Series
The Face of Britain by Simon Schama
Documentary
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.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1The Face of Power30 Sept 2015 · 59mSimon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at the eternal power of portraiture and sees how it can foster loyalty and control.
- 2Faces of the People7 Oct 2015 · 59mSimon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at artists who have created images of people who would otherwise have been forgotten.
- 3The Face of Fame14 Oct 2015 · 59mSimon 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.
- 4The Look of Love21 Oct 2015 · 59mSimon 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.
- 5The Face in the Mirror28 Oct 2015 · 59mSimon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Here, Simon looks at the complex motivations behind some of the most intriguing self-portraits.
Details
- First aired
- 30 Sept 2015
- Last aired
- 28 Oct 2015
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 5
Cast
Simon SchamaSelf - Presenter
