Civilisation(1969)
Overview
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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Season 1
13 episodes • 1969Avg: 8.6Golden Era
Season 1
13 episodes • 1969Avg: 8.6Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Skin of Our Teeth | Feb 23, 1969 | 9.0 |
| 2 | The Great Thaw | Mar 2, 1969 | 9.0 |
| 3 | Romance and Reality | Mar 9, 1969 | 9.0 |
| 4 | Man: The Measure of all Things | Mar 16, 1969 | 9.0 |
| 5 | The Hero as Artist | Mar 23, 1969 | 8.0 |
| 6 | Protest and Communication | Mar 30, 1969 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Grandeur and Obedience | Apr 6, 1969 | 8.0 |
| 8 | The Light of Experience | Apr 13, 1969 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Pursuit of Happiness | Apr 20, 1969 | 10.0 |
| 10 | The Smile of Reason | Apr 27, 1969 | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Worship of Nature | May 4, 1969 | 7.0 |
| 12 | The Fallacies of Hope | May 11, 1969 | 8.0 |
| 13 | Heroic Materialism | May 18, 1969 | 9.0 |
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