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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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 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
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  • Sun 21 Oct 2018 20:00
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  • Sun 16 Jul 2023 06:30
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  • Sun 16 Jul 2023 11:30
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  • Sun 16 Jul 2023 17:30
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  • Mon 17 Jul 2023 00:30
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