Beatrix Potter: The Secret Life Of A Victorian Genius | Beatrix Potter | Absolute History
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- Опубликовано: 26 дек 2022
- Following in the footsteps of the Victorian publishing sensation, the JK Rowling of her day, Patricia travels from London to Scotland and the Lake District to discover what fired Beatrix’s imagination and where her love and understanding of animals were born.
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When I saw the drawings of the new illustrations, I said, "no, no, no, no, no!" They are wonderful and creative drawings by a clearly talented man, but they are not right for a Beatrix Potter book. They really need to find an illustrator who can make this last book look like Beatrix did the illustrations. It is just not right to change the style now.
exactly!!! there are many artists who can imitate her style and do her justice!
Very much agree. There are many beloved cartoons whose animation has stayed consistent throughout the decades in the hands of various artists. The art style is very important to the story!
I think they want to combine two classic artists from childrens books world even though the two styles clash.. but i see why they made the decision..I for e. g who growing up read both Beatrix Potter and Roald Dalh find seeing the two combined quite interesting and nostalgic even though not suited..Quentin Blakes illustrations suited Roald Dahls books perfectly..and Beatrix illustrations suited hers..i see why they made this decision.
@@Aurora-qn2dx Yes, it has to do with money and targeting the customers who will buy the books or have never bought them before- younger parents who would like the newer illustrations according to what they are used to in other works.
A great little documentary about Beatrix Potter as I adore all of her books and illustrations but ….Oh nooooo this new version of her drawings by this artist is nothing like her style at all, it’s harsh and crazy looking. This man may be a great artist but he is not right for a Beatrix Potter book where her drawings were soft and fairytale like. What were they thinking and if used in a new book about her I won’t be buying it if the illustrations don’t look like her style! 😲
Fun fact: Beatrix Potter kept diaries, between the ages of 15 and 30, in a secret code so impenetrable that it was not deciphered until the 1960s. Though the code itself was not too difficult, her handwriting was minuscule, and she wrote her code so fluently that it took superfan Leslie Linder 16 years to decipher all her writings.
@londongael
One more fact which proves how special and different she was.
Thank you for this additional and very interesting information.
@@lechat8533 You're welcome! She really was a remarkable human being.
I think it’s awful that someone would invade the privacy of her diaries! My goodness, leave something that belongs entirely and solely to her.
Because her parents were so controlling.
@@willowhilldesigns7 when you're dead, you have no say in the matter...
Very little mention is made of the fact that not only did Beatrix Potter write those famous children's books, she was also a champion sheep breeder, owning 14 hill farms and 4000 acres of the Lake District. Such was her experience and knowledge of the Herdwick sheep breed, she was often asked to judge agricultural shows in the area..... Once settled in the Lakes, she became friendly with Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley, who founded the National Trust. Upon her death in 1944, Beatrix Potter left her home, land and her farms to the National Trust. The Peter Rabbit books continue to sell in their millions, and are still published by the original publishing company, Warne.......
Someone once turned up on the Antiques Roadshow with an original letter signed by Beatrix Heelis (her married name). Had it been signed Beatrix Potter, it would have been worth considerably more......
So her self is not worth her own name.
Oh what a treasure of a documentary! Patricia Routledge is amazing and really brought the story of Beatrix Potter to life. Its hard to believe she is 93!
I had to do a double take when I heard her voice! Was not expecting that when I clicked on this video! Keeping Up Appearances was a childhood favorite of mine, lol. So pleased to see she's still going strong.
I was watching this documentary and started thinking, "Wait a minute, is this Hyacinth?" I love this actress, and I am so happy to see she is still with us!
Love her voice
She is really amazing with her brilliant English- it makes my mouth water.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Patricia Routledge is also a wonderful, versatile singer!
Her drawings at 9 are absolutely incredible!
I can hardly fathom how good they are, even for an adult with artistic training!
Her name rings something like a peculiar super hero with a peculiar super power. Also food for thought i live in the bronx. Im 41 i grew up around alot of ugly ppl and situations and absolutely adore beatrix i found her sexually appealing for years and never told anyone.
Beatrix Potter I found out this week, she is in my family tree! I'm so honored to have such a wonderful , fascinating woman to be in my family! I'm so glad I found this beautiful documentary of her life . Just listening to this I marvel at how much she is like me! I'm also an artist , unstoppable person who pursues my goals . Beatrix 's love for animals and nature is dear to me so much. Like her I've recently purchased land that I had always hoped of owning one day. Yes steely determination ! So much we share! Wow!
Are you from Beatrix direct line or her Brother? That's just so so cool ☺️
@@keztukariri I'm not sure yet how Beatrix and I am related , like through which relative. It's from family members on my mothers side . I discovered it about a couple weeks ago. I want to do more research on this. I'll have to look into who her brother was.
how she never had kids
@@jinz0 granduncles/aunts exist.
@@jinz0She LOATHED children.
"Is that our Hyacinth?" Patricia Routledge and Beatrix Potter..fantastic!
Mrs bouquet 💐 ❤️ not Bucket 😂
Yes I love her ❤
when i was a baby my mom's friend gifted me a book of beatrix potter "The tale of MR. Jeremy fisher", it was the first book i've ever read and i keep it in a very special place of my heart
2:55 bugs bunny 🐇
Sorry what is*, Bugs Bunny?
Im not even sure my first book, what a wonderful memory
@@ashleelarsen5002 Bugs Bunny was a cartoon shown on US television. The cartoon was very popular in the 1960’s.
@@robinhowells159 I know! I had a grey and white bunny, when I was young, his name was Mr. Bugs
@@ashleelarsen5002 Mr Bugs! Love it!
We had several bunnies as children, unfortunately everyone of them was named Hector.🤷🏼♀️
The new Kitty in Boots looks like Pete the Cat. Don't think I can wrap my head around a manic looking cat while reading Beatrix's language. Plus the charm of her illustrations is that she was a naturalist & the illustrations ring true along with all their misadventures.
This is another good example of how intelligent, scientific women were made to sublimate their talent into "acceptable" female pursuits. I think I would have loved her mushroom books as much as her stories and maybe had learned something, too.
I will sound rude, but, I do not like the drawings of Kitty. They are not the smooth and realistic drawings Miss Potter drew.
You're completely right, the new drawings lack the peaceful calm and tender charm we all fell in love with so long ago.
No offense to Sir Quentin, but I agree! I love the point you make about intelligent, scientific women "sublimating" their work into acceptable female pursuits. That has been my experience, too, and that's just the way to describe it.
Love your comment, Victoria. I couldn't agree more on that. Her drawing style was impeccable, matching her unrivalled prose.
yeh the bbc have created an odd animation.
What a pleasure to hear THAT VOICE tell this story.
Yes indeed!!
I love the Beatrix Potter stories to this day.
I live in Brazil, and I had the opportunity to watch the stories of Peter the Rabbit on television, to this day I still get emotional remembering the opening and ending of the animations.
A few years ago I found a book with all these stories, it was a huge emotion to find the book and it was also an exercise to improve my English.
This universe she created is magical and enchanting.
I grew up reading her books, little treasures with thick, glossy pages and embossed covers that our mum would buy for our birthdays or Christmas. I have plaster models of Tom Kitten and Mrs Tiggywinkle that I made when I was about 10, and painted. Reading her life story as an adult and a gardener gave me so much respect for her as a country woman, environmentalist and farm owner. I am glad her work is still loved, so many years after her death.
Two of my absolute favourites, Beatrix Potter and Patricia Routledge. Patricia's diction is amazing.😁💖💖💖👏🙏
Fun to see Hyacinth!
My thoughts, too.
Je suis d'accord!!! 🤗🤗🤗
i was hypnotized by her speaking, amazing
@@SeaSerpentLevi me too 💗🐇🐿️🐀
Beatrix Potter's stories give me warm feelings of comfort. Memories of my grandparent's cozy home, with a fire going and a warm cup of milk.
I have loved her books since I was a little girl. I'm 66 years old now and I still love her works. She was awesome!
Patricia Routledge will be 94 in February! God bless her!
She's still with us.
Oh my!!! Bless her!!
Yeaaaaaa! Absolutely love her !!!!❤❤❤@@harddriven1344
This was excellent 🐇🦔🐀 One thing I love about Beatrice Potter’s books are her character illustrations: neat, precise and rather cute. They enhance the story. And what talent in her botanical illustrations of various fungi. Talking of talent, Quentin Blake, though talented, his illustrations (in my personal opinion) are rather messy, and opposite to the precision of Miss Potter’s. I wonder why out of all illustrators Quentin was chosen to illustrate Beatrice’s unpublished story, ‘Kitty in Boots’ when their styles are so vastly different. I’m not sure I’d be drawn to purchasing this book compared to something of a neater, cuter and more precise style, fitting with Beatrice’s work. Oh well. I suppose we may never find out, and it’s okay because we can continue to enjoy the 23 books Beatrice did illustrate 🐑🐿🐖🐕Thank you Absolute History for this documentary (thumbs up) 👍
I totally agree with your opinion. I don’t think the cat is well illustrated. It would be awesome if someone could endeavour to illustrate the book as much as possible in the Beatrix fashion. That I would buy.🐇🐈🐈
I grew up with Beatrix Potter books and Patricia in Keeping up Appearances! This doc is like a warm hug.
Quite so!!
OMG, Hyacinth Bucket on Peter Rabbit! I LURVE it!
What a beautiful documentary!! Thank you, Patricia, you are an absolute treasure!❤
i have always loved the life works of Beatrix Potter. Mom majored in children's literature; our house was full of books, most prized among them Peter Rabbit and the Original Pooh.
Makes me sad and warm to think of times of my gran and my mum growing up and reading them to me. And how much the books we’re part of growing up. Nice to learn her strong and hard worked story too.
My favorite was Peter Rabbit as a child in U.S. Little Golden books for children.
HARE Comes PETER
CoTTon TAIL
HOPE N down
THEE BUN NEE TRAL
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The 2006 film Miss Potter is well worth watching, the cast is incredible and includes Bill Paterson, Ewan Macgregor, Emily Watson, Renee Zellweger amongst others.
Yeah...until you find out how much she HATED children...
Ginger and Pickles was always a favorite of mine. The idea of the village general also being run by animals and it going about as well as you'd guess always tickled me.
Oh gosh. What an incredibly tragic love story. I’m so sorry for her loss, i can’t imagine losing the love of your life so soon.
My heart breaks for her.
There is no one more I admire than Patricia Routledge to present this wonderful documentary. How I loved those books by Beatrice Potter as a child . A film did not represent what we needed to understand. Thank you.
I agree, although it's Beatrix. :)
I grew up with Beatrix Potter's books. I loved the stories, but the pictures were always my favourite. I love art, science and animals and I'm happy to see that Beatrix did too.
Yeah...but she LOATHED children
Yeah...but she LOATHED children
Her art and stories sort of remind me of the Wind in the Willows, since it’s animals that are humanized and have adventures.
I like how Patricia Routledge is the presenter. She was so funny on Keeping up Appearances.
*The Wind in the Willows* was originally illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard, another one of my favourite illustrators, who also illustrated A. A. Milne (Winnie ther Pooh).
Oh, yeah! That's what they remind me of. I love the Wind in the Willows and Winnie the Pooh. I could get lost for hours in the Hundred Acre Wood.
One of the best videos I've every had the pleasure of watching. Patricia Routledge with her wonderful speaking voice, brought everything to life.
How can someone attempt the perfection of this marvelous lady's illustrations... 🙏 Please, I respectfully ask the publisher's to respect her work and illustrations.
I, for one, would love to see if nothing but the story on the page. She left us with some of the most important and memorable works of her art. Her illustrations are burned into my memories. I can read a story and see those characters of hers come to life again and again.
So why not... those of us who love her work, use our collective imagination, and picture the new story as she would have drawn them.
Sometimes, that can be the best gift an artist can give to her devoted fans.
Asking us to live her world, as she saw it. To use our minds and hearts and remember her talents, she gifted them to us all...
Thank you, Ms. Beatrice, for giving me a wonderful childhood and helping me to discover the world of my own imagination.
May you R.I.P. 🙏 😇
Oh my! How strongly I agree!!
i love all the different people reading her stories! the exuberance of some of the adults is so charming and the children's voices so adorable.
Yes! Such a good point. Those were some of my favorite parts. A true pleasure to be read the works of the great Beatrix Potter by so many different voices.
Patricia Routledge is a treasure....my favorite actor with no peer.
Thank you. Most enjoyable.
She is one of my favorite artists , a very good botanical artist, and I love Peter Rabbit as a child, and still love the books.
Isnt Patricia wonderful in this shes so appreciative of Beatrix life and works 🙏 wonderful narration i love this xx
21:30 I'm from southern California, and hearing that little voice with her accent was so endearing. Oh my. SO cute! :D haha!
I just purchased The Peter Rabbit Library for my 4 year old granddaughter. Jemima Puddle-Duck was my favorite, but I loved them all. ❤
Even as a child, I knew how special Beatrix's illustrations were. She captured all of her animals perfectly.
I felt the same. Couldnt agree more.
I still have the Giant Treasury of Beatrix Potter book I was gifted in 1991. It has a handwritten note on the inside cover from my preschool teacher who gave it to me, which makes it more meaningful to me. I've let my children read it a few times and they really enjoyed it. My twins love the characters because we have bunch of animals.
Patricia is perfect presenter for this feature about Beatrix Potter….I never tire of seeing it again
I saw the movie staring Rene Zellwager portraying Ms. Potter and I fell in love with the movie. I watch it often. I will say, it said everything that this documentary said. Just grand.
OMG! Why THAT twitchy faced frump?
Why not...she was believable and many enjoyed that movie...I am 70 years old and enjoyed seeing the cottages, the lake district and the stalwart people that loved the land and animals and the care they gave to both land, water, animals. They were so true to what they loved;authentic and passionate about their own way of life!!!
Having seen the movie, I thought Rene Zellweger's English accent was pretty damn good for an American.....
Renee was so good in the movie. She is an amazing actress.
Sweet movie well portrayed by Rene
These books are memories
Beautiful film, Patricia Routledge is the perfect person to make it. I’ve been to Hilltop Farm and walked around the cottage, such a joyful and inspiring experience!
Wow, I would love to go!
@@rawdaaljawhary4174 Really worth a visit!
Ich erfuhr von Beatrix Potter erst durch einen Spielfilm. Dieser Film ist einfach bezaubernd; und seither wandle ich ein bisschen auf ihren Spuren, um mehr über sie herauszufinden. Dieses Portrait ist großartig, ein richtiger Schatz, vielen Dank.
I have a decorative planter with her illustration of peter rabbit on it i came to own quite randomly when someone left it at my work when they didnt want it, how lovely to see this!
A remarkable Dame telling us about another great lady. We are blessed
Will be going to Grasmere in June 2023. I now have a new appreciation of this wonderful woman. I NEVER knew that she was partially responsible for saving the incredible Lake District.
Yes indeed. Beatrix Potter owned 4000 acres of the Lake District and 14 hill farms in the area........she bought them specifically because she did not want to see any changes...... Beatrix Potter became a champion sheep breeder......and developed a vast experience of the Herdwick sheep breed.
Wonderful story . Thank you .
Quentin's illustration style bears no relationship whatsoever to Ms. Potter's.
There are thousands of English illustrators who would come very close indeed. What could they be thinking?!
I think maybe ehat they where thinking was this - I think they want to combine two classic british artists from the childrens books world even though the two styles clash.. but i see why they made the decision..I for e. g who growing up read both Beatrix Potter and Roald Dalh find seeing the two combined quite interesting and nostalgic even though not suited..Quentin Blakes illustrations suited Roald Dahls books perfectly..and Beatrix illustrations suited hers..i see why they made this decision..even though the better decision would have been keeping up her drawrings with an artist of today that could imitate her art style.
I agree with you completely Quentin’s art is more suited to stories like Roald Dahl which were a little out there and look nothing like Beatrix Potters beautiful soft illustrations. I think this choice was an insult to her work and I mean no disrespect to this man but of all the illustrators out there this was not the best choice and kind of makes me sad!
I agree so very strongly!!
What an amazing documentary! Patricia Routledge did an amazing job, bringing, to life, of Beatrix Potter! Absolutely fascinating!
She and her stories will forever be one of my favorites! This is my childhood and I will always feel very sentimental about them! ❤️
Beatrix potters seems to have been a very special,sweet and sensitive person,to love animals is a blessing.
Im not from UK but the British stories telling always being one of best exports to the world, wonder why? may be soild sense of history, bookworms & eccentricity etc.
I've seen this twice now and plan to watch it again. What a wonderful documentary.
Yes indeed!! My third time through!! Absolutely love it!!
Peter rabbit and the stories of his friends always seemed to make my day more exciting than they actually were. Thanks for making this video. You see when I was little it truly seemed as though her characters came to life. Stories can touch a person deeper than they ever knew no matter the subject, setting, or topic. Thanks to everyone who made this video possible.
Yes, I totally agree, I loved her books and artwork.
Her stories are so warm and comforting, make you see the small things in life and appreciate them more
I couldn't agree more! I love how stories are passed down from generation to generation, and continue to make us feel "warm." Just like when our beloved, trusted family members were reading them to us as children. That is the blessing and magic of children's books!
Patricia Routledge herself is a treasure and isn't she looking fabulous. A true beauty. God Bless.
I genuinely loved every moment of this documentary to bits! Thank you SO MUCH! I grew up with Beatrix Potter's stories and illustrations so I already loved the subject, but having it presented by the enchanting and knowledgeable Patricia Routledge just made this perfect. Thank you for transporting me into a whole different world for three quarters of an whimsical, cozy hour.
My kids never liked her stories or the old cartoons, they thought they were creepy and scary but I have always loved them. I did our church nursery in Beatrix Potter and just adore it.
That ‘s the charm!
Béatrix potter created such magic. People like her are exceedingly rare. I wish we could have gotten more stories and all the stories had become animated
The most charming illustrations and stories in children’s literature.
Remarkable artist, woman, and human being.
How on earth could Quentin Blake even be considered as a replacement for Ms Potter's work????? His work looks positively manic!!!!!
An absolutely marvelous narration…. Touched this 72 year old woman’s heart as much as Beatrix Potters enchanting stories that brought her animals to life for me oh so many years ago…. These same stories have been a part of my children’s lives and my grandchildren’s lives…. If I’m soon blessed with a great grandchild, rest assured Peter Rabbit will wiggle into the rails of their cribs also…. Now if you excuse me, I’m going to my bookshelf in the living room to dust off a few treasured books. Think I’ll brew a pot of tea and hunker down in my comfy chair for a few good memories.
I was obsessed with this for my first daughter, her nursery was Peter rabbit. It’s so timeless. And my youngest daughter’s pet name from me is Miss Moppet.
This Documentary Was So
Beautifully Presented!
I Loved It. Thank You!
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For me one of the most amazing human beings to have ever lived.
What a lovely programme.
I got one of her books when I was 10, and I still have it at almost 35. Golden edges on the pages, beautiful purple cover though the cover is cracked now near the binding but almost looks new otherwise.
Wonderful biography. I always though Peter rabbit was just one of those are old characters that no one really knew who came up with. I really enjoyed learning about this determined woman who succeeded at a time when things were mostly stacked against her.
I am grateful I grew up with her stories in Australia back then. After I became a mother of 4 children I continued her stories in Greece. I always loved her animal drawings.Thank you!
This narrator is also "Mrs. Bucket" in KEEPING UP APPEARANCES. FANTASTIC British comedy 😊
My introduction to Beatrix Potter's world is with the movies that came out. Still have them and when I feel like it, I'll stick a CD in the CD player and watch it all over again. So much nostalgia.
I couldn't resiste the urge to go watch an episode of "Keeping Up Appearances" after this.
I don't fancy his drawing in the least. Beatrice's drawings were a sweet and loving depiction of animals, that Mr. Blake doesn't even vaguely approach. Not a fan and although we have all the Beatrix Potters books tucked away, that my kids now in their 30's , loved , I would NEVER purchase a book illustrated by Brooks.
I agree....
The poor cat has crazy eyes....
Oh my yes!!! Yes!!!
Sadly, I bought It having NO idea what was coming! I can't look at it! Better they should have published it with NO illustrations!!
I LOVE PATRICIA ROUTLEDGE, been a huge fan of hers since Keeping Up Appearances but recognized her voice in the animated Peter Rabbit series from around the same time.
Love all of Ms. Potter's Books. Excellent naration by Ms.Rutledge.❤️
They have certainly withstood the test of time. People love her stories even now.
I love how the story is told - so heartwarming
For some odd reason my parents never bought us any Beatrix Potter books. I think they might have cost too much. (The 1950s were not the best of times for low paid railwaymen) So I was an adult before I even heard of them. I am so glad, though, that her fungi drawings are noted. They are exquisite. And the Linnean Society might have benefitted fans of Peter Rabbit but what knowledge did we lose.
Potter was an amazingly one of my early readers I love her art and hope they don’t change out new funky animal characters the words and existing characters match so lovely
If you have new works write and illustrate your
own works 😊
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things should go he’d untouched by time
❤ Fantastic documentary ❤️
Patricia Routledge! ❤ legend!
Beatrix Potter & her precious Artwork & Animal Stories were unknown to me until my Adult Life which I came to Treasure & Adore. I so appreciate this film narrated by Patricia Rutledge and it's showing today when we all need a Breath of Fresh Air in these Troubled Times. God bless us Every One !!⚘🙏⚘
Fabulous, The movie was excellent and very informative but Patricia dud a superb job here, thank you for the upload 😘
I just went to the Beatrix Potter Exhibit at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville TN! I loved it so much!!
Admirable woman. Fascinating Life! Loved this! Thank-you.
So wonderfully done! Love Patricia Rutledge & Beatrix Potter & their works❣️
Such an amazing programme. I am not English but i've always loved Beatrix, her warm, beatiful fairy tale world❤❤❤❤❤❤
The Tailor of Gloucester was my favourite. To think those little mice had made such tiny buttonholes! I lived in Gloucester and took my children to the little shop in College Court.
I have also visited that little shop it was magical, my favourite character was Samuel Whiskers.
Miss Potter is one of my favorites 🤗
Harry Potter’s wife?
One can never get enough of Beatrix Potter! A lovely production.
Absolutely beautiful video. Thank you.
My favorite books pick them up when i find them
Your favourite books pick what up?
It was so nice to see the life of Beatrix Potter I have admired her work along time, Thank you.
I met Beatrix Potter at my library in Manteca California when I was 7 yrs old ,I own 2 small books signed by her to me , Peter Rabbit also Squirrel nutkin
Thank you so much for posting this video! I am currently reading a biography of Beatrix Potter. It was wonderful to view some of the locations mentioned in the book as well as have a look at some of her original drawings. Well done in every aspect!
I've always thought the art made the story as much if not more than anything! Love the little stories
Beautiful and Brilliant.
Wonderful documentary, thank you!!
I grew up on these, I have a box set unfortunatelly missing a couple on the shelf almost directly infront of me right now.
Beatrix Potter AND Patricia Routledge. Wow.
And Harry Potter.
Great video! I never knew that Potter's life was such an amazing tale! Also, I absolutely adore how Patricia pronounces the word squirrel. To my American ears, it sounds like she's saying "squiddle"! Fantastic!
My Mom was born in England. She always pronounced 'squirrel' the same way! It was fun to hear it again.
@@hixiegirl the correct way🇬🇧
Joe Says: I noted the "peculiarity" of the pronunciation of "squirrel" - as a Florida native I grew up in a house surrounded by squirrels; I am used to hearing the word pronounced in a way that rhymes with "girl" (1 solitary syllable!)... I laughed out loud when I heard Patricia's 2-syllable pronunciation! 😃
What a lovely video! One of my favourites. 💕🥰