Exactly 100 years ago, the four Scottish Colourists had a very successful London show. It was only their second group appearance.

Michael Palin explores the lives and paintings of four Scottish artists known as the Colourists: John Duncan Fergusson, George Leslie Hunter, Samuel John Peploe and Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell.

Rooming-house landlady Mrs. Leslie reminisces in flashbacks about her past as a cafe entertainer and her involvement with the mysterious George Leslie, who originally hires her as a vacation ...