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The Rag Trade
First transmitted in 1966, Going to Work looks at some of the many sides of the hectic fashion industry in the 60s.
The programme features interviews with fashion designers Mary Quant and James Wedge, catwalk shows of the 60s, and follows the process of turning wool into finished cloth.
Last on
Mon 21 Nov 1966
14:05
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Art of Fashion Collection
Take a trip through our fashion past; archive programmes that celebrate the passion and creativity of extraordinary trailblazers in the fashion industry.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Peter West |
| Participant | Mary Quant |
| Participant | James Wedge |
| Participant | Roger Nelson |
| Participant | Tom Gilbey |
| Producer | Alan G. Bell |
Broadcast
- Mon 21 Nov 1966 14:05
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