1961: Meet THE CRYSTAL MAKERS | Classic BBC Documentary | BBC Archive

Philip Donnellan's documentary film follows Billy Evans and the artisan glassmakers of Brierley Hill, near Stourbridge. For over 300 years the finest crystal table glass has been made in this region, four generations of craftsmen have passed on their knowledge and skills to the next. Glassmaking is a job that requires brawn and delicacy in equal measure - a touch gentle enough to coax intricate patterns in the glass, and strong enough to break down and replace the white hot glass furnace. Narrated by Phil Drabble Editor: Harry Hastings Camera: Hugh Wilson Sound: Maurice Everitt Clip taken from The Crystal Makers, originally broadcast on BBC Television, 22 August, 1961. You have now entered the BBC Archive, a time machine that will transport you back to the golden age of TV to educate, entertain and enlighten you with classic clips from the BBC vaults. Make sure you subscribe so that you never miss a single stop on our amazing journey through the BBC Archive - https://www.youtube.com/c/BBCArchive?... You can also dive into plenty more BBC Archive on our website - https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive