The Romantics and Us with Simon Schama

Documentary

The Romantics and Us with Simon Schama

From popular revolt to the obsession with the self, even to modern nationalism, Simon Schama explores the enduring and powerful legacy the Romantics have left on our modern world.

Series 1: 1. Passions of the People (60 mins)

Keith Haring: Street Art Boy
The definitive story of international art sensation Keith Haring, told in his own words.
89 mins
Bridget Riley - Painting the Line
A portrait of a true visionary and one of our greatest living painters.
59 mins
This Is Joan Collins
The Dynasty star narrates her rollercoaster life story.
96 mins
Survivors: Portraits of the Holocaust
Following seven leading artists as they paint seven survivors of the Holocaust.
60 mins
Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
Bringing the past to life. The curators and conservators preserving history for everyone
Barry Humphries at the 麻豆官网首页入口
A lifetime of laughter. The rip-roaring, rude and revealing moments of his comedic career
59 mins
Windrush: Portraits of a Generation
A lasting memorial to honour a generation that gave so much, as commissioned by the King
74 mins
David Harewood on Blackface
The truth about minstrel shows. The actor probes the roots of a problematic cultural form
59 mins
Tales of Rock 'n' Roll: Heartbreak Hotel
A look at Elvis Presley's first million-selling release, Heartbreak Hotel.
32 mins
The Stormtrooper Scandal
Ambition, greed and betrayal. The inside story of the art world鈥檚 most cutting-edge heist
89 mins
Elizabeth Taylor - Rebel Superstar
Actor. Feminist. Entrepreneur. Activist. The life and legacy of an iconic leading lady
The Man Who Definitely Didn鈥檛 Steal Hollywood
An utterly bonkers tale of how Hollywood鈥檚 most famous studio spiralled out of control
89 mins

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The Romantics and Us with Simon Schama