Coronation Tailors.

Loved it, so interesting. Recommended it to a chum today.

I was in awe of the chap making the helmets. He seemed to be doing three things at once, so very skilled. The uniforms were marvellous, every one cut and sewn to order. My DH and I were facinated.

i found the man presenting a bit annoying.
loved seeing kashket and co, also firmin in b'ham.

Yes completely agree Deedaa ..really enjoyed it

Whilst flicking through the channels I ended up watching this and was very pleased I did.

The fabric and sourcing of it, cutting, fitting, measuring and skills they used were absolutely fascinating.

The people who did the jobs, both the service men and women and the tailors and seamstresses it was a joy to hear the story of real people.

I watched and found it very interesting.

A fascinating documentary, Patrick's emotion on seeing his GGF uniform, the absolute skill , organisation, and hardwork from everyone involved.

I shall look forward to seeing that - thanks for the heads up Deedaa.

I really enjoyed it and the man making the helmets was amazing. 55 years he's been doing that!!

It would have been nice if they'd given Patrick a keepsake at the end to remember his great grandfather.

Absolutely loved it. Added bonus was the lovey Patric presenting it. Someone who understood and appreciated the skills involved.
My OHs grandmother was embroidering coronation robes when she died.

I watched the programme and found it completely fascinating my DH family were originally tailors from Eastern Europe. They brought their skills over here and ran a successful business.

I worked in a furriers when I was young and was taught a few tailoring skills which at the time was in a dying trade.

It showed how diverse and skilled the business is by making the buttons trimmings and regalia for the occasion. A trade that have been around hundreds of years. Patrick Grant a master tailor in his own right learnt a few skills it was a wonderful programme.

I was doubly glad to watch this programme because It brought back childhood memories. Back in the 60s I lived on the corner of the road this workshop is in and I’m always glad to hear good things about the neighbourhood. I’ll watch the Coronation tomorrow with extra interest.

Can I watch this programme on catch up? Sorry I missed it. What’s channel was it on please?

It was on BBC 2 on Wednesday evening.

I am in awe at the skills and dedication shown.

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i found the man presenting a bit annoying.
loved seeing kashket and co, also firmin in b'ham.

No! Have to agree to differ.
Patrick Grant is a highly respected Savile Row tailor and knows his craft inside out. (He also presents Sewing Bee.)
I can’t think of a better qualified presenter to understand the detail and skill that we saw in evidence in that programme.
Saddened though to think that when some of the craftsmen we saw retire or pass on, there may be nobody to carry on the tradition.

It was fantastic. Even my husband was engrossed. He particularly enjoyed seeing all the ancient machinery still in use today. Imagine just 2 people can make those helmets and we saw one of them!! I hope he is paid well, because that is such a unique job.

Patrick is adorable and IMO was the perfect choice to present this lovely programme.

Will now be looking for the little mixed race guy who was featured in the full regalia and who said he will be riding immediately behind the gold coach. He said he will be leaving the army in the near future and came from Coalville, Leics.

So glad you highlighted this Deedaa. I have just watched it and it was totally fascinating. So much skill. Thank you.

While not detracting from the incredible skills in the making of these uniforms, I couldn’t help but wonder about the equally incredible costs involved. All that gold velvet and bespoke fabric must cost an absolute fortune. Would love to see a break down of that from the MOD. Shame they can’t put as much care into the design and fabrication of their aircraft carriers.

Thanks DeeDaa, for recommending this programme. We watched it this afternoon and there was so much to marvel at.
I love the fact that The Tailors were a family firm, as was the Birmingham firm Firmin.

We loved this programme, so much history and so many interesting stories. The dedication of the Kashkets and their workforce, the guy making the helmets, the files of hand-written and drawn patterns - and of course lovely Patrick Grant, bringing it all together. I think we'll be watching this again once the Coronation is over, just to take it all in again.

Darn - not available here. I find this kind of show fascinating. I love fashion and enjoy seeing the design and skill involved. I also think BBC does some really good television, but we tend to be a year behind with programming once the rights to air it are sold to other networks.

I love anything like this, I follow several costumers on YouTube.

I really enjoyed this programme,I found it fascinating in the days of cheap throwaway fashion to see the skill of the people involved was wonderful and Patrick Grant is very easy to watch.and so knowledgeable.