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The Long Childhood

In this final program Bronowski - poet, playwright, mathematician, philosopher - draws together many threads of the series. He takes stock of man's complex, sometimes precarious, ascent. Argues that man's growth to self-knowledge is the longest childhood of all.

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  • Originally Aired July 28, 1973
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network BBC Two
  • Notes Is the series finale
  • Created October 2, 2021 by
    Qumis
  • Modified October 2, 2021 by
    Qumis
Name Type Role
Jacob Bronowski Writer
Dr. Jacob Bronowski Guest Star