Aired Tuesday October 19, 11:25pm - 11:55pmon BBC Four

The Beauty of Maps

Cartoon Maps: Politics and Satire

The series concludes by delving into the world of satirical maps. How did maps take on a new form, not as geographical tools, but as devices for humour, satire or storytelling? Graphic Artist Fred Rose perfectly captured the public mood in 1880 with his General Election maps featuring Gladstone and Disraeli, using the maps to comment upon crucial election issues still familiar to us today.

Category
Documentary / History
Original air date
2010-04-22
Cast and crew
  • Steven ClarkeDirector
  • Denis LawsonNarrator