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A Private View

Series in which people in the public eye discuss their collections of art

World Service,6 episodes

Episodes

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George Melly
George Melly explains how he came to love, and to collect surrealist art
18 Feb 1997,13 mins
Kenneth Baker MP
Politician Kenneth Baker explains his fascination with political cartoons
18 Feb 1997,13 mins
Brian Patten
Poet Brian Patten talks about collecting pictures painted by friends
10 Apr 1997,13 mins
Lord Renfrew
Lord Renfrew explains why he loves modern art
28 May 1997,13 mins
Sir Stephen Tumin
Stephen Tumin talks about his art collection, including a portrait by Maggi Hambling
01 Jun 1997,13 mins
Maggi Hambling
Artist Maggi Hambling talks about the art she has on her walls at home
27 Feb 1998,13 mins