CinemaOSMovie · 2017 · 0h 59m

Two Types: The Faces of Britain

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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.

Directed byChris Hardy

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 59m
Language
EN
Released
July 31, 2017
Studios
BBCSplit Pea ProductionsLondon Live

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Cast & crew

1 credited
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Mark Ovenden

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Directed by
Chris Hardy

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