On the Throne
Synopsis
Ever condemned to be the butt of crude humour, or clad in the garb of awful euphemisms, at last the lavatory comes out of the closet. This documentary film reveals everything you ever wanted to know about them - where and how they are made, who invented them, and how the primitive privy was elevated to an art form. In a pilgrimage through Britain's loveliest lavatories, Lucinda Lambton celebrates the centenary year of the water closet, at long last paying the debt of gratitude to Britain's plumbing pioneers and sanitary magnificoes. Through her eyes the humble symbol of relief to the discomfited becomes an object of beauty and a delight to the eye.
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- Director
- Richard Lightbody
- Original Title
- On the Throne
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Lightbody
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Lightbody
Director
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What is On the Throne about?
Ever condemned to be the butt of crude humour, or clad in the garb of awful euphemisms, at last the lavatory comes out of the closet. This documentary film reveals everything you ever wanted to know about them - where and how they are made, who invented them, and how the primitive privy was elevated to an art form. In a pilgrimage through Britain's loveliest lavatories, Lucinda Lambton celebrates the centenary year of the water closet, at long last paying the debt of gratitude to Britain's plumbing pioneers and sanitary magnificoes. Through her eyes the humble symbol of relief to the discomfited becomes an object of beauty and a delight to the eye.
Who directed On the Throne?
On the Throne was directed by Richard Lightbody.
Who stars in On the Throne?
The principal cast of On the Throne includes Lucinda Lambton.
When was On the Throne released and how long is it?
On the Throne was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 40m.