The Ascent of Man

The Ascent of Man is a thirteen-part documentary television series produced by the BBC and Time-Life Films first transmitted in 1973, written and presented by Jacob Bronowski. Intended as a series of "personal view" documentaries in the manner of Kenneth Clark's 1969 series Civilisation, the series received acclaim for Bronowski's highly informed but eloquently simple analysis, his long unscripted monologues and its extensive location shoots.

Format
TV
Episodes
13
Episode Duration
50 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Drama
Format
TV
Episodes
13
Episode Duration
50 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
May 5, 1973
Season
1973
Average Score
85%
Mean Score
85%
Ratings
23
Popularity
23
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
BBC TV, Time Life Films, BBC Two
Genres
Documentary
Country
GB

Description

The Ascent of Man is a thirteen-part documentary television series produced by the BBC and Time-Life Films first transmitted in 1973, written and presented by Jacob Bronowski. Intended as a series of "personal view" documentaries in the manner of Kenneth Clark's 1969 series Civilisation, the series received acclaim for Bronowski's highly informed but eloquently simple analysis, his long unscripted monologues and its extensive location shoots.

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Japanese

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