Tim meets Michael Palin at the Tate Britain. Writer, actor, television presenter, comedian and legendary Python, Michael talks openly about his life through his chosen artworks. These include Turner’s Sunrise with a Boat between Headlands and Whistler’s Nocturne: Blue and Silver - Cremorne Light
Iconic film director Mike Leigh is best known for his unique directorial style and bleak yet humorous films. In this episode Mike invites Tim to the Cartoon Museum in London to look at the satirical and comic world of cartoons that have had an immense impact on his life and career.
In this programme, Tim meets Tony Bennett at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Tony Bennett is one of the legends of American music but is also a painter whose work is displayed in the Smithsonian collection in Washington.
In this episode, Tim meets world renowned British fashion designer, Paul Smith. Paul has a vast collection of artwork at his London studios and Tim gets an exclusive tour of these works, establishing how fine art and graphic design have made such an impact on Paul Smith the designer.
In this episode, Tim Marlow meets the America soprano Renée Fleming who’s rich voice and magisterial stage presence has lit up opera houses all over the world. Renée Fleming will reveal something of her taste in visual art at the Neue Galerie and Chuck Close's Studio, both in New York
In this programme, Tim Marlow meets the artist Sir Peter Blake. Well known as a key member of the burgeoning Pop Art movement, Peter has been one of the best-known British artists of his generation. Tim meets Sir Peter at Compton Verney in Warwickshire, home to the national collection of Folk Art, to explore his life and work through a selection of paintings in this exceptional collection.
Firmly established as a world-class producer, songwriter, DJ, multi-instrumentalist, orchestral composer and cultural pioneer, Nitin Sawhney’s talents span and transcend cultural barriers. In this episode Nitin invites Tim to meet him at the National Gallery of Art in London to discuss the inspiration he draws for his music from the diverse artwork there.
In this programme, Tim Marlow meets crime writer Ian Rankin at the National Galleries of Scotland in his home town of Edinburgh. Most famous for his award winning Inspector Rebus novels, Rankin talks openly about his life and career through his chosen works. These include a Francis Bacon piece and work from Scottish artists Eduardo Paolozzi and Douglas Gordon.
In this episode Tim meets Terry Jones at the National Gallery of Art, London. Writer, actor, television presenter and legendary Python, Terry talks about his life through his six chosen artworks. These include Breugel’s The Adoration of the Kings and Turner’s Rain, Steam and Speed.
In this programme, Tim Marlow meets leading British sculptor Antony Gormley. Widely known for his Angel of the North sculpture in Gateshead, Antony Gormley’s work has been exhibited throughout the U.K and internationally. In this programme Antony invites Tim to meet him at the British Museum, London to discuss a selection of objects from this world-famous collection.
In this programme, Tim Marlow meets the writer Jung Chang who’s family history Wild Swans became and international best seller and in more recent years published a ground breaking biography of Mao Zedong. Jung Chang chose the Victoria and Albert Museum in London to explore her life and work through a selection of objects in this great collection.