The Story of English Furniture

  

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The Story of English Furniture10/10. The last programme in the series examines the contribution of the 20th century and ranges from Edwardian furniture through Utility and on to tubular steel. Also in HD.Mon, Jul 15, 12:50 amBBC FOUR25 mins
The Story of English Furniture9/10. The Great Exhibition, William Morris, art nouveau and a stylistic free-for-all. Hugh Scully explores the Victorian period, when furniture was produced on a scale never seen before. Also in HD.Mon, Jul 15, 12:25 amBBC FOUR25 mins
The Story of English Furniture8/10. Hugh Scully and Arthur Negus explore the splendour of the Regency period, as reflected in the flamboyant Royal Pavilion in Brighton. Also in HD.Mon, Jul 15, 12:00 amBBC FOUR25 mins
The Story of English Furniture7/10. Hugh Scully and Arthur Negus look at the work of Gillows, Hepplewhite and Sheraton and see how new and exotic woods, brought back from voyages of discovery, are used to great effect. Also in HD.Mon, Jul 8, 12:35 amBBC FOUR25 mins
The Story of English Furniture6/10. This edition focuses on the work and classical styles of 18th-century Scottish architect and furniture-maker Robert Adam. Also in HD.Mon, Jul 8, 12:10 amBBC FOUR25 mins
The Story of English Furniture5/10. Hugh Scully and Arthur Negus look at the work of the most famous name in English furniture, Thomas Chippendale, who started a revolution in design. Also in HD.Sun, Jul 7, 11:45 pmBBC FOUR25 mins
The Story of English Furniture4/10. In the days of Queen Anne and the early Georgian period, over-ornamentation was out. Hugh Scully talks about William Kent, the first architect to design furniture. Also in HD.Mon, Jul 1, 12:55 amBBC FOUR25 mins
The Story of English Furniture3/10. When William and Mary ascended the throne, the baroque style became popular. Also in HD. [S]Mon, Jul 1, 12:30 amBBC FOUR25 mins
The Story of English Furniture2/10. A closer look at furniture made in the Jacobean and Restoration period. Also in HD.Sun, Jun 23, 11:05 pmBBC FOUR25 mins