Peter Ackroyd's Venice

Peter Ackroyd's Venice

Peter Ackroyd presents this four-part documentary about the cultural history of Venice.

Seasons

1. The City as Architecture

Air Date: 2013-08-26

The biographer explores Venice, following in the footsteps of renowned English writer John Ruskin, and discovering the unique history of Isola di San Michele.

2. The City as Art

Air Date: 2013-08-26

Peter Ackroyd explores the work of the 18th-century `vedute' artists, including Guardi and Canaletto, who created the most recognisable views of Venice.

3. The City as Music

Air Date: 2013-08-26

Peter Ackroyd tells the story of Venetian music, from the songs of women on the seashore, to the sacred music of Antonio Vivaldi.

4. The City as Theatre

Air Date: 2013-08-26

The author explores the history of theatre, parades and carnivals in the city, discovering the controversy behind the rebuilding of its opera house La Fenice.

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Rating

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Release Date

2013-08-26

Episodes

4 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Peter Ackroyd

Peter Ackroyd