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The Story of English Furniture (1978–1979) — history on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded January 24, 1979.
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Genre
History
Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
November 1, 1978
Ended
January 24, 1979
Runtime
~25 min per episode
1season
10episodes

About The Story of English Furniture

The Story of English Furniture ended on January 24, 1979, on BBC Two. The series concluded after its ten episodes, which aired over the course of six centuries of furniture history.

This historical series was a documentary that explored the development of furniture through different periods, highlighting how historical events influenced design and craftsmanship. Hosted by Arthur Negus, the show provided insights into various styles and the cultural significance of furniture from the past. It was first broadcast in 1978 and aimed to educate viewers about the evolution of furniture in England.

The series featured Arthur Negus as the expert and Hugh Scully as the presenter. Each episode lasted approximately 25 minutes.

The Story of English Furniture episode schedule

10 aired

Aired · 10

DateEp.Title
January 24, 1979 S1·E10 Twentieth Century
January 17, 1979 S1·E9 Victorian
January 10, 1979 S1·E8 Regency
December 13, 1978 S1·E7 Elegance and Utility
December 6, 1978 S1·E6 Robert Adam
November 29, 1978 S1·E5 Thomas Chippendale
November 22, 1978 S1·E4 Queen Anne and Early Georgian
November 15, 1978 S1·E3 William and Mary
November 8, 1978 S1·E2 Jacobean and Restoration
November 1, 1978 S1·E1 Medieval and Elizabethan

The Story of English Furniture cast