1977: The WONDERFUL WORLD of CARPET WEAVING | The Risk Business | BBC Archive

In 1977, The Risk Business reported from Worcestershire where there was a strong tradition of carpet craftsmanship. This feature looked at the life of factory worker, Jack, who was experienced in the tradition of carpet weaving. However, the firm in which Jack worked didn't see the industry continuing in its current state for much longer and expected increasing automation. Clip taken from The Risk Business, originally broadcast on BBC One, Wednesday 27 July, 1977. 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