in which we discuss the pros and cons of historical reality tv shows
Manor House is quite possibly the best tv show ever. I laughed, I cried, I cringed, I learned. I can't wait to see how Colonial House stacks up. I've already gasped once and yelled at the people a bunch - e.g. why do you seem to be so surprised that you have to go to church or that women are at the bottom of the heap (um, what about servants?) - and remarked that I am glad I did not live then. All hallmarks of a good historical reality show. Surviving the Iron Age is shaping up nicely too - beardy-weirdie druid guy, three professional metal workers who totally bring it on the usefulness, scratchy-looking tunics, honey beer apple mush, etc.
