The Face of Britain by Simon Schama

Total Seasons :1Total Episodes : 5

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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The Face of Power

1. 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.

Air Date : 2015-09-30

Faces of the People

2. 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.

Air Date : 2015-10-07

The Face of Fame

3. 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.

Air Date : 2015-10-14

The Look of Love

4. 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.

Air Date : 2015-10-21

The Face in the Mirror

5. 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.

Air Date : 2015-10-28

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