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0:00:01 > 0:00:06- In an exciting experiment, - 18 people step back in time...
0:00:06 > 0:00:11- ..to experience life upstairs and - downstairs in a 1910 manor house.
0:00:12 > 0:00:16- Tonight, Rowan isn't happy - with the problems in the kitchen.
0:00:16 > 0:00:20- Because of the nonsense this morning - with the lack of fire...
0:00:21 > 0:00:26- ..our porridge has gone upstairs - and we're back to bread and cheese.
0:00:27 > 0:00:30- Anna and Ruth have a shock.
0:00:30 > 0:00:32- Oh, my God!
0:00:33 > 0:00:37- Mistress Tobias - is having problems with her food.
0:00:38 > 0:00:41- Have some garlic mushrooms - with your pepper, Mam-gu.
0:00:41 > 0:00:43- Subtitles
0:01:06 > 0:01:10- In manor houses - across the country in 1910...
0:01:10 > 0:01:13- ..the hall boy would be one - of the first out of bed every day.
0:01:14 > 0:01:18- Aled is 20 years old but at - the turn of the 20th century...
0:01:18 > 0:01:23- ..boys as young as 14 years old - would have been doing his job.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27- As the person who's paid the less, - I'm doing a lot of work.
0:01:28 > 0:01:30- Gary and I are very close.
0:01:31 > 0:01:35- I'm closer to Gary than anyone else - in the house at the moment.
0:01:36 > 0:01:38- We share a room.
0:01:38 > 0:01:43- Every night, after leaving the - house, we catch up with the gossip.
0:01:43 > 0:01:49- We have a long chat about the - day's events before going to bed.
0:01:52 > 0:01:56- Gary is also up to try and rectify - a problem in the kitchen.
0:01:56 > 0:01:57- Again.
0:01:58 > 0:02:02- There's no fire, - so there's no hot water.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08- We need hot water - to make the tea and coffee.
0:02:08 > 0:02:13- This is Mr Davies's second day - without a cuppa at 7.00am.
0:02:13 > 0:02:19- He'll be understanding, I think, - but not for long if this carries on.
0:02:19 > 0:02:21- We could be in big trouble.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26- Who is Gary impersonating - as he lays the table?
0:02:29 > 0:02:32- Mrs Quick likes coffee.
0:02:32 > 0:02:34- She doesn't do tea!
0:02:34 > 0:02:38- We're all getting along, - we're all having fun.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42- The day doesn't drag on so much. - You have to have fun.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45- Otherwise, you'd be in tears.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47- Isn't that right, girls?
0:02:48 > 0:02:50- Once it takes hold, add some coal.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- Do it slowly, don't suffocate it.
0:02:55 > 0:02:57- OK, let's get a tray ready.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00- Mr Davies is almost on his knees.
0:03:01 > 0:03:05- The constant problems with the fire - affects the whole household.
0:03:18 > 0:03:20- Temperamental.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26- All the shoe shining - has made Aled hungry...
0:03:26 > 0:03:29- ..but are there still problems - in the kitchen.
0:03:30 > 0:03:32- What's my breakfast this morning?
0:03:33 > 0:03:36- Because the fire went out...
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- ..our porridge has been - sent upstairs with honey.
0:03:40 > 0:03:45- We'll have to make do with bread - and cheese - a cold breakfast.
0:03:46 > 0:03:48- That's the way it goes, - unfortunately.
0:03:48 > 0:03:53- I was looking forward to some - porridge but that's the way it goes.
0:03:54 > 0:03:56- The family comes first.
0:03:56 > 0:04:00- It's important to serve them - the best food available.
0:04:00 > 0:04:04- If we only eat bread and cheese, - it's better than nothing.
0:04:05 > 0:04:06- It fills a hole.
0:04:06 > 0:04:08- Don't drop it.
0:04:08 > 0:04:13- Having a hot meal first thing in - the morning is important to others.
0:04:13 > 0:04:18- Because of the nonsense this morning - with the lack of fire...
0:04:18 > 0:04:23- ..our porridge has gone upstairs - and we're back to bread and cheese.
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- At least you won't have - to stand here watching them eat it.
0:04:31 > 0:04:33- Go away!
0:04:36 > 0:04:40- In 1910, the staff would never - have complained about their food.
0:04:40 > 0:04:44- Their working conditions - were better than coalminers...
0:04:44 > 0:04:47- ..and factory workers in 1910.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54- It's 9.30am and the family - sit down for breakfast.
0:04:55 > 0:04:59- They have no idea they're eating - the workers' breakfast.
0:05:01 > 0:05:02- Miss Elicia...
0:05:02 > 0:05:04- Miss Elicia...- - Is it salted porridge?
0:05:05 > 0:05:07- Is it sal...? Is it salted?
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- It's like wallpaper paste.
0:05:14 > 0:05:16- Oh, Mrs Wilson!
0:05:18 > 0:05:22- The porridge is like wallpaper - paste. Those were their words.
0:05:25 > 0:05:28- It's time to scatter manure - on the fields.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31- Throw it as far as you can.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35- Throw it as high as a crow.
0:05:35 > 0:05:37- In a field of this size...
0:05:37 > 0:05:43- ..the manure of 12 horses, 100 cows - and the muck from a pigsty...
0:05:43 > 0:05:46- ..would be needed - to fertilise the land.
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- We're just trying to cover as much - grass as we can with these piles.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54- It'll be a little - hit and miss initially.
0:05:55 > 0:05:58- When we reach the last piles, - I hope we'll have mastered it.
0:05:59 > 0:06:01- That's better.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04- If you stand there, - I'll try and aim for you.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08- I'll be your target. - There you go, that's better.
0:06:09 > 0:06:14- An unexpected visitor arrives - to supervise the servants.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17- The boys are hard at it.
0:06:17 > 0:06:22- They're hard at it. I'm glad - I'm not doing it. It's a bit warm.
0:06:22 > 0:06:24- Good morning.
0:06:24 > 0:06:26- Good morning, Mr Quick, sir.
0:06:27 > 0:06:28- Are you working hard?
0:06:28 > 0:06:30- Are you working hard?- - Very. We'll be done by tonight.
0:06:30 > 0:06:35- Very good. There are plenty of lads - out there that want this work.
0:06:35 > 0:06:37- Keep that in mind.
0:06:37 > 0:06:39- Yes, fair enough.
0:06:39 > 0:06:43- I expect them to work hard. - They get paid and they get fed.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46- They've got a roof over their heads.
0:06:46 > 0:06:51- In return, they need to work hard, - both for me and the estate.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56- They're trying to make a mess of me, - I think.
0:06:56 > 0:06:58- They've got their limitations.
0:06:59 > 0:07:01- Target practice, Mr Griffiths.
0:07:01 > 0:07:05- Yes, I can understand Mr Griffiths! - He speaks English to me.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07- I haven't heard him speak Welsh.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10- They've just got him!
0:07:12 > 0:07:17- I understand his Welsh is in a very - thick Welsh accent and very fast.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- So that'll be interesting.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22- Yes, the grass - will grow through that.
0:07:22 > 0:07:26- You can spread some more of it. - There's no need to be so fussy.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- We've been doing this - for half an hour.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32- We've scattered two mounds. - Twelve still to go.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37- You're talking six hours, - and that's if we don't stop...
0:07:37 > 0:07:39- ..or don't get tired.
0:07:40 > 0:07:42- Keep at it now, lads.
0:07:42 > 0:07:43- OK, sir, thank you.
0:07:45 > 0:07:46- Cheerio.
0:07:55 > 0:08:00- This is Miss Elicia and Master - Macsen's second day at school.
0:08:01 > 0:08:06- Some pupils are absent - as they're working on local farms.
0:08:07 > 0:08:09- These children won't be idle today.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12- Are you ready for some exercise?
0:08:13 > 0:08:15- Right, hands down by your sides.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18- 60 degrees.
0:08:18 > 0:08:22- Are you ready? Copy me. Ready?
0:08:22 > 0:08:25- One, two.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29- Wait - where's the straight line? - A straight line, please.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31- Right, that's better.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34- One, two...
0:08:34 > 0:08:37- ..three, four...
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- After 1909, physical exercise - was more important...
0:08:41 > 0:08:46- ..and more structured in school with - an emphasis on keeping children fit.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48- ..three, four.
0:08:52 > 0:08:56- Every day, the masters would enjoy - jogging, boxing and weight-lifting.
0:08:57 > 0:09:02- Often, a servant would run - and box with his master.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08- This is my me time, normally, - at home.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11- So it's really good to have a go.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- I have to say, - the kit is incredibly different.
0:09:15 > 0:09:19- This woolleny thermal top - is boiling hot.
0:09:19 > 0:09:25- As far as the running shoes, I had - daps like these in PE in infants.
0:09:26 > 0:09:30- I have to say, the pants, below - this, which I won't show you...
0:09:30 > 0:09:32- ..have no support whatsoever.
0:09:33 > 0:09:37- I've been calling them - my flasher pants. You can guess why.
0:09:37 > 0:09:42- So, yeah, that's me. I'm going - to go and do some more running.
0:09:47 > 0:09:52- The Llanerchaeron maids - have some respite to sit outside...
0:09:52 > 0:09:54- ..chat and have a laugh.
0:09:56 > 0:10:02- By now, after we've - lit the fire, made the breakfast...
0:10:02 > 0:10:05- ..and heated the water...
0:10:05 > 0:10:10- ..by now, we like to cool down - and enjoy ourselves.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15- Anna has a different way - to enjoy herself.
0:10:17 > 0:10:20- This job is like a break for me...
0:10:20 > 0:10:24- ..from working with the animals - on the farm.
0:10:24 > 0:10:27- I come here for a break...
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- ..and remove the moss.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33- It's quite therapeutic.
0:10:34 > 0:10:41- It's a nice job compared - to washing Mr Quick's underwear.
0:10:41 > 0:10:44- And Mr Davies. Sorry, and Mr Davies!
0:10:47 > 0:10:49- Both jobs are just as dirty.
0:11:00 > 0:11:05- There's is a sense - that hysteria has set in here.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08- I think tiredness - is getting to some people.
0:11:08 > 0:11:13- I think it might be the fresh air.
0:11:13 > 0:11:15- Plenty of fresh air.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20- The fresh air, being out here and - outside the kitchen for a while...
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- ..is making everyone - a little hysterical.
0:11:23 > 0:11:27- The inside jokes have started.
0:11:27 > 0:11:32- One inside joke, and last night - it kicked up a lot of hysteria...
0:11:34 > 0:11:37- ..was the fact we'd started - to call Mrs Tobias Mrs Tyres.
0:11:38 > 0:11:40- It's Mrs Pirelli now.
0:11:40 > 0:11:43- I haven't been updated - with the changes.
0:11:43 > 0:11:46- It's a cheap joke!
0:11:48 > 0:11:52- The only way we'll keep - our insanity is if we can laugh.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56- Unfortunately, that's one - of the best jokes we have.
0:11:58 > 0:12:00- It keeps us going, keeps us going.
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0:12:14 > 0:12:16- You're very tidy.
0:12:16 > 0:12:18- You're very tidy.- - That's how you play the game.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25- In 1910, - the mistress would keep busy...
0:12:25 > 0:12:29- ..by supporting charitable events, - gardening, sewing...
0:12:30 > 0:12:32- ..and organising the household.
0:12:32 > 0:12:35- Excuse me, I have a letter for you.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38- Lovely. Thank you. - Thank you, Mr Davies.
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- The mail would arrive - three times a day.
0:12:41 > 0:12:46- Mid-morning, Mr Davies delivers - some exciting news to Mrs Quick.
0:12:46 > 0:12:48- "Dearest Mistress Quick...
0:12:48 > 0:12:55- "..we accept your invitation to - supper on Saturday night at 7.00pm.
0:12:56 > 0:13:01- "Yours sincerely, the Reverend - Canon and Mrs Chris Bolton."
0:13:01 > 0:13:05- Saturday night. We're entertaining - guests for supper on Saturday night.
0:13:05 > 0:13:09- Mrs Quick and the servants - will be under pressure...
0:13:09 > 0:13:13- ..from now until the big supper - on Saturday night.
0:13:14 > 0:13:18- Inviting guests for supper - is important to the household.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- The mistress wants to show - the quality of her dining.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25- It's an important status symbol.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- It will show - the quality of the cook.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- That's very important to the family.
0:13:31 > 0:13:36- The quality of the food served - will affect the household's status.
0:13:36 > 0:13:42- Guests will arrive - expecting a good quality meal.
0:13:43 > 0:13:45- If something goes wrong...
0:13:45 > 0:13:49- ..it won't reflect well - on the family and the cook.
0:13:49 > 0:13:51- It's more than just a supper for us.
0:13:51 > 0:13:55- Entertaining guests is important - to maintain a certain status.
0:13:57 > 0:14:01- In school, the children - are learning to sing Calon Lan.
0:14:01 > 0:14:06- # I seek not - life's ease and pleasures...
0:14:07 > 0:14:11- If they impress, they may be invited - to perform on Saturday night.
0:14:13 > 0:14:18- # Give to me a heart made happy
0:14:19 > 0:14:24- # Clean and honest to unfold #
0:14:25 > 0:14:27- The song was out of tune.
0:14:27 > 0:14:29- That's why we were laughing!
0:14:30 > 0:14:32- Everyone was going... - "Mmm, mm, um..."
0:14:33 > 0:14:35- We were out of tune - and we were giggling.
0:14:36 > 0:14:38- We couldn't keep up - with the violin...
0:14:38 > 0:14:42- ..we didn't know - what we were supposed to sing.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44- I'm used to singing with a piano.
0:14:44 > 0:14:46- Only the girls sang.
0:14:52 > 0:14:53- Oh, my gosh.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- In the kitchen, - Aled is today's hero.
0:15:02 > 0:15:06- He's managed to get the oven working - once again.
0:15:06 > 0:15:10- The situation with the oven - is improving.
0:15:10 > 0:15:12- We have the most suitable coal now.
0:15:13 > 0:15:17- It's helped us to increase the heat - when it's most required...
0:15:18 > 0:15:20- ..to allow us to cook.
0:15:20 > 0:15:24- It's still a little bit slow - at the top.
0:15:27 > 0:15:30- We only have one ring, - or one hotplate.
0:15:30 > 0:15:33- I'd rather we had two or three here.
0:15:34 > 0:15:36- That's the best we can do.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40- I have cauliflower in the pot - but it's not boiling.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- There's only one hotplate - at the right temperature.
0:15:44 > 0:15:45- It's hectic.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48- We have to check them - every five minutes...
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- ..to make sure everything is OK.
0:15:51 > 0:15:53- I have such an important role.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56- Without me, - Mrs Wilson can't cook anything.
0:15:56 > 0:16:00- Mrs Ifan can't take - any hot water up for the baths.
0:16:00 > 0:16:03- It's such a strain.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06- I have a phobia of coal and fire.
0:16:06 > 0:16:09- It's going to be non-stop work - for the next three weeks.
0:16:11 > 0:16:17- Cathryn, the scullery-maid, - has cooked 'cawl' for the servants.
0:16:17 > 0:16:18- Are we eating indoors?
0:16:18 > 0:16:20- Are we eating indoors?- - No, outside.
0:16:20 > 0:16:26- The servants would often eat - their food on a bench outside.
0:16:27 > 0:16:29- Oh, a hair in the cawl!
0:16:29 > 0:16:31- God!
0:16:34 > 0:16:36- One, two, three.
0:16:41 > 0:16:45- After school, Miss Betsan enjoys the - company of her brother and sister.
0:16:59 > 0:17:01- APPLAUSE
0:17:01 > 0:17:05- After a hard day's work - scattering manure...
0:17:05 > 0:17:08- ..Dan's enjoying himself.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13- I'm having a bath.
0:17:13 > 0:17:18- After four days without one, - I was starting to stink.
0:17:19 > 0:17:21- I needed a bath.
0:17:21 > 0:17:24- I hate having baths at home - - I just have a shower.
0:17:24 > 0:17:27- Right now, - this is like being in heaven.
0:17:27 > 0:17:32- I'll have to get out soon - because Dewi will need a bath.
0:17:32 > 0:17:36- We've become so close, - we even share the bath water.
0:17:36 > 0:17:38- My feet...
0:17:38 > 0:17:43- They look like this after - a hard day's work, in the rain.
0:17:45 > 0:17:49- Farm workers would only have a bath - once a week.
0:17:49 > 0:17:52- That would usually happen - on the weekend.
0:17:53 > 0:17:54- I need to go in...
0:17:54 > 0:17:55- I need to go in...- - Oh, my God!
0:18:01 > 0:18:04- I don't know why I looked - a second time.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07- I'll go the long way around.
0:18:07 > 0:18:09- A treat? No.
0:18:09 > 0:18:14- I'd like to think it was a treat - but I feel rather ill.
0:18:15 > 0:18:16- Did you wee...?
0:18:16 > 0:18:18- Did you wee...?- - I didn't wee in the water.
0:18:18 > 0:18:20- You smell clean.
0:18:20 > 0:18:24- I don't stink of manure.
0:18:25 > 0:18:27- I was thrilled.
0:18:28 > 0:18:29- Were you thrilled?
0:18:29 > 0:18:30- Were you thrilled?- - Yes!
0:18:31 > 0:18:33- I'm not that old yet.
0:18:33 > 0:18:35- A real shock.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38- A nice shock.
0:18:38 > 0:18:42- Dewi, even the dog - is giving you a wolf-whistle.
0:18:46 > 0:18:48- Is this the steam room?
0:18:48 > 0:18:50- The sauna.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52- I'm being spoilt.
0:18:53 > 0:18:54- The shoulders too.
0:18:54 > 0:18:55- The shoulders too.- - While I'm here.
0:18:58 > 0:19:03- Rowan must be careful that Mrs Ifan - doesn't see her this close to Dewi.
0:19:04 > 0:19:06- Especially when he's in the bath!
0:19:06 > 0:19:11- The children weren't happy with the - porridge they had for breakfast...
0:19:11 > 0:19:15- ..so Mrs Wilson is preparing - a special meal for supper.
0:19:15 > 0:19:20- They children are having patties - - they're similar to beef burgers.
0:19:20 > 0:19:23- We're also serving fried potatoes.
0:19:23 > 0:19:27- They'll be eating sauteed potatoes - and tomato ketchup.
0:19:28 > 0:19:33- That's a very traditional meal - for 1910...
0:19:33 > 0:19:38- ..but at the same time, - it's similar to burger and chips.
0:19:38 > 0:19:41- The adults' first course - is being prepared.
0:19:43 > 0:19:45- Mushrooms on toast.
0:19:45 > 0:19:50- The family would be offered two - to three courses on a normal night.
0:19:51 > 0:19:55- Seven or eight courses would - be served when guests attended.
0:19:58 > 0:20:00- I'll add some white wine...
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- ..and some cream.
0:20:02 > 0:20:06- Can I have a glass of white wine, - please?
0:20:06 > 0:20:08- Here you go, Mrs Wilson.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10- Don't drink it!
0:20:21 > 0:20:24- Mistress Tobias is having - a few problem with her food.
0:20:27 > 0:20:31- Have some garlic mushrooms - with your pepper, Mam-gu.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37- Everyone enjoyed the mushrooms - in cream and wine.
0:20:37 > 0:20:41- They're ready for the main course.
0:20:41 > 0:20:46- Gary and I will take this up - and serve it.
0:20:46 > 0:20:48- We'll come back for the remainder.
0:20:49 > 0:20:51- Oh, wow.
0:20:54 > 0:20:57- The food is hotter, - the plates are hotter.
0:20:57 > 0:21:01- I suspect the oven - is working in the kitchen now.
0:21:02 > 0:21:04- That's good news tonight.
0:21:04 > 0:21:06- The food is delicious.
0:21:06 > 0:21:11- Fair play to Mrs Wilson, she's - cooked food just for the children.
0:21:12 > 0:21:16- She cooked for us and made - beef patties for the children.
0:21:16 > 0:21:19- It's very suitable for them.
0:21:19 > 0:21:20- They're happy.
0:21:21 > 0:21:23- Fair play to her.
0:21:23 > 0:21:25- The children enjoy their meal...
0:21:26 > 0:21:29- ..and one of the hardest workers - is about to receive a surprise.
0:21:30 > 0:21:31- Aled...
0:21:33 > 0:21:37- ..Mr and Mrs Quick - want you to have this patty.
0:21:37 > 0:21:39- A party?
0:21:39 > 0:21:44- They'd like to thank you - for keeping the fire going.
0:21:46 > 0:21:47- Wow, thank you.
0:21:47 > 0:21:48- Wow, thank you.- - Just for Aled?
0:21:48 > 0:21:49- Enjoy!
0:21:50 > 0:21:52- Well done, Aled, well done.
0:21:55 > 0:21:57- Lovely.
0:21:57 > 0:21:59- I'm so happy for you, Aled!
0:22:01 > 0:22:03- Genuine smile.
0:22:03 > 0:22:05- Do you want some?
0:22:05 > 0:22:06- Do you want some?- - No, it's OK.
0:22:06 > 0:22:11- They're very happy. They've - eaten well. They're all smiling.
0:22:11 > 0:22:18- They're happy and they appreciate - the team effort that's going on.
0:22:18 > 0:22:20- It was quite funny.
0:22:21 > 0:22:26- Macsen and Elicia said, - "We've seen the dirty little boy."
0:22:31 > 0:22:35- I was listening and I thought - to myself, "Dirty little..."
0:22:36 > 0:22:39- "The little boy - that's covered in coal."
0:22:40 > 0:22:42- "Oh, Aled. Yes."
0:22:42 > 0:22:45- In recognition - of Aled's hard work...
0:22:45 > 0:22:49- ..Mr and Mrs Quick wanted you - to have an early supper.
0:22:51 > 0:22:55- As it happens, there's some meat - left. I could make more tomorrow.
0:22:56 > 0:22:58- But not for Aled!
0:23:00 > 0:23:04- Next time, - talk of a party worries Mr Davies.
0:23:05 > 0:23:08- Breakfast, lunch - and supper for the family...
0:23:08 > 0:23:10- ..and then we can think - about a party.
0:23:11 > 0:23:12- One, two, three.
0:23:12 > 0:23:16- The servants and the family - pose for a special photograph.
0:23:17 > 0:23:19- I feel like a celebrity.
0:23:19 > 0:23:23- And Gary shows off - his special bowling skills.
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