Heritage Crafts President HRH The Prince of Wales has lent his name to a new series, The Prince’s Master Crafters: The Next Generation, set to spotlight Britain’s rich heritage of traditional crafts. Backed by Heritage Crafts and The Prince’s Foundation who put forward the featured experts from amongst Heritage Crafts members, the series sees a selection of top amateur craftspeople take on a variety of crafting challenges to supercharge their skills before each of them creates a final showcase piece to present to His Royal Highness in person.
Bill Bailey's Master Crafters (Season 3)
Blacksmithing (Episode 1)
Air date: 2024-11-26
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Juniors Bran, Brad and Georgia are joined by blacksmithing expert Ian Thackray, while Bill visits Shropshire's Ironbridge.
Stone Carvers (Episode 2)
Air date: 2024-12-03
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: In tonight’s episode, the novice stone carvers face a challenging task as they work under the watchful eye of renowned master stone carver Simon Smith. The contestants are tasked with learning the art of stone carving, a skill that requires precision, patience, and a deep understanding of the craft. Simon, with his years of experience, will guide them through the complexities of chiseling and shaping stone into intricate designs.
Mosaic Making (Episode 3)
Air date: 2024-12-10
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Three junior mosaic enthusiasts take part in a workshop hosted by expert Paul Siggins, while Bill visits St Paul's Cathedral in London to see its distinct mosaics.
Letterpress Printing (Episode 4)
Air date: 2024-12-17
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Nick Hands and Ellen Bills lead three novices through the art of letterpress printing, while Bill finds out about a feud that erupted between two leaders of the private letterpress world at the turn of the 20th century.
