Clothes-Line

Clothes-Line
GenreDocumentary, Fashion
Created byMary Adams
Presented byJames Laver and Pearl Binder
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerMary Adams
Original release
NetworkBBC
Release30 September (1937-09-30) –
9 December 1937 (1937-12-09)
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Clothes-Line was an early BBC television programme broadcast live in six parts between 30 September and 3 December 1937. It is notable for being the first television programme dedicated to the history of fashion.[1] It was produced by Mary Adams, and co-presented by the fashion historian James Laver and Pearl "Polly" Binder.

  1. ^ Taylor, Lou, Establishing Dress History, chapter 2 (Manchester 2002) ISBN 0-7190-6639-5