The Ascent of Man (1973)

05/05/1973 (EN) • 50m

Documentary

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Jacob Bronowski

Self - Presenter

13 Episodes


Last Season

Season 1

1973 | 13 Episodes

Season 1 of The Ascent of Man premiered on May 5, 1973.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Documentary

Original Language

English

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