The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution

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It runs a compact 1h 0m.

Synopsis

JMW Turner's work is examined in a new light. Beyond his sublime landscapes, Turner painted machines, science, technology and industry. His life spanned the unfolding Industrial Revolution. This programme argues that Turner created a whole new kind of art, by examining nine key works in the light of the scientific and Industrial Revolution. Includes interviews with historian Simon Schama and artist Tracey Emin.

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Key crew

• Edward WhiteOriginal Music Composer
• Clare BeavanDirector

Cast

• Samuel WestSelf - Narrator (voice)
• Simon SchamaSelf
• Tracey EminSelf
• Thomas CoombesTurner
• Ian LindsayJoshua Reynolds
• Alex LarderYoung Turner
• James CanvinLuke Howard
• Patrick OsborneMichael Faraday
• Nicholas BlattCharles Babbage
• Rupert WickhamWilliam Herchel
• Simon ColemanFrancis Beaufort
• Peter AubreyTurner's Father

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