Documentary
Simon Schama's Power of Art
Historian Simon Schama recounts the story of eight moments of high drama in the making of eight artistic masterpieces.
1. Caravaggio (59 mins)
- imagine...The Academy of Armando. From The Day Today to Dr Strangelove, the master satirist at work75 mins
- MonitorMonitor meets artist Joe Tilson, who gains inspiration from the modern world. (1964)14 mins
- Fake or Fortune?Potentially priceless or crafty copies? Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould investigate
- imagine... Russell T Davies: The Doctor and MeRussell T Davies: The Doctor and Me. A writing great, from soaps to sex, and a sci-fi hit75 mins
- The BookwormGriff Rhys Jones tries to find out why Thomas Hardy's wife tried to ban Jude the Obscure.28 mins
- Bradford’s Big BashThere’ll be magic in the air. A spectacular show to celebrate the 2025 UK City of Culture30 mins
- ArenaTruth is telling. How music and lyrics provided a lifeline at a time of personal change59 mins
- Searching for the Wrong-Eyed JesusJim White takes a road trip into the heart of the poor white American South. (2004)83 mins
- The Truth about Len DeightonProfile of best-selling author Len Deighton, creator the Harry Palmer thriller series.59 mins
- OmnibusAuthor Patricia Cornwell is convinced she knows Jack the Ripper's true identity. (2002)58 mins
- What Do Artists Do All Day?A rare insight into contemporary artist Michael Craig-Martin at work in his London studio.29 mins
- The Secret Life of BooksTony Jordan brings his writer's insight to Charles Dickens's Great Expectations.
