Synopsis
Anticipating the opening of Tate Britain's major exhibition of the work of William Blake, Simon Schama presents his view of the visionary artist who was disparaged in his lifetime.
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Other Archive resources
English File | Poetry Backpack: The poetry of William Blake
A profile of the life and work of poet William Blake, presented by Nigel Planer. Aimed at GCSE level students.
Omnibus | William Blake: Singing for England
An Omnibus documentary about visionary British artist and poet William Blake, who wrote Jerusalem and The Tyger, originally broadcast in 2000 to coincide with a major exhibition of his work at Tate Britain.