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The Last Explorers

Episode 1: Livingstone

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Neil Oliver follows in the footsteps of four Scottish explorers. He reveals David Livingstone's moral mission to bring commerce, Christianity and civilisation to Africa. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Neil Oliver
Producer:
Phil Cairney
Director:
Phil Cairney
Series Producer:
Richard Downes

The Last Explorers

Episode 2: William Speirs Bruce

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Neil Oliver charts the story of little-known Scotsman William Speirs Bruce, who was determined to conquer Antarctica in the name of science. Show more

Contributors

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

The Last Explorers

Episode 3: John Muir

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Scotland

Neil Oliver recounts the life of John Muir, who was instrumental to the modern conservation movement and one of the founders of America's National Park movement. Show more

Contributors

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

The Last Explorers

Episode 4: Thomas Blake Glover

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Neil Oliver reveals the story of Thomas Blake Glover, who helped rebel samurai clans lay the foundations for one of the most powerful economies in the world. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Neil Oliver
Producer:
Sarah Barclay
Director:
Sarah Barclay
Series Producer:
Richard Downes
Director:
Tim Niel