The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution

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.

Directed by Clare Beavan

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Cast

Samuel West

Self - Narrator (voice)

Simon Schama

Self

Tracey Emin

Self

Thomas Coombes

Turner

Ian Lindsay

Joshua Reynolds

Alex Larder

Young Turner

James Canvin

Luke Howard

Patrick Osborne

Michael Faraday

Nicholas Blatt

Charles Babbage

Rupert Wickham

William Herchel

Simon Coleman

Francis Beaufort

Peter Aubrey

Turner's Father

Su Douglas

Mary Somerville

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