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Six Days in September

First transmitted in 1979, Arena profiles John Hoyland, seen by many as England's finest abstract painter.

First transmitted in 1979, Arena profiles John Hoyland, seen by many as England's finest abstract painter.

As a major retrospective of his work opens in London, Hoyland faces hostile criticism, starts a new painting and explains why, in his bleaker moments, painting can seem little more than ' flicking away in a corner with a feather duster '.

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35 minutes

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Wed 20 Feb 1980 19:45
BBC Two except East & South East

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BBC Four Abstract Art Collection

BBC Four Abstract Art Collection
Influential abstract artists discuss their work in this selection of archive programmes.

Abstract Art Collection

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Credits

Participant John Hoyland
Participant Peter Fuller
Producer Alan Yentob
Director Judy Marle

Broadcasts

  • Sat 29 Sep 1979 21:50
    BBC Two except East & South East
  • Wed 20 Feb 1980 19:45
    BBC Two except East & South East

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