Stories from the National Portrait Gallery - Season 1

Season 1

Episodes

Episode 1
Art historian Kate Bryan examines portraiture through the ages and discusses the refurbishment of the gallery with its director.

Episode 2
Kate Bryan's explores portraituretakes in the 18th and 19th centuries, whlle comedian and artist Jim Moir, aka Vic Reeves, drops in to discuss his favourite work in the gallery.

Episode 3
Kate Bryan explores 20th-century portraiture, examining depictions of war poets and Queen Elizabeth II. Plus, Jim Moir drops in to discuss his favourite work.
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