Series
The Story of English Furniture
Documentary
Hugh Scully and Arthur Negus look back over six centuries of furniture-making.
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Seasons & episodes
1Medieval and Elizabethan1 Nov 1978 · 24mHugh Scully and Arthur Negus go back in time to the medieval and Elizabethan period to explore the emergence of a distinctive English style of furniture, in keeping with the bold buccaneering spirit of the age.
2Jacobean and Restoration8 Nov 1978 · 24mHugh Scully and Arthur Negus take a closer look at furniture made in the Jacobean and Restoration period. Designs of the era were severe until a Continental influence arrived with the Restoration of Charles II, bringing a more luxurious, elaborate look.
3William and Mary15 Nov 1978 · 24mWhen William and Mary ascended the throne, an influx of Dutch and German craftsmen meant the baroque style was in vogue. This period also saw the decline in popularity of marquetry.
4Queen Anne and Early Georgian22 Nov 1978 · 24mIn the days of Queen Anne and the early Georgian period, over-ornamentation was out, while walnut and mahogany were the woods of choice. Hugh Scully talks about William Kent, the first architect to design furniture.
5Thomas Chippendale29 Nov 1978 · 24mThe most famous name in English furniture, the 'high priest of mahogany', who saw the potential of the middle-class market and who started a revolution in design. Presented by Hugh Scully.
6Robert Adam6 Dec 1978 · 24mThis edition focuses on the work and classical styles of 18th-century Scottish architect and furniture-maker Robert Adam.
7Elegance and Utility13 Dec 1978 · 24mHugh 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.- 8Regency10 Jan 1979 · 24mHugh Scully and Arthur Negus explore the splendour of the Regency period, as reflected in the flamboyant Royal Pavilion in Brighton.
- 9Victorian17 Jan 1979 · 24mThe Great Exhibition, William Morris, art nouveau and a stylistic free-for-all. Hugh Scully and Arthur Negus explore the Victorian period, when furniture was produced on a scale never seen before.
- 10Twentieth Century24 Jan 1979 · 24mThe last programme in the series examines the contribution of the 20th century and ranges from Edwardian furniture through Utility and on to tubular steel. The final part of the programme is a discussion on the present and future prospects for English furniture, featuring Barry Ereolani, John Makepeace, Arthur Negus and Hugh Scully.
Details
- First aired
- 1 Nov 1978
- Last aired
- 24 Jan 1979
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 10
- Votes
- 1 on TMDB
