The Face of Britain by Simon Schama

E1. The Face of Power

Sep 30, 2015 · 59m

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.

E2. Faces of the People

Oct 7, 2015 · 59m

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

E3. The Face of Fame

Oct 14, 2015 · 59m

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.

E4. The Look of Love

Oct 21, 2015 · 59m

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.

E5. The Face in the Mirror

Oct 28, 2015 · 59m

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