Craftland

Book of the Week. James Fox explores Britain's lost arts and trades, chronicling the vanishing skills and traditions that once governed every aspect of life on these shores.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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Episode 1
Academic and broadcaster James Fox explores Britain's lost arts and vanishing trades.
26 Jan 2026,14 mins
Episode 2
The art of thatching in the Highlands and islands of Scotland.
27 Jan 2026,14 mins
Episode 3
Rush weaving in Bedfordshire – an ancient skill turned into a thriving modern business.
28 Jan 2026,14 mins
Episode 4
Colyton in Devon is home to both a wheelwright's workshop and a tannery.
29 Jan 2026,14 mins
Episode 5
The story of a craft is often the story of a single individual whose skills are hard won.
30 Jan 2026,14 mins