The Ancient Greeks: From Red Figure to the Rise of Rome
The History of Ceramics · 24 September 2026
How did Greek pottery shape the art of the Western world?
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Lee Miller: Witness to the Holocaust (Part 2)
Stories of Art · 22 September 2026
In this episode Alastair and James tell the second and final part in the story of the life and work of Lee Miller.
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The Ancient Greeks: Pots, Power and the Birth of a Civilisation
The History of Ceramics · 17 September 2026
Emerging from the turmoil of the Bronze Age collapse, ancient Greece would become one of the most influential cultures in history – and ceramics were at the heart of its story.
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Lee Miller: The Supermodel Surrealist (Part 1)
Stories of Art · 15 September 2026
In this episode Alastair and James tell the first part in the story of the life and work of Lee Miller.
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The Minoans: Myth, Minotaurs and the Ceramics of Ancient Crete
The History of Ceramics · 10 September 2026
The story of the Minoans - where myth and archaeology collide
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1066 and All That: The Bayeux Tapestry
Stories of Art · 8 September 2026
In this episode Alastair and James explore the story of the Bayeux Tapestry.
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Bernard Leach - The Making of a Master- Part 3 - USA
In the final episode of our three-part series, we follow Leach as his influence spreads to the USA and his celebrated 1952 tour with Shōji Hamada and Sōetsu Yanagi that would inspire future generations of American potters.
The History of Ceramics · 3 September 2026
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Bernard Leach - The Making of a Master- Part 3 - USA
The History of Ceramics · 3 September 2026
In the final episode of our three-part series, we follow Leach as his influence spreads to the USA and his celebrated 1952 tour with Shōji Hamada and Sōetsu Yanagi that would inspire future generations of American potters.
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Vincent van Gogh: Endgame in Auvers (Part 4)
Stories of Art · 1 September 2026
In this episode Alastair and James tell the final part in the story of the life and work of Vincent van Gogh.
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Bernard Leach - The Making of a Master - Part 2 - St. Ives
The History of Ceramics · 27 August 2026
This is the story of how Bernard Leach helped transform the status of the studio potter — and began building a movement that would reach far beyond St Ives.
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Vincent van Gogh: Disaster in Arles (Part 3)
Stories of Art · 25 August 2026
In this episode Alastair and James tell the third part of the story of the life and work of Vincent van Gogh.
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Bernard Leach - The Making of a Master - Part 1 - Japan
The History of Ceramics · 20 August 2026
The story of Bernard Leach and his discovery of Japanese culture that would transform the world of ceramics forever.
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Vincent van Gogh: Becoming Vincent (Part 2)
Stories of Art · 18 August 2026
In this episode Alastair and James tell the second part of the story of the life and work of Vincent van Gogh.
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