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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1969 • 13 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Kenneth Clark
                                

                                    Network
                                    BBC Two
                                

                                    Type
                                    Miniseries
                                

                                    Rating
                                    8.2/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United Kingdom
                                

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Cast & Crew

Kenneth Clark

Himself - Host

Ian Richardson

Hamlet

Ronald Lacey

Gravedigger

Patrick Stewart

Horatio

William Devlin

King Lear

Eric Porter

Macbeth (voice)

Nicholas Blake

Poetry reader (voice)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Civilisation about?

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...

How many seasons does Civilisation have?

Civilisation has 1 season with 13 episodes.

When did Civilisation premiere?

Civilisation premiered on February 23, 1969.

Is Civilisation still running?

No, Civilisation has ended. The final episode aired on May 18, 1969.

Where can I watch Civilisation?

Civilisation originally aired on BBC Two. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created Civilisation?

Civilisation was created by Kenneth Clark.

What is the rating of Civilisation?

Civilisation has a rating of 8.2/10 based on user reviews.