TV series
Art That Made Us
2022, English, on BBC Two. Created by Emma Cahusac.
An alternative history of the British Isles, told through art. Looking at 1,500 years and eight dramatic turning points, acclaimed artists and thinkers encounter key historic art works from across the UK that have shaped the history of the British Isles and inspired their own work.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 59 min
- Status
- Ended in 2022
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Art That Made Us is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Brilliant Isles
Aired 26 May 2022
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Emma CahusacCreator
- David ThrelfallSelf - Narrator (voice) · 8 ep
- Murray PittockSelf - Bradley Professor · 5 ep
- James HawesSelf - Reader in Creative Writing · 5 ep
- John Gallagher Jr.Self - Associate Prof. of Early Modern History · 4 ep
- Mari GriffithSelf - Art Historian · 4 ep
- Jerry BrottonSelf - Prof. of Renaissance Studies · 3 ep
- Marion LoefflerSelf - Reader in Welsh History · 3 ep
- Jonathan JonesSelf - Arts Writer · 3 ep
- Clare LeesSelf - Prof. of Medieval Literature · 2 ep
- Maxine PeakeSelf - Actrice (Rules of the Game, Anne) · 2 ep
- Gus Casely-HayfordSelf - Director, V&A East · 2 ep
- Michael SheenSelf - Actor · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 April 2022
- Last aired
- 26 May 2022
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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Art That Made Us: quick answers
Is Art That Made Us worth watching?
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How many seasons of Art That Made Us are there?
Art That Made Us has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 59 minutes each.
Is Art That Made Us finished?
Yes. Art That Made Us ended in 2022, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Art That Made Us on?
Art That Made Us is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Art That Made Us parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Art That Made Us?
If you liked Art That Made Us, try American Masters, 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything, Civilisation.
Who created Art That Made Us?
Art That Made Us was created by Emma Cahusac and stars David Threlfall, Murray Pittock, James Hawes.