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The Beauty of Books

Season 1 Episode 2: Medieval Masterpieces

The next episode delves into the artistic excellence of illuminated manuscripts, highlighting the Luttrell Psalter's unique blend of playful and humorous portrayals of rural life alongside haunting depictions of the demonic realm.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Ancient Bibles

1. Ancient Bibles

Aired: Feb 7, 2011

The British Library's shelves stretch over 600 kilometers, showcasing its mas...

Episode 2 Medieval Masterpieces

2. Medieval Masterpieces

Aired: Feb 14, 2011

The next episode delves into the artistic excellence of illuminated manuscrip...

Episode 4 Paperback Writer

4. Paperback Writer

Aired: Feb 28, 2011

The next episode delves into the profound influence of the paperback book on ...

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Info about The Beauty of Books

Network: BBC Four

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary

Main Cast

Richard DormerRichard DormerNarrator

Appearances

Stephen BayleyStephen Bayley
Rick GekoskiRick Gekoski
Michelle BrownMichelle Brown
Christopher de HamelChristopher de Hamel
Alison BaileyAlison Bailey
Andrew BiswellAndrew Biswell
Alixe BoveyAlixe Bovey
Michael ForemanMichael Foreman
John GrayJohn Gray
Carolyne LarringtonCarolyne Larrington
Patricia LovettPatricia Lovett
Edward MaggsEdward Maggs
John McConnellJohn McConnell
Scot McKendrickScot McKendrick
Paul W. NashPaul W. Nash
David ParkerDavid Parker
Sebastian PeakeSebastian Peake
David PearsonDavid Pearson
David PelhamDavid Pelham
Wesley RykalskiWesley Rykalski
Janet SoskiceJanet Soskice
D.J. TaylorD.J. Taylor
John VernonJohn Vernon
Edward WakelingEdward Wakeling

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