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Living National Treasures

A combination of slow radio, artisanal craft and poignant personal stories, getting under the skin of practitioners to learn why they've decided to practise rare and unusual crafts

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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1. Slate Carver
Getting under the skin of artisan Ieuan, a 79-year-old Welsh calligraphy slate carver.
09 Mar 2020,14 mins
2. Paper Marbler
Getting under the skin of artisan Victoria, a paper marbler, restoring antique books.
10 Mar 2020,14 mins
3. Silversmith
Getting under the skin of artisan Rauni, a painstaking silversmith.
11 Mar 2020,14 mins
4. Glass Flame Worker
Getting under the skin of artisan Carrie, a glass flame worker exploring emotions.
12 Mar 2020,14 mins
5. Oak Swill Basket Maker
Getting under the skin of artisan Owen, an oak swill basket maker.
13 Mar 2020,14 mins