Coronation Tailors: Fit for a King
Wednesday May 3, on BBC Two at 9pm and BBC iPlayer
1 x 60min programme for BBC made by Waddell Media
Great British Sewing Bee’s Patrick Grant goes behind the scenes at the family firm making ceremonial uniforms for King Charles’ coronation. Tasked with creating thousands of bespoke uniforms for the big day, the Kashket family have been making spectacular ceremonial wear for four generations. As well as discovering the skill and craftmanship required to create these unique garments, Patrick also meets some of the men and women of the armed forces who will wear them.
This fascinating and timely documentary celebrates the very best of British manufacturing and craftsmanship, revealing the rich heritage and history behind our iconic military uniforms and telling the inspiring, contemporary, and powerful stories of the men and women of the British armed services who will wear these magnificent uniforms with pride.
Patrick witnesses the extraordinary levels of tailoring detail required for the history-rich ceremonial uniforms, with each regiment’s distinct traditions and regalia. He also sees first-hand the passion of the hard-working staff as they battle against time to alter hundreds of existing uniforms to include the King’s new cypher along with shiny new buttons bearing the letters ‘CR’.
Coronation Tailors: Fit for a King is a Waddell Media production for BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
Commissioned by Clare Sillery, Head of Commissioning, Documentaries, BBC.
Producer / Director is Rob Gill.
Executive Producers are David Cumming and Jannine Waddell.
BBC Commissioning Editor is Fran Baker.
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