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Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

As Sir Walter Scott immortalised his native country in poetry and prose, so the author is commemorated by countless memorials across Scotland. With Stuart Kelly. Show more

Book of the Week

Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Stuart Kelly reveals how Sir Walter Scott stage-managed George IV's first visit to Edinburgh, cementing the union with England. Show more

Book of the Week

Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Stuart Kelly examines powerful images of Scotland created by Sir Walter Scott, the first truly international author. From August 2010. Show more

Book of the Week

Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

How Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were inspired to create their own influential version of 'Scottishness' at Balmoral by the novels of Walter Scott. Show more

Book of the Week

Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Walter Scott's critical reputation was savaged after his death. But, as Stuart Kelly discovers, the images of Scotland he created take hold in the public consciousness. Show more