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  1. To Death and Back

    Nigel Spivey explores how our morbid fascination inspires the creation of images of death.

  2. Once upon a Time

    Dr Nigel Spivey investigates how much film storytelling techniques owe to ancient artists.

  3. The Art of Persuasion

    Dr Nigel Spivey explores how images have been used to impress and manipulate people.

  4. The Day Pictures Were Born

    Dr Nigel Spivey traces the development of the image from cave paintings to present day.

  5. More Human than Human

    First episode of Nigel Spivey's investigation into the power of art.