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Fashions in Faces and Figures

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1950s fashion history series. Doris Langley Moore explores the odd correlation between the amount of facial hair on men and trends in covering up in women's fashion. Plus, Benny Hill in various states of hirsuteness and a young Vanessa Redgrave demonstrates early 20th-century use of face powder.

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Thu 8 Jan 2009 23:00
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  • This programme is available online as part of the What We Wore Collection

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Jeremy Hawk, the third hirsute gentleman appearing with Benny Hill and Ron Moody, was a prolific actor who worked as straight man for Benny Hill, hosted the long-running Criss Cross Quiz programme, appeared in West End comedies for almost 50 years, and made guest appearances in 2point4 Children alongside his daughter, Belinda Lang.

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Presenter Doris Moore

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