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The Face of Britain by Simon Schama

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 used to make a statement.

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StatusReturning Series
Original NameThe Face of Britain by Simon Schama
First Air DateSeptember 30, 2015
Last Air DateOctober 28, 2015
Seasons1
Episodes5
Episode Runtime 59min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesOxford Film and Television
NetworksBBC Two
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The Face in the Mirror

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

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