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Rose’s unstuffy, inspirational presenting style has led television channels, including the BBC, Sky Arts and Channel 5 to seek her out as a fresh face for TV, both as a presenter, guest expert and interviewer.

Her debut into the world of TV was in 2016, when she worked alongside Sky Arts and Giles Coren. In “Fake! The Great Masterpiece Challenge” Rose and Giles encouraged the British public into regional art galleries (which at the time didn’t get as much attention as those in London), by secretly removing an original art work from the wall, and replacing it with a copy. The public were then asked to find the fake. It was brilliant to see how much people learnt from carefully scrutinizing the paintings while on the hunt!

Since then, Rose has been delighted to bring art to a wide and global audience through the medium of TV. For further television enquiries please contact Rose on rose@rosebalston.com.

TV shows include

Secrets of the Royal Palaces (Channel 5)

Guest expert to discuss the history and art of treasures from the Royal Collection Trust

Art of the BBC: John Constable (BBC) ​

Guest expert to discuss the way the BBC have represented the art of John Constable over the decades.

Dubai Art Now (BBC World)

Presenter for a documentary highlighting the developing Art scene in Dubai.

History's Ultimate Influencers: Frida Kahlo (Channel TBC)

A Guest expert to discuss the extraordinary life of Frida Kahlo.

The Great Masterpiece Challenge (Sky Arts) ​

Co-presenter alongside Giles Coren for an 8 part series, filmed across museums and galleries in the UK.

In three brief hours, we were inspired to levels of wonder.
M.H., Editor, Country Life Magazine
You have the ability to transport me to the spirit of the artist you’re presenting to us. I just never get enough of yAnother brilliant talk, and spoken with such passion and quite a bit of humour at the expense of duplicitous men slowly spinning the record. You have every right to be indignant. Writing people out of the record is the kind of thing unscrupulous politicians do.ur lectures. Thanks so much and I can’t wait for next week
M.B., Online talk about Sofonisba Anguissola
Brilliant, impassioned talk. It’s such an absolute scandal how these incredible, talented women have been erased from history. This series is so interesting - but also so important by beginning to redress the terrible injustice of it all.
A.A., Talk on women of the Dutch 17th Century
Superb talk, one of your best ever. Really powerful.
A.A, Online talk about Angelica Kauffman
It was a true pleasure to spend time with you in Florence. Thank you for bringing such meaning and richness to our visit.
C.B (CEO Luminos Fund)
Rose has an infectious passion for her subject, and with a remarkable ability to relate to her audience, she helps make the past immediate and relevant.
B.W., Head of History of Art Westminster School for Boys, London
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Secrets of the Royal Palaces (Channel 5)

Guest expert to discuss the history and art of treasures from the Royal Collection Trust

Art of the BBC: John Constable (BBC)

Guest expert to discuss the history and art of treasures from the Royal Collection Trust

Dubai Art Now (BBC World)

Presenter for a documentary highlighting the developing Art scene in Dubai.

The Great Masterpiece Challenge (Sky Arts)

Co-presenter alongside Giles Coren for an 8 part series

History’s Ultimate Influencers: Frida Kahlo (Channel TBC)

A Guest expert to discuss the life of Frida Kahlo

TV Presenter

Rose’s unstuffy, inspirational presenting style has led television channels, including the BBC, Sky Arts and Channel 5 to seek her out as a fresh face for TV, both as a presenter and guest expert.
  • History’s Ultimate Influencers: Frida Kahlo (Channel TBC)
  • Fake: The Great Masterpiece Challenge (Sky Arts)
  • Dubai Art Now (BBC World)
  • Art of the BBC: John Constable (BBC)
  • Secrets of the Royal Palaces (Channel 5)

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A journey of growth and discovery

"I am very much inspired and encouraged by you, as an artist, as a storyteller, as a feminist, as a professional woman, and as a very kind mom. I can just go on and on. I got back to China with great memories and inspiration. Keep in touch. "
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- CEO (Off-site Global Leadership Forum, Florence)
"Rose Balston is a gift to the cultural Philistine. She is the best speaker I have ever encountered- interesting, inspiring, passionate about her subject, and extremely well-versed in the history of art and architecture of London; the perfect Cicerone. "
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- Senior Headhunter (Leighton House client event, London)
" Thank you for an incredibly enlightening and entertaining evening. I am not surprised the response has been overwhelming – Rose, your passion and command of your subject was something to behold. I feel altogether more enriched for the experience. Thank you thank you. "
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- Managing Director (Online Webinar)
"I want to thank you for reminding me how art can give us the kind of relief we need….hearing your words and how you described the art and the context the art developed in, deeply touched me…. "
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- CEO (Off-site Global Leadership Forum, Florence)
" Thank you very much for organising the talk yesterday evening. Alice and I were discussing the issues raised by Rose long into the evening - she really is a fantastically engaging speaker. "
- Partner
- Partner (Women of History Month talk, Dubai)
" Thank you very much for organising the talk yesterday evening. Alice and I were discussing the issues raised by Rose long into the evening - she really is a fantastically engaging speaker. "
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- Partner (Women of History Month talk, Dubai)
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