Civilisation - The Complete Series

We were wrong. We expected Civilisation to be dated and ponderous but it does far more than stand up to the test of time; it shows that giving space to ideas and time ... more >

We were wrong. We expected Civilisation to be dated and ponderous but it does far more than stand up to the test of time; it shows that giving space to ideas and time to images is something we need. This is emphatically not a boring essay supporting establishment views of empire and art but an open free-minded discussion by an establishment figure from just about the last time anyone in Britain could have held those views with confidence. It is in itself a work of art, essential viewing and fun.
Civilisation was first broadcast in 1969 in 13 weekly instalments. Watch it that way now - Thursday evenings seems just about right. < less

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DVD Extras

• Four discs. Interview with Sir David Attenborough
• Photo Gallery
• Collectors Booklet

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Cast

Kenneth Clark

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