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Seasons & Episodes

EP1 The Face of Power Sep 30, 2015

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.

EP2 Faces of the People Oct 07, 2015

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

EP3 The Face of Fame Oct 14, 2015

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.

EP4 The Look of Love Oct 21, 2015

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.

EP5 The Face in the Mirror Oct 28, 2015

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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Released: 30 September 2015 Returning Series

Producted By: Oxford Film and Television

Country: United Kingdom

Budget: 0

Revenue: 0

Official Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06fv63y

Synopsis

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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Cast

Simon Schama

Director

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Oxford Film and Television