Apprentice to the Past

Series about ancient British trades, many of which are in danger of disappearing due to a lack of people willing to learn them. Presented by Clare Jenkins

Apprentice to the Past - Episode 1

Clare Jenkins presents a series about ancient British trades. 1/4: Suffolk pargeter Bill Sargent is teaching his son Kenny this ancient skill of decorative plasterwork.

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Apprentice to the Past - Episode 2

Clare Jenkins presents a series about ancient British trades. 2/4: She talks to three Norfolk flint-knappers about this prehistoric skill.

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Apprentice to the Past - Episode 3

Clare Jenkins presents a series about ancient British trades. 3/4: She talks to three generations of the Somerset Willow Company about pigeon-carriers, picnic-baskets and coffins.

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Apprentice to the Past - Episode 4

Clare Jenkins presents a series about ancient British trades. 4/4: She visits Castleford in Yorkshire to find out how canal lock engineers help to keep the waterways safe.

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