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The Face of Britain by Simon Schama

The Face of Britain by Simon Schama

2015•59m•Documentary
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Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture, revealing the stories behind the most compelling images in British art and examining the ways portraiture is used to make a statement.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime59m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 30, 2015

Episodes

E159m

The Face of Power

Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at the eternal power of portraiture and sees how it can foster loyalty and control.

Sep 30, 2015

E259m

Faces of the People

Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at artists who have created images of people who would otherwise have been forgotten.

Oct 7, 2015

E359m

The Face of Fame

Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at portraits of the famous and examines the celebrated faces of Britain's past and present.

Oct 14, 2015

E459m

The Look of Love

Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon explores how love portraits allow us to fulfil our craving to keep the ones we love close to us.

Oct 21, 2015

E559m

The Face in the Mirror

Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Here, Simon looks at the complex motivations behind some of the most intriguing self-portraits.

Oct 28, 2015

Actors

Simon Schama

Simon Schama

Self - Presenter

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