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The Golden Thread by Kassia St Clair (Omnibus)

Uncovering the fascinating stories of how fabrics have shaped the world we live in. Read by Francesca Dymond.

All cloth begins with a twist.

Kassia St Clair uncovers the fascinating stories of how fabrics have shaped the world we live in.

From the secret power of the linens covering the bodies of Egyptian pharaohs to the lab-blended materials that allow us to travel further and faster than ever before.

Abridged in five parts by Laurence Wareing.

Read by Francesca Dymond

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in October 2018.

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Mon 17 Jul 2023 00:30
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Broadcasts

  • Sun 21 Oct 2018 09:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 21 Oct 2018 20:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 16 Jul 2023 06:30
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 16 Jul 2023 11:30
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 16 Jul 2023 17:30
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 17 Jul 2023 00:30
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra