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Facing the Elements
Episode 6 of 6
1950s fashion series. Doris Langley Moore shows how protection from the elements has always been of secondary importance. We see how attitudes to covering up changed completely in the 1920s, when the acquisition of a suntan became de rigueur for those serious about style.
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Sat 14 Feb 2009
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This programme is available online as part of the What We Wore Collection
Did You Know?
The Redgrave family are represented in this episode by a 14-year-old Lynn Redgrave, who later went on to star in Georgy Girl (for which she won a Golden Globe) and, more recently, Shine and Gods and Monsters.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Doris Moore |
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A history of fashion from 1720 to 1982.
