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Leonardo: The Secret Life of the Mona Lisa (BBC Four Monday 6 November 2023)

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November 3, 2023

Alastair James

Leonardo: The Secret Life of the Mona Lisa airs Monday 6 November 2023 on BBC Four.

What is this episode about

She resides in Paris in a humidified, air-conditioned enclosure protected by triplex bulletproof glass and is accompanied by her own bodyguards. Notwithstanding this, she receives an annual influx of six million tourists. She is the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. Alan Yentob narrates the events that led to the Mona Lisa becoming the most renowned artwork on a global scale. A tale filled with glamour, notoriety, and intrigue, the Mona Lisa has been kidnapped, vandalised, and exploited for centuries.

Alan also conclusively identifies the Mona Lisa’s subject and explains why she is smiling, with the assistance of preeminent scholars and original research.

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When can we see the episode

Leonardo: The Secret Life of the Mona Lisa airs Monday 6 November 2023 at 10:00pm on BBC Four

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Alastair James

Alastair James is the editor in chief for Memorable TV. He has been involved in media since his university days. Alastair is passionate about television, and some of his favourite shows include Line of Duty, Luther and Traitors. He is always on the lookout for hot new shows, and is always keen to share his knowledge with others.