I scanned an image from behind the scenes filming of The Secret Life Of Mrs Beeton. A slightly larger version is in the galleries.

My DVD arrived and I have finally managed to find the time to make better quality screencaps. Unfortunately, as with The Ruby In The Smoke, Masterpiece Theatre decided to edit some of the scenes.

The scene with Sam Beeton wearing a ladies hat in Paris, and another scene where Sam Beeton is putting up decorations are missing. I have added clips of those scenes to the galleries.

I will be adding the screencaps this evening so be prepared for the *grey screen of death* to appear as I do so. There are 900 caps and I cant see how I can avoid exceeding the CPU with that many. Apologies in advance!

Another lovely preview in advance of tonight's broadcast from here.

"Romantic, suspenseful, wry but with a mournful undercurrent, "The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton" (8 tonight on Milwaukee's Channel 10 and other PBS stations) dramatizes the brief, eventful career of Isabella Beeton (Anna Madeley), who became 19th-century England's reigning domestic diva before her death at just 28.  read more »

A few press articles appeared today in advance of tomorrow night's broadcast of The Secret Life Of Mrs Beeton on Masterpiece Theatre. JJ's character, Sam Beeton, has been described as lusty here. The article also finds that...

"The movie moves along at a brisk clip, with good acting and an informative look into how Brits lived in Victorian times."

Another article here thinks that JJ plays Sam with manic energy, but also liked it...  

"But its a worthy and touching portrayal of Victorian life and a woman with some modern ideas".

And this preview also recommended it...  

"the film is throughout lovely to behold...the cast is small but choice."