The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution
The story
JMW Turner's work is examined in a new light. Beyond his sublime landscapes, Turner painted machines, science, technology and industry. His life spanned the unfolding Industrial Revolution. This programme argues that Turner created a whole new kind of art, by examining nine key works in the light of the scientific and Industrial Revolution. Includes interviews with historian Simon Schama and artist Tracey Emin.
Cast & crew
Samuel West
Self - Narrator (voice)
Simon Schama
Self
Tracey Emin
Self
Thomas Coombes
Turner
Ian Lindsay
Joshua Reynolds
Alex Larder
Young Turner
James Canvin
Luke Howard
Patrick Osborne
Michael Faraday
Nicholas Blatt
Charles Babbage
Rupert Wickham
William Herchel
Simon Coleman
Francis Beaufort
Peter Aubrey
Turner's Father
Su Douglas
Mary Somerville
Edward White
Music
Clare Beavan
Director, Producer