Thoroughly Modern Antiques

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A look at the most collectable home furnishings that have emerged since World War Two

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Latest Episodes

  • Season 1 Episode 4: Domestic Appliances

    The final programme of the series focuses on the postwar makeover of domestic gadgets, which took longer than the revamping of interior design to take effect. Formica kitchens, sleek vacuum cleaners and food mixers did not emerge until 20 years after the conflict ended. Veronika Hyks narrates

  • Season 1 Episode 3: Fashion

    Veronika Hyks describes how women's clothing was redesigned after World War Two. Paris designer Christian Dior revamped couture by creating the curve-hugging New Look - ending years of wartime uniforms. The programme assesses how radical the style was, and discovers that, for many women, it remained a dream they were unable to afford. Part of the Lost Decade season

  • Season 1 Episode 2: Ceramics and Glass

    An examination of the revolution in domestic decor in post-war Britain. Despite rationing and continued austerity, the nation was a hotbed of radical design. The era saw the birth of modern, innovative lines in ceramics, glassware and contemporary textiles. Narrated by Veronica Hyks

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