Two Types: The Faces of Britain

We are surrounded by types, the words on signs, buses, shops and documents which guide us through our lives. Two types in particular are regarded as the faces of Britain - Johnston and Gill Sans. Their story is told by typeface expert Mark Ovenden.

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The Canal Map of Britain

The Canal Map of Britain

2024

Dave Allen in Search of the Great English Eccentric

Dave Allen in Search of the Great English Eccentric

1974

Video Nasties: Draconian Days

Video Nasties: Draconian Days

2014

Britain's Favourite Foods - Are They Good for You?

Britain's Favourite Foods - Are They Good for You?

2015

James Baldwin Abroad

James Baldwin Abroad

2023

Forward a Century

1951

Font Men

2014

Helvetica

Helvetica

2007

Harold Shipman

Harold Shipman

2014

Elton John: A Singular Man

Elton John: A Singular Man

2016

People In A Film

People In A Film

The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story

The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story

2003

Land of Tradition

1950

The Battle of the Somme

The Battle of the Somme

1916

Falklands' Most Daring Raid

Falklands' Most Daring Raid

2012

Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year

Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year

2023

A Year Of British Murder

A Year Of British Murder

2019

Brexitannia

Brexitannia

2017

Harold Shipman: Doctor Death

2018

100 Years of British Trains

100 Years of British Trains

2007