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20/05/1962
Featuring a short film narrated by Cecil Day-Lewis. Using the text of Vincent Van Gogh's own letters, the programme explores the artist's life. (1962)
Edition of the arts magazine programme.Featuring a short film narrated by Cecil Day-Lewis. Using the text of Vincent Van Gogh's own letters, the programme explores the artist's life through his early sketches of Belgium and The Hague, as well as later paintings of the south of France and self-portraits. (1962)
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Sun 20 May 196222:10
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Van Gogh
Duration: 12:50
Did You Know?
Cecil Day-Lewis was the Poet Laureate from 1968 until his death in 1972. He was the father of actor Daniel Day-Lewis.
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- Sun 20 May 196222:10BBC Television Service
Van Gogh Collection
Clips from this programme are available online as part of the Van Gogh Collection
