thing I've watched on KZread in ages. Absolutely delightful.

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.