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Smashing the Mould

The final part examines political revolution and how art was at the forefront of throwing out 1,000 years of royal rule, from its earliest revolutionary days of enthusiasm and optimism when painting died, the poster was king and the machine-made triumphed over the handmade to the dead hand of Socialist Realism.

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  • Originally Aired December 23, 2009
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Four
  • Notes Is the series finale
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Name Type Role
Andrew Graham-Dixon Guest Star
Karen McGann Director