Series synopsis
The Romantics and Us with Simon Schama is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on September 11, 2020. It ended on September 25, 2020. It stars Simon Schama.
From popular revolt to the obsession with the self, even to modern nationalism, Simon Schama explores the enduring and powerful legacy the Romantics have left on our modern world.
Premise
From popular revolt to the obsession with the self, even to modern nationalism, Simon Schama explores the enduring and powerful legacy the Romantics have left on our modern world.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Simon Schama as Self - Presenter
Guest cast
- Christopher Eccleston as Self
- Pete Doherty as Self
- David Attenborough as Self
- Eddi Reader as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | September 11, 2020 | September 25, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Passions of the People In this episode, Simon explores how Romantic artists created the secular icons of the modern democratic age, whose power continues to inspire the passions of revolt to this day. |
September 11, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Chambers of the Mind Simon explores how the romantics became the first intrepid explorers of dark recesses of the human mind, long before the modern psychological revolution. With contributions from Sir David Attenborough. |
September 18, 2020 |
| 3 |
Tribes Simon Schama explores how the romantics created the secular cult of national belonging in their poetry, music and art, with enormous consequences for the modern world. |
September 25, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 11, 2020 |
| Last aired | September 25, 2020 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Status | ended |