Season 1

1. The Birth of the Baroque

2009-03-11 · 59m

Waldemar Januszczak explores the Baroque tradition in many of its key locations, beginning at St Peter's in Rome and detailing the birth of the Baroque tradition as it burst forth in Italy.

2. Baroque’s Dark Heart

2009-03-18 · 60m

From Italy, Waldemar follows Baroque to its dark heart in Spain, focusing on the route of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.

3. Designing St Paul’s Cathedral

2009-03-25 · 60m

After touring Europe, Waldemar brings the Baroque home with an exploration of the English Baroque at London's Hawksmoor churches and Christopher Wren's iconic St Paul's Cathedral.