The Madness of Peter Howson
A revealing documentary following acclaimed Scottish artist Peter Howson as he undertakes the most ambitious commission of his career: a monumental religious painting for Glasgow’s St Andrew’s Cathedral. Over two turbulent years, the project becomes increasingly consuming, pushing Howson towards financial ruin and a severe mental breakdown as he battles perfectionism, faith and his own troubled state of mind
Cast: Peter Capaldi, Peter Howson, Steven Berkoff
The Madness of Peter Howson
A revealing documentary following acclaimed Scottish artist Peter Howson as he undertakes the most ambitious commission of his career: a monumental religious painting for Glasgow’s St Andrew’s Cathedral. Over two turbulent years, the project becomes increasingly consuming, pushing Howson towards financial ruin and a severe mental breakdown as he battles perfectionism, faith and his own troubled state of mind
Creators and cast
- Directors
- George Cathro
- Producers
- Jo Roe
- Studio
- BBC Scotland, Hand Pict Productions
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
