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  • 2018-01-10T21:00:00Zs at 2018-01-10T21:00:00Z on BBC Two
  • 2015-09-30T20:00:00Z
  • 59m
  • 4h 55m (5 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Oxford Film and Television
  • 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.

Season Finale

2015-10-28T21:00:00Z

1x05 The Face in the Mirror

Season Finale

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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