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The Face of Britain by Simon Schama

Season 1 · 5 episodes · Sep 30, 2015

  1. Episode 1

    The Face of Power

    Sep 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.

  2. Episode 2

    Faces of the People

    Oct 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.

  3. Episode 3

    The Face of Fame

    Oct 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.

  4. Episode 4

    The Look of Love

    Oct 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.

  5. Episode 5

    The Face in the Mirror

    Oct 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.