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Turner

Episode 5 of 8

In this revealing blend of history and art, Simon Schama tells the extraordinary story of how Britain's greatest painter, JMW Turner, created one of his most powerful paintings, The Slave Ship.

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59 minutes

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Tomorrow 21:00
BBC Four

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  • Leanne Mitchell

    Walk You Home

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Presenter Simon Schama

Broadcasts

  • Fri 17 Nov 2006 21:00
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 17 Nov 2006 21:30
    BBC Two Wales (Analogue) & Wales only
  • Mon 20 Nov 2006 23:20
    BBC Two Wales (Analogue) & Wales only
  • Fri 24 Nov 2006 01:35
    BBC One
  • Mon 5 Jul 2021 22:00
    BBC Four
  • Mon 6 Nov 2023 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 7 Nov 2023 01:35
    BBC Four
  • Tomorrow 21:00
    BBC Four
  • Wednesday 02:20
    BBC Four