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Simon Schama Meets

2022
Documentary

While making Simon Schama’s History of Now, Simon met several of the most influential contemporary artists working in the world today. In this series of extended interviews, Simon meets Ai Weiwei, Nadya Tolokonnikova and Margaret Atwood, to uncover the personal motivations behind their work and activism, their sense of why art matters, and their unique perspectives on the state of the world today.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

December 11, 2022

Last Aired

December 11, 2022

Networks

BBC Four

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
E1
Ai Weiwei
Air date: 2022-12-11
Simon Schama meets celebrated Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, who speaks candidly about his life and work, and his determination to preserve truth and memory.
E2
Nadya Tolokonnikova
Air date: 2022-12-11
Simon Schama meets Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova, who speaks about her fight to preserve freedom of expression in Putin’s Russia.
E3
Margaret Atwood
Air date: 2022-12-11
Simon Schama meets renowned Canadian author Margaret Atwood to discuss how art and writing can play a crucial role in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues.

Cast

Simon Schama

Simon Schama

Presenter

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