A Stitch through Time 

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BBC Northern Ireland region started on 19th April 1955 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One Northern Ireland.

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A Stitch through Time

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Four aspiring designers take on fashion challenges inspired by heritage and history.

Cutting edge design challenges inspired by the influence of the Ulster-Scots on our textile heritage.

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Simulcast of BBC One Northern Ireland in high definition. From 24/10/2012

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Sharon Whittaker

Ben O'Loan

Michael Hewitt

Bruce Clark

Katie Larmour

Una Rodden

Claire McCollum

A Stitch through Time: Series 2: Episode 4

Episode 4

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The two finalists create woven garments inspired by the story of the Rhyming Weavers.

The two finalists create celebratory woven garments inspired by the story of the Rhyming Weavers, but only one designer will be crowned series winner.

Hosted by Claire McCollum, the competition reaches its climax as the final two fashion designers go head to head to be crowned series winner.

This episode is inspired by a group of Ulster-Scots poets known as the ‘Rhyming Weavers’, who were influenced by the Scottish poet Robert Burns and the rhythm of their Jacquard looms, where they composed much of their poetry.

A Stitch through Time: Series 2

Aspiring fashion designers take on challenges inspired by the Ulster-Scots influence.

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