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After eight weeks of grueling heats and a high-pressure semi-final involving Dame Mary Berry, the field of seventy-two initial contenders has been whittled down to just three exceptional finalists.
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Presenter Huw Stephens travels to the heart of Snowdonia to uncover the rugged history of the Welsh slate industry. The landscape of this region is defined by its majestic mountains, but a closer inspection reveals the deep scars of an industrial past that once roofed the world.
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Eight remarkable artists, having triumphed in their initial heats against the unrelenting four-hour time limit, gathered once more to prove they possess the resilience and vision required to reach the grand finale.
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Inside Museums episode 3 invites viewers to embark on a journey that transcends physical borders, exploring the world through the lens of the Ulster Museum in Belfast.
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We all think we know JMW Turner. He is the “painter of light.” His canvases blaze with furious suns and swirling storms. They are epic. They feel timeless. He was a true master of his craft. Yet, behind these public masterpieces lived a very private man. Turner was a complex enigma. He was famously secretive. In fact, he guarded his inner life fiercely.
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Artist and presenter Lachlan Goudie explores the Scottish National Gallery during a time of profound global anxiety. The coronavirus pandemic forced society behind closed doors, separating individuals from their loved ones and communities.
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Portrait Artist of the Year 2025 episode 8 presents a compelling final heat filled with diverse artistic approaches and high-stakes pressure. This broadcast features a group of nine distinct competitors vying for the last remaining spot in the semi-finals.
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The pursuit of a place in the semi-final of Portrait Artist of the Year 2025 episode 7 created an atmosphere of intense focus. This event, a premier art competition, challenges artists to capture a likeness under extreme time pressure.
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When you picture King Arthur, what comes to mind? You probably see a noble king. Perhaps you envision a shining Round Table at Camelot. He might be pulling a magical sword from a stone.
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The Portrait Artist of the Year 2025 episode 6 showcases a dramatic and focused convergence of talent, pressure, and artistic interpretation. This installment of the renowned art competition brings together nine artists, each with a distinct style, to compete for a coveted spot in the semifinal.
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The new installment of Portrait Artist of the Year 2025 episode 4 begins with artists facing lights, cameras, and chaos. Three of the self-portraits submitted for the heat show artists in the calm of their studios.
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Herman Melville’s 1851 masterpiece, Moby Dick, stands as a titan of American literature, a symbolic epic of obsession, fate, and the terrifying indifference of nature.
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