The Civilisations Podcast
BBC RadioThe podcast companion to the series exploring thousands of years of visual culture.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Category | Religion & Spirituality | ||||
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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 histori... more
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 ... more
In the 8th programme in the Civilisations TV series, David Olusoga looks at how artists reacted to the colonialism of the 19th century. He travels to America to see art by both white and Native American artists who were documenting the displacement a... more
Unusual stories of the bizarre and gruesome things that have been used as paint pigments from Kassia St Clair, author of The Secret Lives of Colour. Plus, why did Van Gogh create portraits of the man who sold him his paints? Nienke Bakker, Curator of... more
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- Appalling presenter and no substance.
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.
Apple Podcasts1The Reel Noiresque
Australia3 years ago - 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.
Apple Podcasts5SMDGRAVESEND
United Kingdom6 years ago - Great
Really interesting podcast and perfect to listen alongside the series. Viv is a fantastic and very enthusiastic presenter!
Apple Podcasts5adam jellettUnited Kingdom6 years ago - Not about civilisations at all.
Viv Jones just gushes at everyone she interviews and asks no pertinent questions about the development of CIVILISATIONS. It's really just a bunch of interviews with people who like history. You'd expect a podcast of this title to actually discuss different civilisations and how they developed and affected our modern world. Instead it's a cheap advertisement for a TV show. It's poorly presented and utter garbage. Viv, have a listen to Melvyn Bragg and you might learn something about how to run a ... more
Apple Podcasts1BentolidoAustralia6 years ago - Civilisations
What a lovely podcast! Great addition to the programme and fills my mind's eye with wonderful things I had never thought about. Presented with warmth, wit and intelligence. Also neat, bright production. More please.
Apple Podcasts5The podcast analyserUnited Kingdom6 years ago
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