Synopsis
Claudia Winkleman explains the history of the Huguenots, their fleeing to Britain and how they affected the silk trade.
- Programme: The Great British Sewing Bee
- Series: 2
- Episode: 01
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2014
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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