Architecture critic Jonathan Glancey explores the enduring appeal of the world’s most famous Design Icons
In this series Jonathan takes a tour of the futuristic Lloyd’s Building in London to reveal an unexpected 18th century surprise. He also uncovers the link between Britain’s World War II fighter planes and London’s iconic Routemaster bus and explains why Parisian artists initially hated the Eiffel Tower.
PPM Production was commissioned by BBC Culture and the series premiered on bbc.com/culture during 2015.
An additional 30min programme was broadcast on BBC World News TV in January 2016.
Eames Lounge Chair
Eiffel Tower
Harry Beck's London Underground Map
Routemaster Bus
Olivetti Valentine
The Lloyd’s Building
Written and presented by
JONATHAN GLANCEY
JONATHAN GLANCEY
Assistant producer
NEAL WALLACE
NEAL WALLACE
Produced & Directed by
PETER PRICE
PETER PRICE
