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A History of Scotland

Series 1

Episode 1: The Last of the Free

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Documentary series. At the dawn of the first millennia, there was no Scotland or England. Neil Oliver reveals how the Gaelic Scottish Kingdom - Alba - was born. Show more

A History of Scotland

Series 1

Episode 5: Project Britain

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Documentary series charting Scottish history. Neil Oliver describes how the ambitions of two of Scotland's Stuart monarchs became the foundations for Great Britain. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Neil Oliver
Producer:
Colin Murray
Director:
Colin Murray
Executive Producer:
Neil McDonald
Series Producer:
Richard Downes

A History of Scotland

Series 1

Episode 2: Hammers of the Scots

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Neil Oliver charts the 13th century story of the two ruthless men who helped transform the Gaelic kingdom of Alba into the Scotland we recognise today. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Neil Oliver
Executive Producer:
Neil McDonald
Series Producer:
Richard Downes

A History of Scotland

Series 1

Episode 4: Language is Power

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Documentary series charting Scottish history. Neil Oliver reveals the story of the infamous Highland/Lowland divide, which was the result of a family struggle. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Neil Oliver
Producer:
Bill MacLeod
Executive Producer:
Neil McDonald
Director:
Bill MacLeod
Series Producer:
Richard Downes

A History of Scotland

Series 1

Episode 3: Bishop Makes King

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Documentary series charting Scottish history. Neil Oliver investigates the role the church played in Robert Bruce's struggle to secure Scottish independence. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Neil Oliver
Producer:
Tim Niel
Director:
Tim Niel
Series Producer:
Richard Downes
Executive Producer:
Neil McDonald