Civilisation

Sir Kenneth Clark guides us through the ages exploring the glorious rise of civilisation in western man. Beginning with the bleakness of the dark ages to the present day, we consider civilisation's articulations and expressions in some of man's finest works of art.

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First aired

23 Feb 1969

Seasons

1

Episodes

13

• TMDB 8.2

Last aired

18 May 1969

Genres

• Documentary

Status

Ended

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Network

BBC Two

Episode runtime

50 min

Countries

• GB

Original language

en

Original title

Civilisation

Creators

KCKenneth Clark

Cast

KCKenneth Clarkas Himself - HostIan Richardsonas HamletRonald Laceyas GravediggerPatrick Stewartas HoratioWDWilliam Devlinas King LearEric Porteras Macbeth (voice)CDCecil Day-Lewisas Poetry reader (voice)

Writers

KCKenneth Clark

Composer

EAEdwin Astley

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