The Romantics and Us with Simon Schama

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Documentary

Ratings

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10.0/10(1)

From popular revolt to the obsession with the self, even to modern nationalism, Simon Schama explores the enduring and powerful legacy the Romantics have left on our modern world.

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Production

Oxford Films

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 11, 2020

Last Aired

September 25, 2020

Networks

BBC Two

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Passions of the People

E1

Passions of the People

Air date: 2020-09-11

In this episode, Simon explores how Romantic artists created the secular icons of the modern democratic age, whose power continues to inspire the passions of revolt to this day.

The Chambers of the Mind

E2

The Chambers of the Mind

Air date: 2020-09-18

Simon explores how the romantics became the first intrepid explorers of dark recesses of the human mind, long before the modern psychological revolution. With contributions from Sir David Attenborough.

Tribes

E3

Tribes

Air date: 2020-09-25

Simon Schama explores how the romantics created the secular cult of national belonging in their poetry, music and art, with enormous consequences for the modern world.

Cast

Simon Schama

Simon Schama

Self - Presenter

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