Series

The Shock of the New

★ 6.0(1)198058m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Robert Hughes
Release date: 1980-09-21
Runtime: 58m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

The Shock of the New — trailer

About The Shock of the New

The Shock of the New is a 1980 web series in the Documentary genre, created by Robert Hughes, starring Robert Hughes. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Shock of the New in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The renowned definitive eight part series on the rise and fall of the modern art movement presented by Australian art critic Robert Hughes.

Seasons (1)

Season 18 eps · 1980

Cast

Robert Hughes

Host

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Shock of the New in Canada?+

The Shock of the New is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Shock of the New on Netflix?+

The Shock of the New is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How many seasons of The Shock of the New are there?+

The Shock of the New has 1 season and 8 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Shock of the New?+

The Shock of the New stars Robert Hughes.

When did The Shock of the New come out?+

The Shock of the New is a 1980 web series created by Robert Hughes.

What genre is The Shock of the New?+

The Shock of the New is Documentary series.

Who created The Shock of the New?+

The Shock of the New was created by Robert Hughes.