David Hockney

In this episode we see David Hockney, deep in his cubist phase, struggling to come to terms with this novel medium. It gives an insight into David's ideas and methods. His output is not necessarily the most striking (Sidney Nolan's efforts best utilise the graphic effect of the Paintbox) nor the most daring (Larry Rivers uses an imported photograph and tries to depict water), but they're certainly the most playful and imaginative of the series. It's not quite Le Mystere Picasso with a Yorkshire accent, but it's fascinating nonetheless.