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Season 2 – 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 2

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Neil Oliver

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 8, 2009 God's Chosen People Neil Oliver presents the story of the Covenanters. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 15, 2009 Let's Pretend William of Orange takes power during the Revolution. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 22, 2009 The Price of Progress The transformation of Scotland during the second the late 18th century. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 29, 2009 This Land Is Our Land Sir Walter Scott tries to protect his romantic tartan image of Scotland. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 19, 2009 Neil Oliver discovers what drove Scotland during the the country's darkest century. Details

Season Info

Network
BBC
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Nov 8, 2009