Knitting's Golden Age
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.
Documentary exploring how knitting rose from basic craft to the height of popular fashion in the 20th century. It's a craft that has given us scratchy jumpers, sexy bathing costumes and the infamous poodle loo cover, has sustained Britain through the hardships of war and shown a mother's love to generations of little ones. Today, knitwear has become a staple of every wardrobe thanks to a prince's golfing taste, The Beatles and 80s breakfast television. Warm-hearted and surprising, this is the story of the people's craft, and a very British one at that.
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Fair Isle
Duration: 03:20
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Gyles Brandreth’s jumper collection
Duration: 02:47
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Wartime Knitting
Duration: 02:48
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Knitted bathing costumes
Duration: 03:48
Music Played
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The Beatles
Twist and Shout
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Nick Drake
Road
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The Stranglers
Something Better Change
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Goldfrapp
Happiness
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Rebecca Front |
| Producer | Georgina Leslie |
| Director | Georgina Leslie |
| Executive Producer | Basil Comely |
Broadcasts
- Wed 18 Sep 201321:00
- Thu 19 Sep 201302:40
- Sun 22 Sep 201320:00
- Fri 15 Nov 201302:40
- Wed 28 Jan 201502:00
- Tue 16 Feb 201601:50
- Tue 25 Oct 201601:50
- Tue 29 Aug 201700:30
- Thu 1 Mar 201802:00
- Fri 5 Jun 202000:50
- Wed 4 Aug 202100:50
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