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Antony Gormley - The Iron Man

Profile of the sculptor Antony Gormley, well known for his monumental public sculpture outside Gateshead, The Angel of the North, as he prepares to unveil an even more gargantuan work. Quantum Cloud is one-and-a-half times the size of the Angel, and overlooks the Thames at Greenwich in London.

50 minutes

Did You Know?

Antony Gormley's statue Angel of the North has become a popular symbol of the North East of England. The giant figure, which was completed in February 1998, was made in a Hartlepool steelworks and was built to withstand winds of over 100mph.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Adrian Sibley
Series Editor Basil Comely

Broadcasts

  • Mon 27 Mar 2000 22:40
  • Tue 14 Aug 2001 20:00
  • Tue 14 Aug 2001 23:35
  • Tue 13 Nov 2001 09:40
  • Tue 13 Nov 2001 12:40
  • Tue 13 Nov 2001 15:40
  • Fri 11 Feb 2011 01:00

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British Sculptors Collection

This programme is available online as part of the British Sculptors Collection