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A Portrait of Scotland
Actor Peter Capaldi explores the story of Scotland's art, examining the paintings and artists that have made Scottish art special. He focuses on the tradition of portraiture.
Peter Capaldi explores the story of Scotland's art. He had a talent for drawing and a love for art that took him to art school in Glasgow, but soon after graduating he became an actor.
Capaldi spends time with the paintings and the artists that have made Scottish art special. He sketches some of the most important Scottish portraits, and by focusing on the tradition of portraiture that goes back 500 years, Capaldi shows how Scotland's art has reflected the changing face of the nation.
Last on
Sat 22 May 2021
21:20
Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Presenter | Peter Capaldi |
Executive Producer | Jo Roe |
Director | Sandy Raffan |
Producer | Sandy Raffan |
Broadcasts
- Mon 7 Sep 2009 21:00大象传媒 Four & 大象传媒 HD
- Tue 8 Sep 2009 03:00
- Fri 11 Sep 2009 00:40
- Thu 17 Sep 2009 19:30
- Fri 18 Sep 2009 01:30
- Wed 18 Nov 2009 23:20大象传媒 Two except Northern Ireland & Yorkshire
- Wed 18 Nov 2009 23:50大象传媒 Two Northern Ireland
- Tue 15 Dec 2009 23:30大象传媒 HD
- Tue 12 Jul 2011 01:00
- Wed 29 Aug 2012 22:30大象传媒 HD
- Sat 22 May 2021 21:20