Synopsis

Series looking at the British genius for woodwork over the centuries.

First Air Date: 2013-01-10

Last Air Date: 2013-01-24

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Networks: BBC Four

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Ep. 1: The Extraordinary Thomas Chippendale (2013-01-10)

Thomas Chippendale is the most famous furniture designer the world has ever produced, but what about the man behind the chairs? This episode shows how Chippendale worked his way up from humble roots to working for the nobility, but also how he was ruined by the very aristocrats he created such wonders for.
Ep. 2: The Glorious Grinling Gibbons (2013-01-17)

Series about great British woodworkers continues by looking at the life and work of Grinling Gibbons. He isn't a household name, but he is the greatest the woodcarver the British Isles ever produced. Working in the aftermath of the Great Fire of London, Gibbons created delightful carved masterpieces for the likes of Charles II and William of Orange. This film explores the genius of the man they called the 'Michelangelo of wood'.
Ep. 3: The Divine Craft of Carpentry (2013-01-24)

Series about the history of British woodworking concludes by looking at the Middle Ages, a golden era. Sponsored by the monarchy and the Church, carvers and carpenters created wonders that still astound us today, from the magnificent roof of Westminster Hall to the Coronation Chair, last used by Elizabeth II, but created 700 years ago. The film also shows how this precious legacy was nearly destroyed during the fires of the Reformation.

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