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The Beauty of Books

Episode 1: Ancient Bibles

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

A look at the 4th century Codex Sinaiticus, the world's oldest bible, and the Winchester bible, which lay at the heart of the church's struggle with the state in the 12th century. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Michael Waterhouse
Executive Producer:
Harry Bell

Painting the Holy Land

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

In a two-part special for Holy Week, artist Lachlan Goudie goes on a trip of a lifetime to the Holy Land, sketching and painting the people and landscapes he sees there. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 4 months

A unique insight into the life and work of celebrated painter Paula Rego directed by her son, film-maker Nick Willing. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Liz Hartford
Executive Producer:
Mark Bell
Executive Producer:
Kate Townsend
Production Company:
Dogwoman Ltd
Production Company:
Kismet Films
Director:
Nick Willing

The High Art of the Low Countries

Episode 1: Dream of Plenty

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Andrew Graham-Dixon shows how the art of Renaissance Flanders evolved from the craft of precious tapestries within the Duchy of Burgundy into a painting school. Show more

The Beauty of Books

Episode 1: Ancient Bibles

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

A look at the 4th century Codex Sinaiticus, the world's oldest bible, and the Winchester bible, which lay at the heart of the church's struggle with the state in the 12th century. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Michael Waterhouse
Executive Producer:
Harry Bell

Painting the Holy Land

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

In a two-part special for Holy Week, artist Lachlan Goudie goes on a trip of a lifetime to the Holy Land, sketching and painting the people and landscapes he sees there. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 4 months

A unique insight into the life and work of celebrated painter Paula Rego directed by her son, film-maker Nick Willing. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Liz Hartford
Executive Producer:
Mark Bell
Executive Producer:
Kate Townsend
Production Company:
Dogwoman Ltd
Production Company:
Kismet Films
Director:
Nick Willing

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