Here's a little light relief from the morbid tone of the last few posts. (Don't fret, got one on the Holocaust coming up...)
Anyone that knows me will be aware of my serious infatuation with all things Mary Berry. Imagine my sheer delight at the discovery that there is a two part documentary about her life! And what a joy it was. She is such a fantastic woman, humble and gentle, with a rich life and career spanning many decades. She beat the war, she beat polio and (coming up next week) she suffered tragedy in the death of her 19 year-old son. AND she makes cakes. Is there anything she can’t do?!
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The documentary mainly followed Mary around as she revisited the places of her childhood and adolescence, including her family home and school. It is voiced by Mel Giedroyc (Mel from Mel & Sue) which I thought was a nice touch - I like to think they’re best friends. Interspersed with her interviews were archive material relating to the war and after, and most interestingly, recreations of recipes she used back in the day. Aside from the fact that the recipes were a little bland in comparison to the things she makes on the Bake Off Masterclasses, we got to go to her kitchen (!!!!!!)
But, (and there’s usually a but, even with Mary Berry), it seems that this could possibly be one British Bake Off related thing too far. I imagine that if you’re not a fan of Mary Berry then this documentary will probably seem a bit bonkers. But most people love her, so that’s alright.
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