The Bill Gibb Line

Shane Strachan
  • 5.0 (2)
  • FASHION & BEAUTY

A spoken word podcast celebrating the life and work of fashion designer Bill Gibb. This limited series traces the story of the Scottish farm boy turned fashion designer who dressed the likes of Twiggy, Bianca Jagger and Elizabeth Taylor in the 1970s. Written and performed by Shane Strachan with music by Ross Whyte. Sponsored by Finnies the Jeweller. Support the podcast creator at ko-fi.com/shanestrachan

Episodes

  1. The End of the Line

    05/03/2020

    The End of the Line

    After rising to the momentous heights of packing out the Royal Albert Hall for his 10-year retrospective show, Gibb suffers from a huge financial crisis that sends him and his company reeling. Will he be able to crack the fashion world again before time runs out? Written and performed by Shane Strachan with original music by Ross Whyte. Sponsored by Finnies the Jeweller.

    20 min
  2. My Creative Zenith

    04/05/2020

    My Creative Zenith

    Now that Gibb’s name has been made, his star rises across the 70s with the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and The Beatles’ wives flocking to wear his designs. Collection after collection, Gibb strives to outdo himself but is plagued by the fear of failure. Will he be able to reach his creative zenith before Britain totters towards bankruptcy?

    18 min
  3. Bill Gibb's Name Has Been Made

    03/05/2020

    Bill Gibb's Name Has Been Made

    From humble beginnings on a farm in 1940s Aberdeenshire to a breakthrough fashion show for his own label in 1972, Bill Gibb's story is told in his own words intermixed with an array of poetic voices that capture the 'glorious confusion' of his first collections. Written and performed by Shane Strachan with original music by Ross Whyte. Sponsored by Finnies the Jeweller.

    19 min
  • 3 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
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About

A spoken word podcast celebrating the life and work of fashion designer Bill Gibb. This limited series traces the story of the Scottish farm boy turned fashion designer who dressed the likes of Twiggy, Bianca Jagger and Elizabeth Taylor in the 1970s. Written and performed by Shane Strachan with music by Ross Whyte. Sponsored by Finnies the Jeweller. Support the podcast creator at ko-fi.com/shanestrachan

Information

  • Creator
    Shane Strachan
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shane Strachan
  • Show Website
    The Bill Gibb Line