Britain's Most Fragile Treasure
Synopsis
Historian Dr Janina Ramirez unlocks the secrets of a centuries-old masterpiece in glass. At 78 feet in height, the famous East Window at York Minster is the largest medieval stained-glass window in the country and it was the creative vision of a single artist - a mysterious master craftsman called John Thornton, one of the earliest named English artists. The East Window of York Minster is far more than a work of artistic genius, it is a window onto the medieval world and the medieval mind - telling us who were once were and who we still are, all preserved in the most fragile medium of all.
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Janina Ramirez
Presenter
Tim Ayers
Self - Centre for Medieval Studies, York
Sarah Brown
Self - Director, York Glaziers Trust
Tony Cattle
Self - Glazier
Keith Jones
Self - Dean of York
Richard Marks
Self - Art Historian
Walter Pinches
Self - Glassmaker
Nick Teed
Self - Senior Conservator
Helen Whittaker
Self - Stained Glass Artist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Tilzey
- Screenplay & Story
- Janina Ramirez
- Original Title
- Britain's Most Fragile Treasure
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC Four
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Tilzey
Janina Ramirez
Emma Lysaght, Michael Nollet
Jonty Claypole, Paul Tilzey
Department Leadership Roster
Emma Lysaght
Editor
Paul Tilzey
Producer
Paul Tilzey
Director
Janina Ramirez
Writer
Michael Nollet
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Britain's Most Fragile Treasure about?
Historian Dr Janina Ramirez unlocks the secrets of a centuries-old masterpiece in glass. At 78 feet in height, the famous East Window at York Minster is the largest medieval stained-glass window in the country and it was the creative vision of a single artist - a mysterious master craftsman called John Thornton, one of the earliest named English artists. The East Window of York Minster is far more than a work of artistic genius, it is a window onto the medieval world and the medieval mind - telling us who were once were and who we still are, all preserved in the most fragile medium of all.
Who directed Britain's Most Fragile Treasure?
Britain's Most Fragile Treasure was directed by Paul Tilzey.
Who stars in Britain's Most Fragile Treasure?
The principal cast of Britain's Most Fragile Treasure includes Janina Ramirez, Tim Ayers, Sarah Brown, Tony Cattle, Keith Jones.
When was Britain's Most Fragile Treasure released and how long is it?
Britain's Most Fragile Treasure was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Britain's Most Fragile Treasure?
Britain's Most Fragile Treasure holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).