BBC. The Ascent of Man. Extra Interview with Sir David Attenborough.
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Publicado 2012-06-10
This interview was filmed by the BBC. I also recommend Attenborough's book 'Life on Air'. It is brilliant.
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Jacob Bronowski’s speech at Auschwitz still reduces me to tears.
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It becomes clear that David here has all the qualities missing from society today. Intellect, empathy, passion, facing up to the truth, & expressing oneself with charm & inspiration.
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Still the very best television I ever saw.
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One of the finest pieces of TV ever produced, praise from Sir Attenborough into the bargain. Well done Bronowski.
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Intellectual entertainment of the highest order. The Ascent of Man stands as one of the greatest TV series ever produced. A colossul ambitious series of programs for those of us who want the very best that TV can provide. Wouldn't be contemplated today, because those who control our TV are such cowards, who would fear to upset certain people.
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He did not rehearse it. He did not repeat it. Tremendously powerful words.
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What an superb, incredible tribute. 'Bruno' I never knew him as that. Watched the Ascent of Man recently and found it as good now as it was 50 years ago. Well done Pof. Jacob Bronowski, and well said Sir Richard.
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"Ascent of Man", "Civilization" and "Cosmos" I make a point of commending to my humanities students. Planting seeds.
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Rewatching "Ascent" again for the first time for many years. What a marvellous series. To think some today, like Nadine Dorries wants to defund the BBC.
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Could listen to this man's voice all day, so soothing
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It was a great series. Dr. Bronowski was a perfect choice for "The Ascent Of Man". Brilliant presentation.
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Changed my life in 1975. Bought the book and re read it every few years. Also Science and Human Values.
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I never tire of re-watching The Ascent of Man and learn something new every time. Bronowski was a poet, scientist and philosopher and the most watchable 'television presenter' I've ever seen.
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I have watched this brilliant series many times. I see from my note in the inside cover that I bought the book in December, 1973, It has accompanied me to many countries of the world and I still refer to it. Only a few days ago (in January 2019) I took it with me to my local Health Centre, to illustrate a point I had been making to one of the nurses there.
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He was so uniquely, brilliantly, innovative and creative in TV senior management, and then he gave it all up to return to what he truly enjoyed - and nobody since has been anywhere near Sir David's class in facilitating TV brilliance!
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When the BBC was a benchmark of quality broadcasting.
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Thank you sir David for this warm and honouring reminisce! Bronowski presented ‘science’ in a most delightful and palatable manner and yes his pauses became legendary 😄 The scene with him dipping his hand into the pond and scooping up a palm of ashes of his people was spine chilling and deeply moving. It felt authentic as in only one take and had me sobbing.🙏🏽
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An incredible man with all the positive qualities we are lacking today . A pool of intellect and intelligence we are sadly lacking today .
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Amazing man. Higher praise does not come higher and one of the few I would consider on a par with Sir David Attenborough. A gent and dare I say in possession of some swagger. RIP Dr. Bronowski
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This wonderful, beautiful, passionate series could easily be taught as a class in any University! It would be a credit to any institution, and I would like to see it as a requirement for graduation from High School as well. I remember the series well! I do not even begin to have the words at my command to do it justice -- Bob
