Fabric of Britain (2013)
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1 Season
September 18, 2013
English
Documentary
Synopsis
Series of documentaries exploring Britain's relationship with fabric, featuring knitting, needlework and wallpaper.
Network
BBC Four
Episodes
E1
Knitting's Golden Age
Sep 18, 2013
59 min
The story of how knitting rose from basic craft to the height of popular fashion in the 20th century, and sustained Britain through the hardships of war.
E2
The Story of Wallpaper
Sep 25, 2013
59 min
Paul Martin looks at wallpaper from the 16th century to the present. It may seem insignificant, but governments have tried to control it and it has even threatened to poison us.
E3
The Wonder of Embroidery
Oct 2, 2013
59 min
Medievalist Dan Jones goes in search of surviving works from the great age of English embroidery, some of which survived the destruction of art during the Reformation.
Details
Original Title
Fabric of Britain
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Production
BBC Productions