Aired Tuesday August 4, 12:25am - 1:25amon BBC Four

Romancing the Stone: The Golden Ages of British Sculpture

Series 1 Episode 1: Masons of God

Alastair Sooke reveals how sculpture communicates our most cherished beliefs and values, the British soul captured in three dimensions. To begin, he looks at medieval sculpture, from Gothic cathedrals to the misericords underneath church stalls. He shows how sculpture casts a new light on medieval Britain, a more sophisticated, fun-loving and maverick place than commonly believed.

Category
Documentary / Art / History
Original air date
2011-02-09
Cast and crew
  • Mark HallileyDirector
  • Alastair SookeHost