91Èȱ¬

Norman Season

This summer 91Èȱ¬ Four, 91Èȱ¬ Two and 91Èȱ¬ Learning will be joining forces to highlight the effect that the Normans have had on our civilisation. 91Èȱ¬ Four will be turning the spotlight on art and culture.

In The Stones Of Rosslyn, art historian Lady Helen Rosslyn delves into the art and architecture of one of the most famous medieval chapels in the world, exploring what it is about Rosslyn Chapel that has enchanted visitors as diverse as JMW Turner, Robert Burns and Tom Hanks.

In Norman Walks, Dan Snow uncovers the "forgotten" Norman Empire – one that has been largely overlooked but which laid the foundation for modern Britain. Each episode takes in prominent Norman landmarks and features a mixture of aerial archive and bespoke filming via helicopter.

In The Art Of The Anglo-Saxons, Dr Janina Ramirez tells the story of how England in the Dark Ages became one of the art capitals of Christendom. She examines highlights of Anglo-Saxon art, such as the Lindisfarne Gospels, decoding the imagery within them and examining the sophisticated techniques required to create them.

Poet Simon Armitage shows how the legend of King Arthur matured in the years after the Norman invasion in The Making Of King Arthur. Revealing the greatest masterworks of Arthurian literature, Simon tells Arthur’s tragic story and asks what role the mythical king still serves in our national consciousness.

The Norman Season launches Hands On History, a two-year learning campaign offering audiences inspiring opportunities to take the next step from watching programmes to discovering history around them. Working in partnership with more than 20 heritage and history organisations, Hands On History will offer a range of events and activities as part of the Norman Season, including Norman walks.

The Stones Of Rosslyn, 91Èȱ¬ Productions, Wales
Norman Walks, Skyworks Ltd
The Art Of The Anglo-Saxons, 91Èȱ¬ Productions
The Making Of King Arthur, 91Èȱ¬ Productions