The film “Miss Potter”, made in 2006, is about the life of Beatrix Potter, the author well-known for her children’s book, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit.” The film paints a picture of her struggles and triumphs in life. It features performances by Renée Zellweger, Ewan McGregor, and Emily Watson.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Miss Potter” took place in different locations in the UK. The main filming places include Lake District and Yew Tree Farm in Cumbria, Kingston-upon-Thames in London and Bluebell Railway in East Sussex. Additionally, some scenes were filmed at Croftamie in Stirling, Scotland. The filming commenced on March 7, 2006.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Renée Zellweger | Beatrix Potter |
| Ewan McGregor | Norman Warne |
| Emily Watson | Millie Warne |
| Barbara Flynn | Helen Potter |
| Bill Paterson | Rupert Potter |
| Matyelok Gibbs | Miss Wiggin |
| Lloyd Owen | William Heelis |
| Anton Lesser | Harold Warne |
| David Bamber | Fruing Warne |
| Phyllida Law | Mrs. Warne |
| Patricia Kerrigan | Fiona |
| Lucy Boynton | Young Beatrix |
| Oliver Jenkins | Young Bertram |
| Justin McDonald | Young Heelis |
| Judith Barker | Hilda |
| Christopher Middleton | Saunders |
| Lynn Farleigh | Lady Sybil |
| John Woodvine | Sir Nigel |
| Jane How | Lady Armitage |
| Geoffrey Beevers | Mr. Copperthwaite |
| Joseph Grieves | Lionel Stokely |
| Clare Clifford | Mrs. Haddon-Bell |
| Andy McSorley | Harry Haddon-Bell |
| Sarah Crowden | Lady Clifford |
| Richard Mulholland | Ashton Clifford |
| Marc Finn | Mr. Cannon |
| Nicholas Hutchison | Meeting Chairman |
| Mike Burnside | Man at Meeting |
| Dominic Kemp | Auctioneer |
| Barry McCormick | Bidder |
| Neil Burgess | Station Staff (uncredited) |
| Avril Clark | Well Dressed Woman in Bookshop (uncredited) |
| Pam Rose | Lady (uncredited) |
| Andrew Sloey | Young Farmer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Miss Potter” tells the story of Beatrix Potter, a beloved children’s author.
- Actress Renée Zellweger played the main role of Beatrix Potter.
- The film presents an emotional journey of Beatrix’s fight for love, happiness, and success.
- It was directed by Chris Noonan and written by Richard Maltby Jr.
- The film has successfully bagged 5 awards and received 5 nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lake District, Cumbria, England, UK
- Latitude: 54.4678688
- Longitude: -3.0704249
- Place ID: ChIJF3A1IGLBfEgRhnpq6t17tRc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lake District National Park, United Kingdom
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Yew Tree Farm, Coniston, Cumbria, England, UK
- Latitude: 54.389436
- Longitude: -3.048778
- Place ID: ChIJFXug7oO_fEgRsdyFB1k1vrQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Yew Tree Farm, Coniston LA21 8DP, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Croftamie, Stirling, Scotland, UK
- Latitude: 56.0463311
- Longitude: -4.445415
- Place ID: ChIJM_v9J7ZWiEgRLgSajihPKWA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Croftamie, Glasgow G63, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Kingston-upon-Thames, London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.41233
- Longitude: -0.300689
- Place ID: ChIJU3SYeDcJdkgR7DU-PrIhP0w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kingston upon Thames, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Bluebell Railway, East Sussex, England, UK
- Latitude: 50.9955534
- Longitude: -0.0010085
- Place ID: ChIJq5z5IB5g30cRcQK65cb-VJ0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sussex, Sheffield Park, Uckfield TN22 3QL, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
