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Our Northern Jacket Empire
Waxed jackets have been handmade in a north east factory for over 100 years. We meet the workers keeping these traditional skills alive and bringing old jackets back to life.
Worn by everyone from fishermen to fashionistas, waxed jackets are an iconic fashion item part of the fabric of England. In a factory off the north east coast, a team of high-skilled workers handmake 650 waxed jackets a day. It’s been in the hands of one family for over 100 years and is run today by Dame Margaret Barbour. We meet the team of workers keeping these traditional skills alive and bringing old jackets back to life.
Last on
Mon 17 Oct 202220:30
BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 3 more
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Jack Collins |
| Executive Producer | Debb Swindells |
| Executive Producer | Sarah Trigg |
| Commissioning Editor | Aisling O'Connor |
Broadcasts
- Mon 21 Mar 202220:30BBC One HD, North East & Cumbria & North East & Cumbria HD only
Sat 26 Mar 202204:30BBC News UK HD & UK only- Sun 27 Mar 202203:30BBC News UK HD & UK only
- Tue 29 Mar 202202:30BBC News UK & UK HD only
- Thu 31 Mar 202201:30BBC News UK HD & UK only
- Fri 1 Apr 202202:30BBC News UK & UK HD only
- Sun 17 Apr 202214:30
- Mon 18 Apr 202211:30
- Mon 17 Oct 202220:30BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 3 more
