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Rolf on Art

2004–2005 · 5 seasons

A gentle, cheerful amble through art history, watching an enthusiastic host chat and paint in an easy, unhurried way.

Starring
Rolf Harris
Overview
Rolf on Art is a British Art television series made by the BBC. It was hosted by Rolf Harris, the Australian television presenter. The series began in 2001, and the most recent episode was made in 2007. It was followed by Harris's other art programme, Star Portraits with Rolf Harris, which was released after the success of Rolf on Art. Each episode revolved around Harris looking at a various notable artist from history, and both investigating their life as well as imitating their style of art.

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Rolf Harris
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  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • lightstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • art
  • education
  • identity
Places
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Form
  • documentary
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Action1
Horror0
Humour4
Realism7
Romance1
Tension1
Darkness1
Complexity3
Emotional weight2

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Starring
Rolf Harris
Length
5 seasons, 20 episodes, 30 min each
Network
BBC One
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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