Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Details
First Aired
2015-09-30
Status
Returning Series
Network
BBC Two
Type
Scripted
Language
EN
Episodes
5
Cast
Simon Schama
Self - Presenter
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