The Ascent of Man (1973) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Ascent of Man online in HD.
The Ascent of Man — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Jacob Bronowski
- Starring: Jacob Bronowski
The Ascent of Man — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1973-05-05 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.5/10 (24 votes) |
The Ascent of Man — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Lower Than the Angels (1973-05-05) — The programme follows the changes in Man as he marches out of Africa, through desert and ice age, to leave the print of his hand in a dark Spanish cave.
- E2: The Harvest of the Seasons (1973-05-12) — As the ice retreats and the land flowers, Man the hunter turns to agriculture, domesticating plant and animal, imposing his will on the wild wheat and the horse.
- E3: The Grain in the Stone (1973-05-19) — The wandering nomads cease their migrations and settle in townships, learning new skills.
- E4: The Hidden Structure (1973-05-26) — The programme follows the beginnings of chemistry: from the techniques of ancient metallurgy in China and Japan to the mystical searchings of the alchemists.
- E5: Music of the Spheres (1973-06-02) — Mathematics is a way of describing the world that we see, hear and touch.
- E6: The Starry Messenger (1973-06-09) — From the earliest times, Man has looked outwards from the earth and wondered at the movements of sun, stars and planets. The programme hinges on the crisis of the scientific consci
- E7: The Majestic Clockwork (1973-06-16) — The universe of Newton, clear, English, stately, like the music and the great buildings of his century ticking away with a fine clockwork mechanism, wisely regulated by laws. Then
- E8: The Drive for Power (1973-06-23) — As political revolutions shook France and America, another quieter, yet more profound restructuring was taking place in Britain – the Industrial Revolution.
- E9: The Ladder of Creation (1973-06-30) — How did life begin on earth? Dr Jacob Bronowski recounts the adventures of Alfred Russell Wallace, and how they triggered off the ideas of Charles Darwin.
- E10: World Within World (1973-07-07) — Dr Jacob Bronowski tells the story of the men and ideas that gave concrete expression to the invisible, intangible structure that lies beneath all matter.
- E11: Knowledge or Certainty (1973-07-14) — Dr Jacob Bronowski considers how the great achievement of physics in the 20th century has been to show that absolute certainty, in science or outside of it, is beyond our grasp.
- E12: Generation Upon Generation (1973-07-21) — Dr Jacob Bronowski follows the history of genetics, from the lonely experiments of Gregor Mendel to the discovery of the structure of DNA. Should we see human sexuality as a gift?
- E13: The Long Childhood (1973-07-28) — From his home, Dr Jacob Bronowski takes stock of man's complex and often precarious ascent, drawing on experiences from his own lifetime.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Ascent of Man have? 1 season(s) with 13 episodes.
Who created The Ascent of Man? Jacob Bronowski.
Where can I watch The Ascent of Man? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
