Meet the British

sarah-jane

sarah-jane

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An amazing programme on BBC2 last night, an hour's worth of government footage spanning four decades, all made to show off the UK's delights to the world.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00kv0d0/Meet_the_British/

The Style section starts at 20.30.

Must admit to a certain amount of shouting at the TV though. Tell me the year! Who is that man?! Actually, someone here will know - who is the man described as 'the Leonardo da Vinci of knitted fashion' at 20.35??

I love the American gent castigated by the tailor while being fitted for an 'English suit'.

sarah-jane
 
Hi Sarah-Jane

Thank you for sharing this link. It's wonderful. Can't believe I missed it! Too busy on my laptop last night! You mention the 'Style Section' - is that in further episodes or is it included in the link you've provided?

My word, how things have changed. I've watched a few minutes but will go back to it later. Love the African students going for walk-about in the country fields! Hardly dressed for a walk in the countryside but . . . . getting on the bus in an orderly fashion - yes, oh so British. It's a great historical reference piece. OMG! Those voice-overs are hilarious. Typical BBC from days gone by.

Thanks again! :USETHUMBUP:
 
Louise the Style section is in this programme, at 20 mins 30 secs. You should be able to 'fast forward' to it. I need to know who the knitwear man is!!
 
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