The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution

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

Samuel WestSelf - Narrator (voice)

Simon SchamaSelf

Tracey EminSelf

Thomas CoombesTurner

Ian LindsayJoshua Reynolds

Alex LarderYoung Turner

James CanvinLuke Howard

Patrick OsborneMichael Faraday

Nicholas BlattCharles Babbage

Rupert WickhamWilliam Herchel

Simon ColemanFrancis Beaufort

Peter AubreyTurner's Father

Su DouglasMary Somerville