William Hogarth impressed his personality on a generation of British painters. He made his mark with a new kind of painting and also became famed as a social critic. An exhibition at the Tate Gallery makes the case for Hogarth as one of the leading painters of his age. Richard Coles discusses the paintings and their influence. Plus, a first night review of The Positive Hour, April de Angelis's new comedy which asks if liberal values are still relevant in the modern world.
Producer Abigail Appleton