The Ascent of Man
Documentary
★ 8.5/1019731 Season
Created by: Jacob Bronowski
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.
Status
Ended
Language
English
First Aired
May 5, 1973
Last Aired
Jul 28, 1973
Seasons
1
Episodes
13
Status
Ended
Language
English
First Aired
May 5, 1973
Last Aired
Jul 28, 1973
Seasons
1
Episodes
13
Episodes
Cast
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