• 2014
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Hidden Histories: Britain's Oldest Family Businesses

Summary Three-part series which reveals the extraordinary history of three of Britain's longest-running family businesses. View more details

  • 2014
  • 1h

Hidden Histories: Britain's Oldest Family Businesses

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Stars : Margaret Mountford

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 1, 2014

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Summary Three-part series which reveals the extraordinary history of three of Britain's longest-running family businesses. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 1, 2014

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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Episode 1 • Jan 01, 2014
Episode #1.1
Richard Balson's family have been butchers for almost 500 years, since Henry VIII was on the throne. He goes back through centuries of butchery to the origin of the British high street. Along the way he discovers how the Balsons have stayed in the butchery business despite scandal and tragedy.
Episode 2 • Jan 21, 2014
Toye the Medal Maker
Fiona Toye married into a family that has been making regalia for generations, including OBEs for the royal family. The film follows Fiona as she steers this traditional company through the 21st century.
Episode 3 • Jan 28, 2014
Durtnell the Builder
Alex Durtnell's family have been builders for over 400 years. We follow Alex as he travels back through the centuries and rediscovers the houses his family have built, right back to the reign of Elizabeth I.
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