The Glorious Grinling Gibbons

Series about great British woodworkers continues by looking at the life and work of Grinling Gibbons. He isn't a household name, but he is the greatest the woodcarver the British Isles ever produced. Working in the aftermath of the Great Fire of London, Gibbons created delightful carved masterpieces for the likes of Charles II and William of Orange. This film explores the genius of the man they called the 'Michelangelo of wood'.

English
  • Originally Aired January 17, 2013
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network BBC Four
  • Created May 14, 2013 by
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