Andrew tells the true story of the greatest art heist of the 21st century.
Andrew Graham-Dixon reveals how women, both queens and consorts, made their mark on the Collection and used art to steady the ship of monarchy through
Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the spectacular, extravagant collecting of George IV and the shared artistic passions of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Andrew explores the history of the Royal Collection, the dazzling collection of art and decorative objects owned by the Queen. Containing over a million items,
With the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, the Royal Collection sprang back into life. This episode follows its fortunes under Charles II and George III.
Andrew explores the history of the Royal Collection, the dazzling collection of art and decorative objects owned by the Queen. Containing over a million items,
In the first episode Andrew marvels at the works acquired by the great founders of the modern Royal Collection - Henry VIII and Charles I.
Andrew explores the art of France from the invention of gothic architecture up to the arrival of Classicism and the Age of Enlightenment.
In the final instalment we arrive in Sweden - home of Ikea and a tradition of brilliant furniture design stretching back to the early years
Dark Night of the Soul. Andrew begins the series in Norway.
Andrew investigates the world's most famous, and most mysterious painting - the Mona Lisa.
Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli explore the culture and cuisine of the east coast of Italy. The last leg of their journey is in the
Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli explore the culture and cuisine of the east coast of Italy. They visit the regions of Le Marche and Umbria.
Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli explore the culture and cuisine of the east coast of Italy. They visit Matera, a Unesco world heritage site.
The language of Gothic came to encapsulate the 20th century's horrors, from Marx's analysis of capitalism to Conrad's dark vision of imperialism.
As the Industrial Revolution promised more inexplicable wonders of the modern world, Gothic art and literature became both backward and forward looking.
Andrew explores how the gothic revival influenced popular art, architecture and literature.
Andrew Graham-Dixon tells the story of David Bomberg, the startlingly original British painter who died in obscurity over 50 years ago.
Andrew Graham-Dixon tells the story of artist Walter Sickert, who understood that the theatre of war was not confined to the trenches.
From the renaissance to Richard Long, AGD explores how drawing has helped people to understand their place in the universe.
AGD examines Florence's claim to be the cradle of the renaissance.
Andrew continues to explore the story of drawing.
Andrew continues to explore the art of drawing, beginning in Las Vegas with Mark Fisher...
Andrew explores the art of Paul Nash, whose work was profoundly affected by his personal experience of war.