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Victorian Pharmacy (2010)

TV Series ★ 10.0 60 min

Victorian Pharmacy is a historical documentary TV series in four parts, first shown on BBC Two in July 2010. It was made for the BBC by independent production company Lion Television. It was filmed at Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire. It is a historical documentary that looks at life in the 19th Century and how people attempted to cure common ailments. Since some of the ingredients of Victorian remedies are now either illegal or known to be dangerous, Nick Barber often uses his modern pharmaceutical knowledge to produce similar products without those ingredients. The other main presenters are Tom Quick, a PhD student, and Ruth Goodman, a domestic historian who also appeared in Tales from the Green Valley, Victorian Farm and Edwardian Farm.

Martin Kemp Director

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Released
July 15, 2010
Runtime
60 min
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Lion Television

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Frequently asked questions

What is Victorian Pharmacy about?
Victorian Pharmacy is a historical documentary TV series in four parts, first shown on BBC Two in July 2010. It was made for the BBC by independent production company Lion Television. It was filmed at Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire. It is a historical documentary that looks at life in the 19th Century and how people attempted to cure common ailments. Since some of the ingredients of Victorian remedies are now either illegal or known to be dangerous, Nick Barber often uses his modern pharmaceutical knowledge to produce similar products without those ingredients. The other main presenters are Tom Quick, a PhD student, and Ruth Goodman, a domestic historian who also appeared in Tales from the Green Valley, Victorian Farm and Edwardian Farm.
Who created Victorian Pharmacy?
Victorian Pharmacy was created by Martin Kemp.
Who stars in Victorian Pharmacy?
Victorian Pharmacy stars Ruth Goodman, Tom Quick, Stephen Noonan, Nick Barber.
When was Victorian Pharmacy released?
Victorian Pharmacy is a 2010 documentary, reality series.
Where can I watch Victorian Pharmacy?
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