Fifteen years ago Victorian Farm brought Ruth Goodman to the attention of most of us. The programme was one of BBC Two's biggest hits in 2009, and for good reason. Three presenters recreated the challenges of life on a Victorian farm based on contemporary records, and the nation was gripped.
We all silently thanked our washing machines as we watched Goodman tackling the laundry; a process of stain removal, mangling and ironing that stretched over an entire week. Goodman's enthusiasm was enthralling and she is now a regular on 'living history' programmes, explaining and demonstrating how our ancestors used to live.
We caught up with Goodman shortly after the launch of her new podcast, . The series digs deep into the
