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All Episodes of The Face of Britain by Simon Schama

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All Episodes of The Face of Britain by Simon Schama

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...
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Season 1

  • The Face of Power
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    The Face of Power

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2015

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Faces of the People
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    Faces of the People

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/2015

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Face of Fame
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    The Face of Fame

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2015

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Look of Love
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    The Look of Love

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/2015

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Face in the Mirror
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    The Face in the Mirror

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/2015

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown