Christopher Wood looks at the re-evaluation of Victorian art in recent years. In this first programme, Christopher Wood tells how he initially discovered Pre-Raphaelite paintings for himself. At the time they were unfashionable and hidden away in the basements of the galleries. The magic names of Rossetti, Millais and Holman Hunt revealed their secrets to him, and he learned of the tragedy behind one particular painting.
Christopher Wood discusses the work of William Morris, Edward Burne-Jones and Rossetti.
Christopher Wood demonstrates how Victorian painting was more than wistful maidens and knights in armour.
Christopher Wood reveals how the new patrons of Victorian art were often men of industry.
Christopher Wood guides the way through a school of Victorian painters fascinated by classical themes.
Christopher Wood takes a look at Victorian paintings featuring the countryside.