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  • 2015-09-30T20:00:00Z on BBC Two
  • 59m
  • 4h 55m (5 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • 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.

5 episodes

Series Premiere

2015-09-30T20:00:00Z

1x01 The Face of Power

Series Premiere

1x01 The Face of Power

  • 2015-09-30T20:00:00Z59m

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.

2015-10-07T20:00:00Z

1x02 Faces of the People

1x02 Faces of the People

  • 2015-10-07T20:00:00Z59m

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

2015-10-14T20:00:00Z

1x03 The Face of Fame

1x03 The Face of Fame

  • 2015-10-14T20:00:00Z59m

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.

2015-10-21T20:00:00Z

1x04 The Look of Love

1x04 The Look of Love

  • 2015-10-21T20:00:00Z59m

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.

2015-10-28T21:00:00Z

1x05 The Face in the Mirror

1x05 The Face in the Mirror

  • 2015-10-28T21:00:00Z59m

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

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