Art That Made Us
Art That Made Us is a TV show on BBC4. An epic story of creativity. How works of art from Britain's past have shaped us. Some are surprising, others familiar - but all are at the heart of dramatic moments of change. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 2 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in April 2026.
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Art That Made Us
From the chaos of the Black Death comes creative renewal - survivors finding their voice through satire and a revived literature in English, including breakthrough works by women.
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In this alternative history of the British Isles, working artists explore an era once known as the 'dark’ ages, finding mysterious art that haunts our landscapes and imagination.