The Brits Who Designed the Modern World
The Brits Who Designed the Modern World
Arts reporter Brenda Emmanus marks the opening of Kensington's new Design Museum this month by profiling 10 of the most celebrated living British designers, whose work has revolutionised the nation's homes, streets and culture since the Second World War. Among those whose careers are highlighted are road-sign designer Margaret Calvert, ZX Spectrum creator Rick Dickinson, Andrew Ritchie, who gave the world the 'Brompton Bike', and Kenneth Grange, who designed everything from British Rail's distinctive InterCity 125 to Kenwood food mixers. A panel of contributors including Will.i.am, Jeremy Paxman, Pete Waterman and Ade Adepitan explain how their lives have benefited from British designs
The Brits Who Designed the Modern World airs on BBC Four HD at 2:00 AM, Tuesday 1 April. (Subtitles.)
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News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Brenda Emmanus
Presenter
John Mullen
Series Producer
Janet Lee
Executive Producer