Series synopsis
Age of the Image is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Four on March 2, 2020. It ended on March 23, 2020. It stars James Fox.
Documentary series in which art historian James Fox explores how the power of images has transformed the modern world.
Premise
Documentary series in which art historian James Fox explores how the power of images has transformed the modern world.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- James Fox as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | March 2, 2020 | March 23, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A New Reality James Fox explores how technological advances in the early 20th century created new ways of seeing the world, making links between artists, film-makers, photographers and scientists. |
March 2, 2020 |
| 2 |
Power Games James Fox explores how mass communication and new technology helped 20th-century image-makers transform society, from Leni Riefenstahl’s propaganda films to the moon landings. |
March 9, 2020 |
| 3 |
Seductive Dreams James Fox examines how artists, film-makers and advertisers have used images to sell us fantasies of a better life. |
March 16, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Four |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 2, 2020 |
| Last aired | March 23, 2020 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |