Artists 1939-45
A series of seven programmes
Memories of World War II recalled by artists and illustrated oy their paintings. 5: Terry Frost
When the Germans captured the island of Crete in the spring oi
1941, Terry Frost was among the thousands of Allied troops who were taken prisoner. However, tne four long years he spent in captivity were not wasted. Using the most improvised of materials and encouraged by his fellow prisoners, he discovered and developed the talent that, after the war, was to make him one of England s leading abstract artists.
Film editor PADDY WILSON Producer TOM CONWAY