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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
- The Ascent of ManA true TV landmark. Dr Jacob Bronowski’s epic unravelling of the making of mankind
- The Century of the SelfHow the all-consuming self dominates today's world – and how it’s been manipulated.
- The American Revolution250 years in the making. How 13 British colonies rose in rebellion to form a new nation
- A History of Britain by Simon SchamaThe secret of who we are. Simon Schama journeys through 5000 years of life in Britain
- Travels with PevsnerExploring Britain’s architectural soul, in the footsteps of historian Nikolaus Pevsner
- Civilisations: Rise and FallTheir legends remain, but treasures left behind reveal how and why they fell from power
- The TrapAdam Curtis discovers the origins of our contemporary idea of freedom.
- The Mayfair SetHow a quartet, all belonging to a 1960s gambling club, changed our world forever.
- Queen James: Passion, Plots and Power in the Court of Britain’s First King...Secrets, sex and a murder that threatened the life and legacy of Britain’s first king58 mins
- Sir Mortimer and MagnusMagnus Magnusson talks to Sir Mortimer Wheeler about Winston Churchill's writing. (1974)14 mins
- The Improbable Mr AttleeProf David Reynolds examines the achievements of Clement Attlee.59 mins
