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Ai Weiwei

Episode number: 1

Overview: Simon Schama meets celebrated Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, who speaks candidly about his life and work, and his determination to preserve truth and memory.

Nadya Tolokonnikova

Episode number: 2

Overview: Simon Schama meets Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova, who speaks about her fight to preserve freedom of expression in Putin’s Russia.

Margaret Atwood

Episode number: 3

Overview: Simon Schama meets renowned Canadian author Margaret Atwood to discuss how art and writing can play a crucial role in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues.