Snowdonia 1890

Two brave families face BBC Wale's toughest challenge yet, as they embark on an epic journey back in time to experience everyday life on the barren hillsides of 19th Century Snowdonia.

The Braddock and Jones families are grappling with the realities of 1890 Smallholding Life. It's the first day at school for the kids, the first day at the quarry for the teenage boys and the men, whilst the women are left alone in charge of the animals.

It's almost a week since the Jones and Braddock families embarked on their epic journey back in time to experience everyday life as Smallholders in 1890 Snowdonia, and survival is proving a struggle.

It's the Jones and Braddock families' first weekend in 1890 Snowdonia, but there's no escape from the daily grind of Smallholding life. The men clash with the Quarry Owner and the women grapple with a gruesome Victorian dish.

It's the Jones and Braddock families' second week of life as 1890 Snowdonia Smallholders, and making ends meet is proving a struggle. With the men yet to earn any money at the Quarry, who will bring home the bacon?

It's Easter weekend in 1890 Snowdonia, and the Jones and Braddock families are looking forward to a welcome break. But tempers fray as 21st century expectations clash with the realities of Victorian life.

It may be the Jones and Braddock families' final week in 1890 Snowdonia, but Smallholding life continues to bring daily hardships. A temperamental milk cow, a sickly lamb and a belligerent Quarry Steward cause tensions all round.

Emotions are running high as the families' time on their 1890 Smallholding draws to a close and everyone prepares to return to their 21st Century lives. After one month's exposure to nothing but Victorian culture, a way of life is coming to an end.