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The Great Thaw

Episode 2 of 13

Kenneth Clark traces the reawakening of European civilisation in the 12th century from its first manifestations in Cluny Abbey to the Basilica of St Denis and, finally, to its high point, the building of Chartres Cathedral.

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48 minutes

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Wed 24 Apr 202400:40
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Credits

WriterKenneth Clark
NarratorKenneth Clark
DirectorPeter Montagnan
ProducerMichael Gill
ProducerPeter Montagnon

Broadcasts

  • Sun 2 Mar 196920:15
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 8 Jul 198319:45
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Sat 16 Oct 199314:10
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Wed 23 Feb 200519:10
    BBC Four
  • Wed 16 Feb 201122:00
    BBC HD
  • Sun 20 Feb 201118:25
    BBC HD
  • Mon 22 Apr 202422:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 24 Apr 202400:40
    BBC Four

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