3. The Wonders of Embroidery
Medievalist Dan Jones goes in search of surviving works from the great age of English embroidery, some of which survived the destruction of art during the Reformation.
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Fabric of Britain is a documentary TV series that premiered on BBC Four on September 18, 2013. It has 1 season and 3 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 3 "The Wonders of Embroidery", aired on October 2, 2013.
Series of documentaries exploring Britain's relationship with fabric, featuring knitting, needlework and wallpaper.
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3 episodes · 1 season
2013 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 13 years ago
Medievalist Dan Jones goes in search of surviving works from the great age of English embroidery, some of which survived the destruction of art during the Reformation.
Paul Martin looks at wallpaper from the 16th century to the present. It may seem insignificant, but governments have tried to control it and it has even threatened to poison us.
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.
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The most recent episode of Fabric of Britain, Season 1 Episode 3 "The Wonders of Embroidery", aired on October 2, 2013.
Fabric of Britain has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.
Fabric of Britain first aired on BBC Four on September 18, 2013.
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