A look at the life and career of the iconic 1960s model Twiggy. The 15-year-old from Neasden exploded onto swinging London’s fashion scene overnight and came to epitomise that era and a young generation of creative style, music and talent which still resonates today.
Featuring contributions from actor Dustin Hoffman, Sir Paul McCartney, Charlotte Tilbury, Dame Joanna Lumley, Brooke Shields and many more, this is the story of the model’s upbringing, career, relationships and how she constantly reinvented herself in theatre, music and television – maintaining a successful, multifaceted career to the present day.
Watch the documentary here
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002jmyl/twiggy
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when New Labour took office (what was there to fear?) I seem to remember Twiggy (a born Thatcherite) saying she was leaving the UK and moving in with Uncle Sam – or have I made this up?
Comment by jeff cloves on 20 September, 2025 at 9:51 am