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The People's Painters

Series 1

Work

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Fifty years after the death of iconic artist William Conor, a group of amateur painters are challenged to recreate modern-day interpretations of his works, but only one can claim the ultimate prize of hanging alongside Conor’s masterpieces in a gala exhibition.

In this episode, Kilkeel-based student Tessa climbs a mountain for the perfect painting, teacher Darren Gibson goes back to his Ulster-Scots roots on the Ards peninsula and presenter Kerry McClean chats with the Reverend Jack Lamb about the impact of William Conor’s work. Show less

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