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Augustus John
Episode 2 of 4
Rolf Harris spotlights the work of Wales's greatest artists. He travels around Tenby exploring the complex personal lives of Augustus John and his sister Gwen.
Rolf Harris travels around Tenby and the spectacular Snowdonia National Park exploring the complex personal lives and the steamy goings-on of two of Wales's most revered and respected artists Augustus John and his sister Gwen. Will he be able to create a painting just like Augustus and cope when he finds out about all the behind-the-scenes goings-on?
Last on
Fri 19 Oct 201219:30
BBC One Wales
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Rolf profiles Augustus John
Duration: 03:17
Browse Augustus John's works

Watch a slideshow of 262 paintings by Augustus Edwin John on the Your Paintings website.
Augustus John biography

Find out more about the life of Augustus John, and view a photo gallery taken from the filming of a programme about him in 1959.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Rolf Harris |
| Series Producer | Ken Kirby |
| Executive Producer | Neil Grant |
Broadcast
- Fri 19 Oct 201219:30BBC One Wales
