Tate Britain's Great Art Walks

2017•45m

Documentary

Danny Baker, Simon Callow, Richard E Grant, Cerys Matthews, Miriam Margolyes and Michael Sheen follow in the footsteps of their favourite British artists.

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Language

Status

Canceled

First Aired

May 2, 2017

Last Aired

May 22, 2018

Networks

Sky Arts

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

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

Season

Miriam Margolyes & Wallis

Air date: 2017-05-02

Miriam Margolyes and art curator Gus Casley-Hayford explore the life and art of Alfred Wallis during a walk along the stunning Cornwall coastline.

Richard E Grant & Constable

Air date: 2017-05-09

Richard E Grant and Gus Casely-Hayford follow in the footsteps of John Constable as they explore Hampstead Heath and Flatford Mill, Suffolk, on foot.

Cerys Matthews & Turner

Air date: 2017-05-16

Broadcaster Cerys Matthews joins art curator Gus Casely-Hayford on a walk along the Scottish border to take in the breathtaking landscapes of JMW Turner.

Michael Sheen

Air date: 2017-05-23

Actor Michael Sheen embarks on a moving journey to South Wales, where he and art curator Gus Casely-Hayford walk in the footsteps of artist Josef Herman.

Danny Baker & Hogarth

Air date: 2017-05-30

Writer and broadcaster Danny Baker joins art curator Gus Casely-Hayford for a gin-fuelled romp around London as they explore the works of William Hogarth.

Simon Callow & Powell Frith

Air date: 2017-06-06

Simon Callow and Gus Casely-Hayford follow in the footsteps of The Derby Day painter William Powell Frith by heading to the races at Epsom.

Cast

Gus Casely-Hayford

Self - Presenter

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