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Beatrix Potter: From Fungi to Fairy Tales
20 May
Summary
- Drama highlights Gertrude Jekyll, Ellen Willmott, and Beatrix Potter.
- Beatrix Potter rose from rejection to international success.
- The series features a cameo by Carol Klein at the Chelsea Flower Show.
A new two-part drama by Kamal Kaan shines a light on three influential British female horticulturalists: Gertrude Jekyll, Ellen Willmott, and Beatrix Potter. The series explores their unique contributions and personal journeys, weaving a present-day narrative around the Chelsea Flower Show. Carol Klein makes a special cameo appearance.
One episode focuses on Beatrix Potter's origin story, detailing her rise in a male-dominated society. From a young age, Potter was captivated by fungi, using their ephemeral nature to spark her imaginative children's stories. Despite facing rejection and dismissal from academic circles, her determination fueled her ambition and led to international success.
