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Hammers of the Scots
Episode 2 of 5
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.
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.
While Alexander II forged Scotland in blood and violence, William Wallace's resistance to the nation-breaking King Edward I of England hammered national consciousness into the Scots.
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Thu 15 Aug 2019
01:45
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William Wallace
Duration: 03:28
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The Battle of Stirling Bridge
Duration: 03:42
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The Battle of Falkirk
Duration: 02:12
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Edward I defeats the Scots at Dunbar, 1297
Duration: 06:10
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Neil Oliver |
Producer | Jane McWilliams |
Director | Jane McWilliams |
Executive Producer | Neil McDonald |
Series Producer | Richard Downes |
Broadcasts
- Sun 16 Nov 2008 21:00´óÏó´«Ã½ One Scotland
- Sun 23 Nov 2008 18:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Two Scotland
- Sat 10 Jan 2009 20:30´óÏó´«Ã½ Two except Yorkshire
- Mon 12 Jan 2009 20:00´óÏó´«Ã½ HD
- Tue 15 Sep 2009 20:00
- Sat 31 Jul 2010 15:50´óÏó´«Ã½ Two Scotland
- Sat 25 May 2013 10:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Two except Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
- Wed 14 Aug 2019 20:00
- Thu 15 Aug 2019 01:45