For the wealthy, the eighteenth century was a period of decadent splendour, & their clothing was no exception. Gail Marsh, a costume & textiles curator & senior lecturer in fashion & textiles, has delved into archives to research the techniques & tools that embroiderers of the day used to create bewitching items of clothing. ...

Looks at 18th century embroidery techniques. This title

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Having grown up as an East Rand rebel street-fighter, Granger Korff's military 'career' is marred with controversy. This title offers an account of Korff's two years' service during 1980/81 with 1 Parachute Battalion at the height of the South African 'bush war' in South West Africa (Namibia) & Angola. ...

A collection of simple, meat-free meals for the busy vegetarian cook, shown in over 170 photographs. It

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This epic Bertolucci film follows the birth & growth of Fascism, Mussolini & his opposition in Italy from 1900-1945. It is demonstrated by the lives of one l&-owning family & their peasant workers & summed up in the friendship between rich Alfredo & poor Olmo who were born on the same day. As they get older the injustices of life become clearer & their friendship is put to the test. ...

Highlights from Channel 4's historical docu-soap, in which the modern-day Bowler family attempt to live for three months in the style of the Victorians one hundred years earlier. To this end, museum curator & specialist Daru Rooke kits out 50 Elliscombe Road, London, with all suitable accoutrements, & leaves the Bowlers to get on with it. All the ups & downs of life without hairdryers, washing machines & safety razors are featured here, along with a one-hour documentary on how the house was restored to its Victorian finery. ...