Season 6 Ep. 2: J M W Turner, The Lake, Petworth: Sunset, Fighting Bucks at Petworth
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J. M. W. Turner, The Lake, Petworth: Sunset, Fighting Bucksat Petworth Recorded on site at Petworth House, West Sussex with curator Dr. Emily Knight, this episode looks at the Turner work which lives in the fabulous ‘Carved Room’ depicting Petworth’s stunning grounds. Join Phil and Laura as they explore the house, the art and Turner’s link to the area... Support the show
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