The Forgotten Queen of Kew

Thank you I meant to record it but forgot will catch up instead.

Yes; I saw it whilst channel hopping. Have seen it before but still watched it again. Would love to go to Kew to see the paintings...

Labaik I saw those very paintings last year on a trip to Kew Garden.Like you i saw the program on TV and was so taken with this lady.When i walked into the gallery i had tears in my eyes at the sheer beauty of every single painting.They are vibrant. clear and colourful and run from floor to ceiling in every room, so many by one person, it was amazing.If you get the chance do go i am sure you will love them as i did.

I didn't know about this programme - but think I might have seen it a while ago?
I have been to Kew a few times and always visit Marianne North's paintings. They are amazing and so colourful - they take your breath away! Such a talented artist. I am surprised that she isn't more well known.

Marianne was so talented and a lot of the time her work gets overlooked. I interviewed the matriarch of the North family about twenty years ago now, they own the little hamlet in which the family home sits, just a few houses, but a lovely relaxed feel to it, no pavements or lighting then. It's only a few miles from where I live, I haven't been back since so will have a drive out there sometime.

Thanks for the recommendation. Will certainly look for it.

I started watching this but can't stand it when people talk about things that happened in the past tense using the present tense! Eg 'Marianne walks through the gardens for the first time' etc
I'd love to know more about this fascinating woman but am now so irritated by this stupid and intrusive habit that I think I'll give up. Pah!

I shall make a point of watching it. It sounds interesting. Thanks for the recommendation.

I have put this on my list of things to watch in the next few days. Thank you for recommending the programme.