Hidden Villages in Britain

Subject: Hidden Villages in Britain
From: Thomas Stern
Date: 11 Jun 23 - 09:05 PM

I've watched a few episodes of this series, available for
streaming on FREEVEE. Hosted by Penelope Keith (you may
remember her from Britcoms THE GOOD NEIGHBORS and TO THE
MANOR BORN).
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Beautifully filmed showing magnificent British landscapes
(and seascapes), a couple of the shows I've watched include
Folk Traditions and celebrations such as the Abbots-Bromley
Horn dance, and others (hobby horse). So far have no focus
on music traditions other than the music accompanying
the various celebrations.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbots_Bromley
Americans may know Abbots Bromley from its presentation in
THE REVELS, founded by John Langstaff and performed in Boston,
New York, San Francisco, Washington DC.....
https://revels.org/history-and-founder/

Not always pleased with the narration, but it is beautiful
to watch.

Has anyone else seen the series - perhaps point out some of the
more interesting folkloric segments ?????

Cheers, Thomas.

Subject: RE: Hidden Villages in Britain
From: Stanron
Date: 13 Jun 23 - 02:33 PM

Just about to start on BBC 2 is a program called Villages by the sea, hosted by archaeologist Ben Robinson. It's only 30 minutes long so there's little time for music but it's well worth a watch.

Subject: RE: Hidden Villages in Britain
From: Manitas_at_home
Date: 13 Jun 23 - 04:05 PM

The programme was in was called The Good Life in the UK. It's protagonists were called Tom and Barbara Goode.