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
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:38The Beatles
Twist and Shout
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00:45Nick Drake
Road
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00:50The Stranglers
Something Better Change
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00:58Goldfrapp
Happiness
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Rebecca Front |
| Producer | Georgina Leslie |
| Director | Georgina Leslie |
| Executive Producer | Basil Comely |
Broadcasts
- Wed 18 Sep 2013 21:00
- Thu 19 Sep 2013 02:40
- Sun 22 Sep 2013 20:00
- Fri 15 Nov 2013 02:40
- Wed 28 Jan 2015 02:00
- Tue 16 Feb 2016 01:50
- Tue 25 Oct 2016 01:50
- Tue 29 Aug 2017 00:30
- Thu 1 Mar 2018 02:00
- Fri 5 Jun 2020 00:50
- Wed 4 Aug 2021 00:50
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