Bunkers Brutalism and Bloodymindedness

Synopsis

Two-part documentary in which Jonathan Meades makes the case for 20th-century concrete Brutalist architecture in an homage to a style that he sees a brave, bold and bloodyminded. Tracing its precursors to the once-hated Victorian edifices described as Modern Gothic and before that to the unapologetic baroque visions created by John Vanbrugh, as well as the martial architecture of World War II, Meades celebrates the emergence of the Brutalist spirit in his usual provocative and incisive style. Never pulling his punches, Meades praises a moment in architecture he considers sublime and decries its detractors.

Main Cast

Jonathan Meades

Himself

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Seasons

Season 1

2014 | 2 episodes

Two-part documentary in which Jonathan Meades makes the case for 20th-century concrete Brutalist architecture in an homage to a style that he sees a brave, bold and bloodyminded.

Season details

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Francis Hanly
	Executive Producer	Franny Moyle
Writing	Writer	Jonathan Meades
Directing	Director	Francis Hanly
Crew	Presenter	Jonathan Meades
Department	Role	Name

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