Alias PP1. Well, we're on the road - and the first point of call is, suitably enough, the Goldmark Gallery in Uppingham, where we interview the artist Rigby Graham about his memories of Piper and his critique of Piper's printmaking. Fascinating as always - Rigby is as ever erudite, articulated and insightful. And we had a corner of the gallery which is always devoted to Piper's work, so wall to wall prints and even a ceramic.Lunch at the Gallery is a given if you happen to be in the vicinity - lots of good fresh food, buffet style on the table, staff and visitors all sitting down and chatting together - a ragout of philanthropy, democracy and hospitality - try it some day.
Followed by a visit to Oundle School to film the chapel windows designed by Piper, executed by Patrick Reyntiens - our host the inimitable Rev Ian Browne, who gathered together studies the school owned, then led us on an illuminating guided tour of the stained glass in the chapel (not just Piper but Hugh Easton and Mark Angus) and then chatted to camera about the symbolism of Piper's windows, a magical afternoon.
The Chapel, Rev Ian Browne and the Piper windows, Ian and Charles outside the chapel
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