Turner: The Secret Sketchbooks
Turner painted the world like no-one else, yet his life remains a mystery. Tracey Emin, Timothy Spall and Ronnie Wood explore his personal sketches to reveal the man behind the art.
A look at the hidden psychology of renowned painter JMW Turner through his 37,000 private sketches, drawings and watercolours – an extraordinary archive that reveals the man behind the masterpieces.
For the first time on television, these pages - including previously unseen erotic sketches - are used as a window into Turner’s inner world, exposing his private thoughts, creative obsessions and emotional life.
Guiding viewers through his life story are actor Timothy Spall, who portrayed the artist in Mike Leigh's film Mr Turner, as well as Tracey Emin, Ronnie Wood, Sir John Akomfrah, Orna Guralnik, Chris Packham and an array of leading art historians.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Tracey Emin |
| Interviewed Guest | John Akomfrah |
| Interviewed Guest | Timothy Spall |
| Interviewed Guest | Amy Concannon |
| Interviewed Guest | Ronnie Wood |
| Interviewed Guest | Leslie Primo |
| Interviewed Guest | Dr Orna Guralnik |
| Interviewed Guest | Madeleine Callaghan |
| Interviewed Guest | Chris Packham |
| Director | Rosie Schellenberg |
| Producer | Rosy Rickett |
| Production Manager | Marianna Petrilli |
| Executive Producer | Kari Lia |
| Executive Producer | Hamish Fergusson |
