The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton 18 years old

In 19th century Victorian England, Mrs. Isabella Beeton produced what became an essential book for housewives of the day. She was married at a relatively young age to Sam Beeton, a publisher of books and magazines on a variety of subjects. Not someone to sit at home in the traditional role of a housewife, Mrs. Beeton started work in her husband's business, initially as an editor correcting English but then writing some of the columns herself. It as at this point that she developed an idea for a cookbook and Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management was born. Her life was not an easy one however. The publishing business went bankrupt, she lost two children at a young age and had several miscarriages. She died at the age of 28.

Credits

The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton Cast

Name Character
Andrea Riseborough She was 24, now 43 years old as Myra
Jim Carter He was 58, now 76 years old as Henry Dorling
Anna Chancellor She was 41, now 59 years old as Elizabeth Doring
Joseph Mawle He was 32, now 50 years old as Fred Greenwood
Anna Madeley She was 30, now 48 years old as Isabella Beeton
Siobhan Hayes She was 31, now 49 years old as Anne - the Maid
JJ Feild He was 28, now 46 years old as Sam Beeton

The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton Crew

Name Department
Jon Jones as Director. He was 19 (now 37) years old Directing
Sarah Williams as Writer. She was 46 (92) years old when She died Writing
The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton (18 years)

  • Release day: Monday, October 16, 2006