In every episode, art historian Gus Casely-Hayford accompanies a guest celebrity of the arts, and together they explore a specific work of art that has inspired them.
Gus Casley-Hayford and world famous comedian Billy Connolly embark on a journey through Cookham, Berkshire – the home and artistic inspiration for Stanley Spencer, the man once dubbed the divine fool of British Art.
Through this lively journey uncovering every nook and cranny of the village that served as his muse, Gus and Billy discover this fascinating character who displayed true genius and as an artist was prolific.
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Stanley painted over 400 works in his lifetime, many of them of them set in his beloved Cookham, which he lovingly referred to as his village in heaven!
Production credit: 7 Wonder Productions
Tate Britain’s Great Art Walks Series 2, Episode 1 airs Wednesday 9 March at 8.30pm on ABC TV PLUS
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