In this three-part documentary series Waldemar Januszczak discovers paintings, sculptures and architecture of the Baroque period. Starting from the square of Saint Peter's Basilica in Italy to St Paul's Cathedral in England.
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3 episodes • 2009
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Birth of the Baroque | Mar 11, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Baroque’s Dark Heart | Mar 18, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Designing St Paul’s Cathedral | Mar 25, 2009 | 0.0 |