TV series
The Shock of the New
1980, English. Created by Robert Hughes.
Art and the century of change.
The renowned definitive eight part series on the rise and fall of the modern art movement presented by Australian art critic Robert Hughes.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 58 min
- Status
- Ended in 1980
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Latest episode
S1 E8: The Future That Was
Aired 9 November 1980
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 21 September 1980
- Last aired
- 9 November 1980
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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The Shock of the New: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Shock of the New are there?
The Shock of the New has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 58 minutes each.
Is The Shock of the New finished?
Yes. The Shock of the New ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Shock of the New on?
The Shock of the New isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The Shock of the New parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Shock of the New?
If you liked The Shock of the New, try Top Gear, How Do They Do It?, Biography.
Who created The Shock of the New?
The Shock of the New was created by Robert Hughes and stars Robert Hughes, Imogen Bickford-Smith.