BBC Radio 3

On the eve of his centenary, Louisa Buck presents this vigorous portrayal of Francis Bacon that get past the well-worn notion that Bacon was merely a lone Bohemian eccentric, painting singular hellish visions by day, and holding court in Soho by night. He argues that Bacon was a far more substantial figure than the 'bohemian drunk' reading suggests.

"The life of the painter Francis Bacon was laid before us with exemplary clarity and some great stories" The Times

"Excellent.... This was a lively, information-packed programme, which manged to combine a look at Bacon's titilating lifestyle with a serious consideration of his work." The Observer

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