The Town That Floored the World
How did the Scottish east coast port town of Kirkcaldy become the world centre for linoleum? The Town That Floored the World traces the history of that 'magic material'.
How did the Scottish east coast port town of Kirkcaldy become the world centre for linoleum? The Town That Floored the World traces the history of that “magic material” to its origins in the mid 19th century, and tells how one town built its fortunes on its manufacture. Current and former linoleum workers, and Kirkcaldy bairns including crime writer Val McDermid, share their stories of a life in flooring. Lino’s role in high art and design is also traced. Narrated by John Sessions.
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The art of linocut
Duration: 02:59
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The “magic” of linoleum
Duration: 00:50
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Trailer for The Town The Floored the World
Duration: 00:21
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | John Sessions |
| Director | Shruti Rao |
| Producer | Shruti Rao |
| Executive Producer | Maurice Smith |
| Executive Producer | Colin Cameron |
Broadcasts
Mon 21 May 2018 21:00±«Óătv Two Scotland- Tue 6 Aug 2019 20:00
- Tue 3 Dec 2019 20:00
- Mon 16 Mar 2020 19:00
- Sat 5 Sep 2020 19:30
- Sun 21 Feb 2021 19:30
- Sat 10 Apr 2021 22:00
- Sun 11 Jul 2021 19:30
- Wed 10 Nov 2021 19:00
- Wed 1 Mar 2023 19:00
- Sun 1 Oct 2023 19:30
- Sun 14 Jan 2024 19:30
- Tue 16 Jan 2024 19:00
- Fri 19 Jul 2024 20:00
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