The 1970s saw a slew of excellent BBC costume dramas, including the 1974 mini-series ๐ป๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, based on several novels by Anthony Trollope. Raymond Hughes, who worked on projects such as ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐ and ๐น๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ถ๐, helped to design the hundreds of costumes required for ๐ป๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, which spanned many years and the ever-changing silhouette of the Victorian era. The costumes for ๐ป๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ went on to be used in numerous productions over the years, including ๐ป๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐, ๐ป๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, and ๐ป๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐. ย This beautifully embroidered gown appeared in ๐ป๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, where Susan Hampshire wore it as Lady Glencora Palliser. In 1977, it was seen in ๐ป๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐ episode ๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐ด๐๐โ๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐, where Jessica Benton wore it as Elizabeth Frazer. Finally, in 2006, it was worn by Scarlett Johansson as Olivia Wenscombe in ๐ป๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. ย This costume has been spotted several more times over the years, and even been exhibited across the country. To find out more, visit our website at: Bit.ly/VicEd194 ย ย
