A DOCUMENTARY SERIES THAT REVEALS THE ADDICTIVE AND ENDLESSLY ENTERTAINING PROCESS OF MAKING HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT ITEMS USING THE ORIGINAL, TIME-HONOURED METHODS.
Gauntlets, Neolithic Toolkit, Wooden ClogsArtisans use original techniques to make a 1400s-style gauntlet. Plus, they strike stone to make prehistoric axes and arrows, and carve traditional wooden clogs.
Pirate Cutlass, Bowl and Spoon, Wallpaper
E2
Pirate Cutlass, Bowl and Spoon, WallpaperA father and daughter team revive the art of hand-turning wooden bowls. And, an expert makes block-printed wallpaper the old-fashioned way.
Shotgun, Penny Farthing, Scissors
E3
Shotgun, Penny Farthing, ScissorsExpert craftsmen make a shotgun by hand. Traditional tools recreate the iconic penny-farthing bicycle and an expert creates stunning scissors by hand.
Universal Carrier, Bomber Jacket, Fly Fishing RodsArtisans restore the Universal Carrier to its WWII glory. A family continue producing an iconic leather jacket, and experts craft gorgeous fishing rods.
Neon Sign, Cowboy Boots, Maple Syrup
E5
Neon Sign, Cowboy Boots, Maple SyrupSkilled craftsmen create a neon light. Plus, artisans make cowboy boots the old-fashioned way and maple syrup as it’s been done for centuries.
45-Calibre Luger, Messenger Bag, Cowboy Hat
E6
45-Calibre Luger, Messenger Bag, Cowboy HatArtisans recreate the historical oddity of the 45-calibre luger gun and messenger bag – the old-fashioned way. And, craftsmen reveal the art of cowboy hat-making.
Dane Axe, Stone Mill Flour, Steam Train
E7
Dane Axe, Stone Mill Flour, Steam TrainA bladesmith recreates the dangerous Dane axe, and a traditional stone mill is used to grind corn. Plus, an expert team puts a century-old train back on track.
Brigandine Armour, Stained Glass Window, Umbrella
E8
Brigandine Armour, Stained Glass Window, UmbrellaExpert craftsmen recreate ancient brigandine armour. Plus, artisans create stained-glass windows in an historic church and make umbrellas in the traditional way.
Motorcycle, Scythe, Whisky
E9
Motorcycle, Scythe, WhiskyA skilled craftsman puts a classic and unique motorcycle back on the road and then a scythe is recreated. Plus, how is traditional scotch made and stored?
Morning Star, Microcar, Signet Ring
E10
Morning Star, Microcar, Signet RingA skilled crafts team recreate a deadly Medieval weapon – the morning star. Plus, a post-war micro car expert finishes his refurbished three-wheeled vehicle.
Helm, Violin, Globe
E11
Helm, Violin, GlobeA skilled craftsman makes one of the most essential pieces for self-defence in Medieval battle – the metal helmet. Plus, how are violins crafted and old-fashioned globes made?
Crucible, Steel-Khanjar, Orrery, Bagpipes
E12
Crucible, Steel-Khanjar, Orrery, BagpipesA skilled blacksmith makes a traditional Persian khanjar dagger using an original steel recipe. Plus, how are old-fashioned astronomical orreries and Scottish bagpipes made?
Mustang, Enigma, Bullwhip
E13
Mustang, Enigma, BullwhipExpert craftsmen restore a 60’s Ford Mustang and an enigma machine used by the Nazis in World War II. Plus, they show the materials and techniques used in making whips.
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