The Face of Britain by Simon Schama

Episode 01

The Face of Power

Sep 30, 2015 · 59 min

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.

Episode 02

Faces of the People

Oct 7, 2015 · 59 min

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

Episode 03

The Face of Fame

Oct 14, 2015 · 59 min

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.

Episode 04

The Look of Love

Oct 21, 2015 · 59 min

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.

Episode 05

The Face in the Mirror

Oct 28, 2015 · 59 min

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