The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution
1h 0m·History, Documentary
JMW Turner's work is examined in a new light. Beyond his sublime landscapes, Turner painted machines, science, technology and industry. His life spanned the unfolding Industrial Revolution. This programme argues that Turner created a whole new kind of art, by examining nine key works in the light of the scientific and Industrial Revolution. Includes interviews with historian Simon Schama and artist Tracey Emin.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Samuel WestSelf - Narrator (voice) | Self - Narrator (voice) |
 Simon SchamaSelf | Self |
 Tracey EminSelf | Self |
 Thomas CoombesTurner | Turner |
 Ian LindsayJoshua Reynolds | Joshua Reynolds |
| AAlex LarderYoung Turner | Young Turner |
| JJames CanvinLuke Howard | Luke Howard |
| PPatrick OsborneMichael Faraday | Michael Faraday |
 Nicholas BlattCharles Babbage | Charles Babbage |
 Rupert WickhamWilliam Herchel | William Herchel |
| SSimon ColemanFrancis Beaufort | Francis Beaufort |
| PPeter AubreyTurner's Father | Turner's Father |
 Su DouglasMary Somerville | Mary Somerville |