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
- Production
- BBC TV, Time Life Films
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Top Cast
Jacob Bronowski as Self - Presenter
Top Crew
Jacob Bronowski · Creator
Adrian Malone · Producer
Dick Gilling · Producer
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