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Season 1 – A History of Scotland

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Archaeologist, broadcaster and writer Neil Oliver charts the birth and growth of the Scottish nation in a comprehensive series co-produced by the BBC. Over 10 hourlong episodes, Oliver presents the best of Scotland's varied landscapes, iconic landmarks, monuments and historic architecture -- all shot in high definition -- picking up on the richness of the country's heritage as well as its major characters and influences. The series begins with how the Gaelic Scottish Kingdom was born in the ninth century and moves on to episodes detailing the infamous Highland/Lowland divide, the Covenanters, the formation of Great Britain, the 19th-century industrial revolution and the economic decline in the 20th century.
A History of Scotland — Season 1

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Neil Oliver

Host

Jane McWilliams

Producer

Colin Murray

Producer

Bill MacLeod

Producer

Andrew Thompson

Producer

Tim Niel

Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 9, 2008 The Last of the Free How the Gaelic Scottish Kingdom - Alba - was born. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 16, 2008 Hammers of the Scots Two ruthless men helped transform the Gaelic kingdom of Alba into the Scotland we recognize today. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 24, 2008 With William Wallace dead and the Scottish king broken in a foreign land, Scotland seemed dead. But Scotland's bishops had the power to support a new king. They chose Robert Bruce, who murdered his opposition and harnessed the power of Scottish patriotism. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 1, 2008 Language is Power Policies of the Stewart royal family in the 15th century. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 8, 2008 Project Britain The ambitions of two of Scotland's Stuart monarchs united two ancient enemies. Details

Season Info

Director
Colin Murray, Andrew Thompson, Tim Niel, Jane McWilliams, Bill MacLeod
Executive Producer
Neil McDonald, Neil Oliver
Network
BBC
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Nov 9, 2008