Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Series 1
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
David Threlfall
Self - Narrator (voice)
Murray Pittock
Self - Bradley Professor
James Hawes
Self - Reader in Creative Writing
John Gallagher Jr.
Self - Associate Prof. of Early Modern History
Mari Griffith
Self - Art Historian
Jerry Brotton
Self - Prof. of Renaissance Studies
Marion Loeffler
Self - Reader in Welsh History
Jonathan Jones
Self - Arts Writer
Clare Lees
Self - Prof. of Medieval Literature
Maxine Peake
Self - Actrice (Rules of the Game, Anne)
Gus Casely-Hayford
Self - Director, V&A East
Michael Sheen
Self - Actor
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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...
Art That Made Us has 1 season with 8 episodes.
Art That Made Us premiered on April 7, 2022.
No, Art That Made Us has ended. The final episode aired on May 26, 2022.
Art That Made Us originally aired on BBC Two. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Art That Made Us was created by Emma Cahusac.
Art That Made Us has a rating of 5.5/10 based on user reviews.
Art That Made Us is classified as Documentary.