Tate Britain's Great Art Walks
2017 · 45m · Documentary
Danny Baker, Simon Callow, Richard E Grant, Cerys Matthews, Miriam Margolyes and Michael Sheen follow in the footsteps of their favourite British artists.
Episodes
1. Miriam Margolyes & Wallis45m · Miriam Margolyes and art curator Gus Casley-Hayford explore the life and art of Alfred Wallis during a walk along the stunning Cornwall coastline.
2. Richard E Grant & Constable45m · Richard E Grant and Gus Casely-Hayford follow in the footsteps of John Constable as they explore Hampstead Heath and Flatford Mill, Suffolk, on foot.
3. Cerys Matthews & Turner45m · Broadcaster Cerys Matthews joins art curator Gus Casely-Hayford on a walk along the Scottish border to take in the breathtaking landscapes of JMW Turner.
4. Michael Sheen45m · Actor Michael Sheen embarks on a moving journey to South Wales, where he and art curator Gus Casely-Hayford walk in the footsteps of artist Josef Herman.
5. Danny Baker & Hogarth45m · Writer and broadcaster Danny Baker joins art curator Gus Casely-Hayford for a gin-fuelled romp around London as they explore the works of William Hogarth.
6. Simon Callow & Powell Frith45m · Simon Callow and Gus Casely-Hayford follow in the footsteps of The Derby Day painter William Powell Frith by heading to the races at Epsom.More Like This
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