Civilisation S1E9 — The Pursuit of Happiness

7.6

Civilisation•Season 1•Episode 9

The Pursuit of Happiness

7.6/10 · 58 votesApr 20, 196950 min

Ranked #13 of 13 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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Here Clark talks of the harmonious flow and complex symmetries of the works of Bach, Handel, Haydn and Mozart — and the reflection of these in the Rococo churches and palaces of Bavaria.

Directed byPeter Montagnon

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Seasons1

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Season 1 Episodes13

E1 7.9

The Skin of Our Teeth

E2 8.2

The Great Thaw

E3 8.1

Romance and Reality

E4 8.1

Man: The Measure of all Things

E5 8.1

The Hero as Artist

E6 7.9

Protest and Communication

E7 7.9

Grandeur and Obedience

E8 7.9

The Light of Experience

E9 7.6Now viewing

The Pursuit of Happiness

E10 8.0

The Smile of Reason

E11 8.0

The Worship of Nature

E12 8.2

The Fallacies of Hope

E13 8.3

Heroic Materialism

Cast1

Kenneth Clark

Himself - Host

Crew1

Peter Montagnon

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Pursuit of Happiness" is episode 9 of Civilisation season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 58 votes, ranking #13 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Peter Montagnon, it aired on April 20, 1969.

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