
Civilisation (1969)
1969 – 1969 · TV show · 1 season · 13 episodes
Where to watch
United States
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Synopsis
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.
Civilisation is a TV show that premiered in 1969. Created by Kenneth Clark. Starring Kenneth Clark, Ian Richardson and Ronald Lacey.
Episodes
Cast
Technical details
Release
- First aired
- 23 February 1969
- Last aired
- 18 May 1969
- Seasons
- 1 · 13 episodes
Crew
- Created by
- Kenneth Clark
- Music
- Edwin Astley
- Cinematography
- A.A. Englander
- Editing
- Allan Tyrer
Origin and production
- Also known as
- BBC Civilisation (United States)
Civilisation: A Personal View by Kenneth Clarke (United Kingdom)
Civilisation: A Personal View by Lord Clark (United Kingdom) - Original language
- English
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
- Production company
- BBC
- Network
- BBC Two
- Format
- Miniseries
Awards and nominations
1 winPeabody Awards × 1
- 1970Peabody AwardsWon
Source: Wikidata

Ian RichardsonHamlet
Ronald LaceyGravedigger
Patrick StewartHoratio
Eric PorterMacbeth (voice)






