First transmitted in 1974. Michael Parkinson's guest is Dr Jacob Bronowski, the presenter and writer of the 1973 documentary series The Ascent of Man. Show more First transmitted in 1974.

In this episode of the documentary series tracing the development of human civilisation, Dr Jacob Bronowski looks at the story of man's early study of astronomy.

Frances Stonor Saunders explores the life and work of Jacob Bronowski through the uncertain prism of the archive. Jacob Bronowski was a scientist, a poet and a prolific broadcaster. He is most ...