The Impressionists

Season 1 Episode 3

May 14, 2006 NR 1h 9.1

Cezanne is forced to lead a double life with his mistress and secret child, and refuses to compromise his vision in the face of vitriol from both the critics and a close friend. Manet receives the Legion d'Honneur, but his health is failing fast. Monet embarks on a successful tour of Europe, but decides that what he really wants is to return to his beloved Alice - and the lilies that will fascinate him for the rest of his life.

The Impressionists background

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1

1.

Aired: Apr 30, 2006

Delve into the back stories of four of the most influential Impressionists - ...

Episode 2

2.

Aired: May 7, 2006

Waldemar Januszczak continues his investigation of the Impressionists by taki...

Episode 3

3.

Aired: May 14, 2006

Cezanne is forced to lead a double life with his mistress and secret child, a...

Info about The Impressionists

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres: Drama