TV series
Simon Schama's Power of Art
2006, English, on BBC Two. Created by Simon Schama.
Historian Simon Schama recounts the story of eight moments of high drama in the making of eight artistic masterpieces.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 2006
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Simon Schama's Power of Art is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Rothko
Aired 7 December 2006
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Simon SchamaCreator
- Simon SchamaCast · 8 ep
- Andy SerkisCast · 1 ep
- Allan CordunerCast · 1 ep
- Andrew GarfieldBoy with Fruit · 1 ep
- Paul PopplewellCaravaggio · 1 ep
- Christine BottomleyFillide · 1 ep
- Jalaal HartleyOnorio Longhi · 1 ep
- Massimiliano DavoliItalian Waiter · 1 ep
- Dave HillSaint Matthew · 1 ep
- Iain PearsonCard Sharp · 1 ep
- Anna WaltonLena · 1 ep
- Dominic ColchesterRannucio Tommasoni · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 19 October 2006
- Last aired
- 7 December 2006
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Simon Schama's Power of Art: quick answers
Is Simon Schama's Power of Art worth watching?
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How many seasons of Simon Schama's Power of Art are there?
Simon Schama's Power of Art has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Simon Schama's Power of Art finished?
Yes. Simon Schama's Power of Art ended in 2006, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Simon Schama's Power of Art on?
Simon Schama's Power of Art is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
Simon Schama's Power of Art parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Simon Schama's Power of Art?
If you liked Simon Schama's Power of Art, try American Masters, Mysteries at the Museum, Doctor Who Confidential.
Who created Simon Schama's Power of Art?
Simon Schama's Power of Art was created by Simon Schama and stars Simon Schama, Andy Serkis, Allan Corduner.