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British Masters

British Masters

Description: Art historian James Fox explores 20th-century British art, a period he considers an extraordinary flowering of genius.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2011
Number of episodes: 3
First episode air date: July 1, 2011
Network: BBC Four
Program Creator: BBC Four
Language: English
Cast: James Fox
Nominations: British Academy Television Award for Best Specialist Factual
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