

Art That Made Us
An alternative history of the British Isles, told through art. Looking at 1,500 years and eight dramatic turning points, acclaimed artists and thinkers encounter key historic art works from across the UK that have shaped the history of the British Isles and inspired their own work.
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David Threlfall
Self - Narrator (voice)
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The Legends of Paris: A Tale of the 19th Century Artistic Scene

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Becoming Frida Kahlo

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