The Mack: A Tale of Two Fires
Documentary charting five extraordinary years that saw the Glasgow School of Art make headlines around the world. Featuring behind-the-scenes access to the restoration process.
In May 2014, fire tore through the west wing of the Glasgow School of Art, destroying its famous library. Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the building was one of the finest examples of modern architecture in the world. What followed was the biggest conservation project in Europe: to restore the building to Mackintosh's original vision. It was on the verge of completion when a second, more devastating fire struck in June 2018.
Featuring behind the scenes access following the restoration process, this documentary charts five extraordinary years which saw the Glasgow School of Art make headlines around the world. A tale of passion, dedication and emotion: as the building is brought back to life only to be destroyed once more, we hear from the highly skilled conservation workers, architects, former students, local residents and artists in a compelling portrait of the battle to save The Mack.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Director | Lindsey Hanlon |
Producer | Lindsey Hanlon |
Executive Producer | Richard Bright |
Editor | Ed Horne |
Production Manager | Claire McCluskey |
Production Coordinator | Susan Scott |
Broadcasts
- Sun 5 May 2019 21:00
- Sun 16 Jun 2019 22:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Scotland HD & Scotland only
- Sat 14 Aug 2021 19:30
- Thu 23 May 2024 19:00
- Tue 28 May 2024 23:00
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