Simon Schama Meets

While making Simon Schama’s History of Now, Simon met several of the most influential contemporary artists working in the world today. In this series of extended interviews, Simon meets Ai Weiwei, Nadya Tolokonnikova and Margaret Atwood, to uncover the personal motivations behind their work and activism, their sense of why art matters, and their unique perspectives on the state of the world today.

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Returning Series

Original Name

Simon Schama Meets

First Air Date

December 11, 2022

Last Air Date

December 11, 2022

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC Four

S01E03

Margaret Atwood

Simon Schama meets renowned Canadian author Margaret Atwood to discuss how art and writing can play a crucial role in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues.

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