The People's Portrait
Fiona Bruce follows Falklands War hero Simon Weston over three months, as he becomes the first person chosen by the public to be painted for the National Portrait Gallery.
Fiona Bruce follows Falklands War hero Simon Weston over three months, as he becomes the first person chosen by the public to be painted for the National Portrait Gallery.
Weston is painted by Nicky Philipps, best known for her portrait of the royal princes. As the painting takes shape, Weston's moving life story is revealed, from his battle for survival and struggle with depression to his becoming an inspirational role model and national treasure.
Weston chooses not to view the work in progress, instead waiting for the big unveiling. But will be like how he is portrayed for posterity?
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The perfect frame
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Simon Weston's operation
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National Portrait Gallery
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Picton Castle
Duration: 03:07
Simon Weston
Despite enduring years of reconstructive surgery on injuries sustained in the Falklands War, Simon has always remained undeterred. He has written bestselling autobiographies as well as a series of novels; is a leading charity ambassador and a political activist.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Fiona Bruce |
| Participant | Simon Weston |
| Participant | Nicky Philipps |
| Producer | Tim Dunn |
| Director | Tim Dunn |
| Executive Producer | Basil Comely |
| Assistant Producer | Charlie Sever |
| Production Manager | Nicholas Franklin |
| Production Coordinator | Grace Brassington |
Nicky Philipps paintings
See related paintings in the national collection
