BBC2, The Review
The Week of British Art was a special themed season broadcast by BBC2 in late May 1988, dedicated to celebrating and exploring the breadth of British visual arts.
Review was a regular arts programme on BBC2 that focused on contemporary developments in the visual arts, including painting, sculpture, photography, and exhibitions in the UK. The series aimed to engage a broad television audience by mixing expert analysis with appearances from well-known public figures such as writers, actors, musicians, and filmmakers.
The show typically featured critical analysis, interviews with artists and curators, and coverage of significant art events or exhibitions. Its aim was to provide viewers with informed commentary and updates on the British art scene, often presented by art critics or well-known figures in the arts.
For the Week of British Art, "Review" was given an extended edition to fit the special theme, broadening its usual format to include more contributors and a wider survey of British art.
Across the week, BBC2 presented a range of documentaries, reviews, and features that visited art galleries, museums, and creative spaces throughout the UK. The programming included contributions from leading figures in the arts, with episodes designed to showcase not only established names but also emerging trends and perspectives in British painting, sculpture, and photography.
Joe Strummer appeared on "Review: A Week of British Art" to discuss Critical Realism. He was included to show connections between visual art and wider cultural influences, offering a musician’s perspective on artistic movements.
Birmingham Metronews 1988 05 27 page 22. "Review: A Week of British Art." BBC2, 27 May 1988, p.22.
PICK OF THE DAY: REVIEW: A WEEK OF BRITISH ART
FROM the White Horses of Wiltshire to the adverts on the underground, an extended Review (BBC2, 9.30 p.m.) tours the exhibition spaces of the British Isles, picking up painters, sculptors, photographers, curators and commissioners along the way, as part of the BBC’s Week of British Art.
Beryl Bainbridge and Beryl Reid view the paintings of Beryl Cook, film producer David Puttnam discusses the impact of the still photograph, and musician Joe Strummer looks at Critical Realism from Winchester.
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