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The Glorious Grinling Gibbons
Episode 2 of 3
Documentary exploring the life and work of Grinling Gibbons, who carved masterpieces from wood for the likes of Charles II and William of Orange.
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 woodcarver the British Isles has 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'.
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Thu 17 Sep 2020
00:55
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"Michelangelo" of wood
Duration: 02:23
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Series Producer | John Mullen |
| Executive Producer | Jonty Claypole |
| Narrator | Paul Copley |
Broadcasts
- Thu 17 Jan 2013 21:00
- Fri 18 Jan 2013 03:00
Sun 20 Jan 2013 19:00±«Óãtv HD- Mon 21 Jan 2013 23:30±«Óãtv HD
- Tue 22 Jan 2013 01:00
- Sat 23 Mar 2013 20:00
- Sun 24 Mar 2013 02:45
- Wed 27 Mar 2013 22:45
- Thu 18 Aug 2016 03:00
- Tue 8 Aug 2017 00:00
- Thu 28 Sep 2017 02:00
- Wed 28 Mar 2018 22:00
- Thu 25 Oct 2018 02:00
- Wed 5 Feb 2020 02:00
- Thu 17 Sep 2020 00:55
Handmade in Britain: a ±«Óãtv and V&A Partnership
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