Britain's Most Fragile Treasure
Originally released in 2011. Britain's Most Fragile Treasure is a documentary/history film. directed by Paul Tilzey. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Janina Ramirez, Tim Ayers, and Sarah Brown
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Janina Ramirez
as Presenter
Tim Ayers
as Self - Centre for Medieval Studies, York
Sarah Brown
as Self - Director, York Glaziers Trust
Tony Cattle
as Self - Glazier
Keith Jones
as Self - Dean of York
Richard Marks
as Self - Art Historian
Walter Pinches
as Self - Glassmaker
Nick Teed
as Self - Senior Conservator
Helen Whittaker
as Self - Stained Glass Artist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC Four
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Britain's Most Fragile Treasure?
Britain's Most Fragile Treasure was directed by Paul Tilzey.
How long is Britain's Most Fragile Treasure?
Britain's Most Fragile Treasure has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Britain's Most Fragile Treasure released?
Britain's Most Fragile Treasure was released on October 12, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Britain's Most Fragile Treasure?
The main cast of Britain's Most Fragile Treasure includes Janina Ramirez, Tim Ayers, Sarah Brown, Tony Cattle, Keith Jones.