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The Civilisations Podcast
The podcast companion to the series exploring thousands of years of visual culture.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.6 stars from 86 ratings
The presenter is infantile in both her self-absorption (a handwritten letter from Attenborough, pleading her mum by interviewing Mary Beard,) and she is so childish around her interviewees.
The Reel Noiresque via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 12/07/20
Most Enjoyable
I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to these excellent podcasts which have added further detail and insight to the glorious BBC 1 series. Viv Jones is a delight to listen to and I hope to hear more from her in the future.
SMDGRAVESEND via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/29/18
Great
Really interesting podcast and perfect to listen alongside the series. Viv is a fantastic and very enthusiastic presenter!
adam jellett via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/08/18
Recent Episodes
David Olusoga talks to Viv Jones about the making of Civilisations. They discuss his two episodes, First Contact and The Cult of Progress. David says that the great arts and history documentaries he watched growing up inspired him to become a historian and filmmaker, and he talks about the power...
Published 05/03/18
Published 05/03/18
Simon Schama talks to Viv Jones about the making of Civilisations. They discuss the highs and lows of filming such an ambitious global series, from being granted rare access to breathtaking cave paintings, to coming face-to-face with a bolting horse in the ancient city of Petra.
Published 04/26/18
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