Welcome to The Banksy Story
James Peak works out how Banksy became the most famous, and infamous, artist in the world
- 2 mins
- 10 Jul 2023
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The Banksy Story
The story of Banksy's rise, the stunts, the culture and the story of how the work became so valuable.
Episodes (13 Available)
- 1. The Mild, Mild West
Banksy from hood-rat to hero. How did Bristol's radical nature shape Banksy and his art?
- 22 mins
- 17 Jul 2023
- 2. Love & Death & BMX
From hood-rat to hero - James finds someone from Banksy's secret team, but will they talk?
- 18 mins
- 17 Jul 2023
- 3. Santa's Ghetto
Banksy from hood rat to hero. A Christmas exhibition helps Steph prove herself to Banksy.
- 19 mins
- 17 Jul 2023
- 4. Reverse Heists
Banksy's rise from hood rat to hero. His cheeky reverse heists gain him notoriety.
- 21 mins
- 17 Jul 2023
- 5. Crude Oils
Banksy from hood rat to art hero. A new exhibition featuring 200 live rats? Err OK...
- 16 mins
- 17 Jul 2023
- 6. LA Story
Banksy from hood rat to art hero. A show in LA brings in huge celebrity names.
- 21 mins
- 17 Jul 2023
- 7. A Nightmare on Oxford St
Banksy from hood rat to art hero - a nightmare on Oxford Street sees Steph in trouble.
- 19 mins
- 17 Jul 2023
- 8. Brushed under the Carpet
Banksy from hood rat to hero - Banksy returns to Bristol in triumph. Steph stands accused.
- 17 mins
- 17 Jul 2023
- 9. Restoration
The story of Banksy from hood rat to hero. For Steph help arrives from an unlikely source.
- 21 mins
- 17 Jul 2023
- Episode 10: Who Is He?
Street art in 2023, shredding paintings and why Steph shared her story.
- 24 mins
- 17 Jul 2023
Bonus Episode: The Lost Banksy InterviewIn this bonus episode James Peak is on the trail of a lost Banksy interview.
- 30 mins
- 21 Nov 2023
- New Banksy Piece: Finsbury Park Tree
The Finsbury Park Tree is a new Banksy artwork. James Peak investigates...
- 15 mins
- 18 Mar 2024
