The Town That Thread Built
Documentary telling the story of J & P Coats, initially a cotton mill opened in Paisley in 1826 that went on to become one of the world's three biggest companies.
Paisley, Scotland's biggest town, was one of its wealthiest when local mill owners J & P Coats were at the peak of their powers and one of the world's three biggest companies. This social history tells the story of the company, its workers, and the rise and fall of their town as the centre of the world thread industry. Narrated by leading actress and one-time 'mill girl' Phyllis Logan.
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Trailer for The Town That Thread Built
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Preview: The Town That Thread Built
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Phyllis Logan |
| Executive Producer | Ewan Angus |
| Executive Producer | Maurice Smith |
| Executive Producer | Colin Cameron |
| Director | Sarah Howitt |
| Producer | Sarah Howitt |
Broadcasts
Wed 7 Jun 2017 21:00麻豆社 Two Scotland
Mon 14 Aug 2017 20:00- Tue 15 Aug 2017 00:25
- Wed 10 Oct 2018 01:00
- Tue 19 Feb 2019 23:30
- Tue 30 Jul 2019 20:00
- Thu 1 Aug 2019 19:00
- Mon 23 Mar 2020 19:00
- Sun 28 Feb 2021 19:30
- Sun 25 Jul 2021 19:30
- Tue 23 Nov 2021 23:30
- Mon 2 Oct 2023 19:00
- Fri 26 Jul 2024 20:00
- Tue 22 Oct 2024 20:00
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