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Knitting's Golden Age

Explore 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 1980s breakfast television. Warm-hearted and surprising, this is the story of the people's craft, and a very British one at that.

English
  • Originally Aired September 18, 2013
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Production Code b03bgrvf
  • Network BBC Four
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Name Type Role
Georgina Leslie Director