Wartime Farm
Season 1 Episode 2 of 8
The experiment continues by re-creating the challenges faced by British farmers as the Second World War continued into 1940. Ruth Goodman discovers the impact of rationing on the country's kitchens, learns about the black market, and takes part in a canning drive with the Women's Institute. Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn try their hands at making silage, a practice designed to provide alternative food sources for livestock. They also explore the work of the Women's Land Army, and discover how a farmer helped put a stop to racial prejudice during Land Girl recruitment
Wartime Farm airs on Together TV +1 at 4:00 AM, Friday 17 January.
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Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
History
Ruth Goodman
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Alex Langlands
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Peter Ginn
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