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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.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

59 minutes

Year:

2017

Director:

Chris Hardy

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Company:

Split Pea Productions,

London Live,

BBC

Cast:
Mark Ovenden

Himself

Crew:
Chris Hardy

Director

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