Many of Gyles Brandreth’s iconic jumpers were made as one-offs by his partner George Hostler, a sculptor who abandoned his hammer and chisel in favour of knitting needles. His appearances on breakfast television in the 1980s and 90s were eagerly anticipated as much for what Gyles would say each morning, as much as they were for what he would be wearing. Their ‘Gyles & George’ brand has been a favourite among pop stars and celebrities since the 1980s, counting Princess Diana and Elton John among its early fans.

Dozens of the jumpers have been brought out of the archive and are now on exhibition in Gyles Brandreth: fun and fabulous jumpers at Petersfield Museum until the end of 2023.