Tattoos
A selection of programmes and clips relating to tattoos and body modification
07/10/2016
Laurence Llewelyn Bowen considers the exponential rise in tattooing.
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Graham—07/10/2016
Graham from Cleethorpes shows his vibrant tattoos which cover almost all of his body.
Zombie Boy: Tattoo Tales—Dangerous Visions, The Illustrated Man
Tattoo Tales collected from The Great British Tattoo Show 2014.
Why do we have tattoos?—The Why Factor
Mike Williams on where tattoos come from and what they say about us.
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Anna—07/10/2016
Tattooed librarian Anna shows her William Morris-inspired body decorations.
The culture and meaning of Russian criminals’ tattoos
Damon Murray explains the dangers of using an image if you don't understand its meaning.
Rita: Tattoo Tales—Dangerous Visions, The Illustrated Man
Tattoo Tales collected from The Great British Tattoo Show 2014.
Ivan—07/10/2016
Ivan shows his striking dragon tattoo which covers his back, bottom and upper legs.
A Mortal Work of Art
Mary Anne Hobbs explores the fusion of fine art and tattoos.
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Sylvia and Stan: Tattoo Tales—Dangerous Visions, The Illustrated Man
Tattoo Tales collected from The Great British Tattoo Show 2014.
Pete: Tattoo Tales—Dangerous Visions, The Illustrated Man
Tattoo Tales collected from The Great British Tattoo Show 2014.
Ebony—07/10/2016
Student Ebony explains the inspiration for her moon and tree tattoos.
Sion: Tattoo Tales—Dangerous Visions, The Illustrated Man
Tattoo Tales collected from The Great British Tattoo Show 2014.
Sherina: Tattoo Tales—Dangerous Visions, The Illustrated Man
Tattoo Tales collected from The Great British Tattoo Show 2014.
Benjamin: Tattoo Tales—Dangerous Visions, The Illustrated Man
Tattoo Tales collected from The Great British Tattoo Show 2014.
Women and Tattoos, Are MBAs worth the money and effort?—Woman's Hour
Tattoos - love 'em or loathe 'em? The judgement of mothers, Women and Pensions and MBAs.
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Tattoos for the over-70s
Pat and Brenda get each other a tattoo for their 70th birthdays in Swanage, Dorset.
