A Picture Of Britain (Complete BBC Series DVD)

A Picture Of Britain (Complete BBC Series DVD): A Picture of Britain is a celebration of the British landscape as seen through the eyes of artists, writers and composers. Presented by David Dimbleby, the acclaimed BBC One TV series explores the spectacular and often dramatic vistas that have inspired their greatest works. The six-part series has five different directors, but under the same executive producer. Each section is based on geographical area, so to a certain extent the series is a travelogue as well as a documentary.  Scotland's dramatic scenery that inspired composers such as McCunn and Mendelsohn is highlighted in the section titled "Highlands and Glens". A Picture of Britain tells the stories of the featured artists, reveals intriguing facts and discusses artistic technique - an inspirational journey through art, landscape and identity. Great works of art, wonderful scenery, the highly varied geography of Great Britain and an intriguing insight into the social history of the country.

Running Time: 355 mins