| Chronicle | |
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Written by | Various |
| Directed by | various |
| Presented by | Various |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 25 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | various |
| Editor | Bruce Norman |
| Running time | 50–60 min. (regular episode) |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC Two (1966–1991) |
| Release | 18 June 1966 – 29 May 1991 |
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Chronicle is a British television programme that was shown monthly and then fortnightly on BBC Two from 18 June 1966 until its last broadcast on 29 May 1991.[1] Chronicle focused on popular archaeology and related subjects, and was considered an influential programme and a landmark in early television presentation of archaeology.[2][3] The programme was commissioned by David Attenborough in 1966,[1] and was produced by the Archaeological and Historical Unit headed by Paul Johnstone and later edited by Bruce Norman.[4] Among the presenters of the programme were Magnus Magnusson, Colin Renfrew, David Drew, and John Julius Norwich.
- ^ a b Henson, Don. "Chronicle: A Glimpse of TV Heaven". British Universities Film & Video Council. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
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macwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Corbishley, Mike (17 April 2014). Pinning Down the Past: Archaeology, Heritage, and Education Today (Reprint ed.). Boydell Press. p. 50. ISBN 978-1843839040.
- ^ "Sir David Attenborough: Personal Histories, 12th of October 2009" (PDF). University of Cambridge.