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The Great Philosophers
A history of western philosophy in 15 parts.
Series 1: 1. Plato (45 mins)
- The Age of UncertaintyA masterclass from John Kenneth Galbraith. The history and consequences of economic ideas
- CivilisationAn extraordinary cultural tour through the centuries. Kenneth Clark's landmark series
- The Ascent of ManA true TV landmark. Dr Jacob Bronowski’s epic unravelling of the making of mankind
- The TrapAdam Curtis discovers the origins of our contemporary idea of freedom.
- The Century of the SelfHow the all-consuming self dominates today's world – and how it’s been manipulated.
- Travels with PevsnerExploring Britain’s architectural soul, in the footsteps of historian Nikolaus Pevsner
- Art of SpainAndrew Graham-Dixon travels from Cordoba to Granada looking at Moorish art.
- CivilisationsSimon Schama looks at the pivotal role art has played in the forging of humanity itself.
- ChronicleDocumentary about the Vikings who allegedly discovered North America. (1966)50 mins
- The Grandeur That Was RomeSir Mortimer Wheeler investigates the legacy of the Roman Empire. (1960)30 mins
- Treasures of Ancient RomeThe art behind an empire. Discover Rome's secrets through its most magical masterpieces
- Caligula with Mary BeardThe monster, the myths, the man - a template for tyranny, but how much of it is true?59 mins
