This is the official youtube account for bbc scotland sharing some highlights from tv, radio and online content across our channels. Wracked by the ice age, struggling against foreign forces and an inhospitable land, the first scots attempt to carve a place for themselves in. A history of scotland 2008 season 2 episode 1 youtube. This episode examines the 18th century, a period that heralded the greatest blossoming of scottish artistry in its history. Hammers of the scots series 1 a history of scotland. The last of the free at the dawn of the first millennia, there was no scotland or england hammers of the scots oliver charts the th century story of the two men who helped transform the gaelic kingdom of alba into the scotland of today bishop makes king robert bruces 22year struggle to secure the scots independence is one of. A history of scotland 2008 season 2 episode 3 youtube. Time team history hunters 19989 episode 5 scottish border and related ballads. In the countryside, the rural coppers call for backup in the shape of mother nature. At times during the last interglacial period,00070,000 bc europe had a climate warmer than todays, and early humans may have made their way to scotland, with the possible discovery of preice age axes on orkney and mainland scotland. They are an excellent introduction to scottish history from earliest times to almost the present day. Landmark documentary series presented by neil oliver. There is a series of documentaries on the history of scotland on youtube and here is part 1 of a six part presentation. At scottish king james vs 1542 death, his infant heiress mary was coveted as a bride by henry viii to avoid his anglican england being invaded by catholic enemies from the north.
But it needs to be more radical and get away from its overreliance on professor type history. It starts with the birth of scotland, goes through william wallace and robert the bruce, covers the stewarts, bonnie prince charlie, and ends with the development of modern scotland. Along with the series, bbc scotland is planning a range of radio programmes, a new website, an interactive game, audio walks and concerts. Ive seen this on youtube for the short time it was up. A documentary charting the birth and growth of the scottish nation. The most powerful and influential figures in britain clamoured to have their portraits painted by allan ramsey and henry raeburn and their houses designed by robert adam. Oct 15, 2012 the scheme episode 2 bbc scotland yeoldbasser in the second episode, gordon tries to get a job. A history of scotland 2008 season 1 episode 5 youtube. A history of scotland tv titles created for bbc one using generative type, motion tracked over specially shot helicopter sequences. A stone age doctor tries to help a modern patient, a whining pharaoh invents the pyramid and henry viii meets his dead. Various opinions conflicted whether scotland should rely on english solidarity, strive for full independence or accept an inbetween autonomous status, known as devolution. Lachlan goudie traces the development of scottish art.
People lived in scotland for at least 8,500 years before britains recorded history. The forgotten history of scotland full documentary videos. Neil oliver continues his journey through scotland s past with the story of the covenanters, whose profound religious beliefs were declared in the national covenant of 1638. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. We found subtitles for the program hammers of the scots. Oct 26, 2016 a history of scotland 2008 season 2 episode 5 danny curtis. Scotland was ignored, in famine because of the war and denied the english colonial trade until william patterson founded the royal bank and trading company of scotland, which made a quarter of the country. A history of scotland this series charts the dramatic transformation of the dark age kingdom of the picts into the gaelic kingdom of alba, aggressively expanded. Then to inveraray and the west coast of skye before ending with a journey from ben nevis to urquhart castle.
It is a fascinating take on scotland s history presented by archaeologist and historian neil oliver. History documentaries scotland documentary on the history of scotland before it was scotland. A history of britain is a bbc documentary series written and presented by simon schama, first transmitted in the united kingdom from 30 september 2000 a study of the history of the british isles, each of the 15 episodes allows schama to examine a particular period and tell of its events in his own style. The last of the free at the dawn of the first millennia, there was no scotland or england hammers of the scots oliver charts the th century story of the two men who helped transform the gaelic kingdom of alba into the scotland of today. The second series began on bbc one scotland in early november 2009, with transmission at a later point on network bbc two. The forgotten history of scotland full documentary. A history of scotland on youtube historian neil oliver has had two series of history programmes on bbc tv tracing the story of scotland and they have now appeared on youtube.
Hadrians wall was the line in the sand between roman and unconquered britain and the romans only rarely ventured north. Watch a history of scotland season 1, episode 5 project britain. The earliest history of scotland is shrouded in something of a mist. A history of scotland 2008 season 2 episode 4 youtube. She was to be married to edward, the prince of wales and heir to the english throne. The history of scotland is fascinating and complex. Presented by neil oliver, a history of scotland is a television series first broadcast in november 2008 on bbc one scotland and later shown ukwide on bbc two during january 2009. Historian neil oliver has had two series of history programmes on bbc tv tracing the story of scotland and another on celtic britain.
Scotland has experienced extraordinary growth and change during the course of its lifetime its a place that has been invaded and settled many times and that has made mighty. Episode 2 traffic officers mckirdy and singh discover that the journey to true love can be a rocky road. A further five episodes will be aired later next year. A history of scotland 2008 season 1 episode 3 youtube. Episode 2 starts in midargyll, visiting kilmartin to explore the history of some of scotland s earliest kings. The bbc is not responsible for the content of external sites. Dec 08, 2008 with neil oliver, grace beagan, annette westwood. A history of scotland project britain tv episode 2008 imdb. Oct 26, 2016 a history of scotland 2008 season 2 episode 2 claudia craver. This document licensed revolution, started the civil war that cost king charles i his head, cost tens of thousands of scots their lives and led to britains first war on. Much of that early history is mythologized and seen through the eyes of others such as the roman, tacitus. A history of scotland project scotland tv episode 2009. Scotlands scenic beauty bbc and stv tv series on youtube. In the 20th century, scotland s old industry decayed even worse then englands.
Stay in touch with a history of scotland next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. Subscribe to our youtube channel for highlights, features, behindthescenes footage, player interviews and much more. North of this was caledonia, inhabited by the picti, whose uprisings forced romes legions back to hadrians wall. All the programmes are of 59 minutes duration and were broadcast over three series. With neil oliver, grace beagan, james fleming, scott glynn. The documentary, which reportedly took two years and two million pounds to create, takes a look at the countrys earliest events from the. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. A history of scotland 2008 season 2 episode 3 by claudia craver.
The 18th century heralded the greatest blossoming of scottish artistry in its history. The forgotten history of scotland lost secret history full documentary 334 views. A history of scotland 2008 season 2 episode 2 youtube. Scotland is an episode of the british comedy television series the goodies. Oliver could work as a presenter but he needs to inject his own personality into the show not read something that has been prepared for him. A history of scotland 2008 season 2 episode 5 youtube. Bitterly divided by politics and religion for centuries, this is the infamous story of how scotland and england came together in 1707 to form great britain. We got to surf awesome waves and walk along the scottish north. Dec 17, 20 a history of scotland series 1 episode 6 gods chosen people youtube stay safe and healthy. A history of scotland 2008 season 2 episode 5 danny curtis. In the first episode oliver reveals the mystery of how the gaelic scottish kingdom alba was born, and why its role in one of the greatest battles ever fought on british soil defined the shape of britain in the modern era. Documentary charting the birth and growth of the scottish nation. After the great war arms effort, this meant low wages, high unemployment, dependency on british aid.
A history of scotland project britain tv episode 2008. A history of scotland tv series 20082009 full cast. Bbc one a history of scotland, series 1 episode guide. Over time the union matured into one of the longest in european history, but it very nearly ended in divorce. A history of scotland has many more episodes to go.
A history of scotland hammers of the scots tv episode. The last of the free 1 5 neil oliver reveals the mystery of how the gaelic scottish kingdom alba. The celts bbc series, episode 2 heroes in defeat youtube. Marvins cousin moves in next door provoking a violent confro. The story of how great britain was formed by two ancient enemies who set aside their differences. In this way scotland and england would be united to one country. This episode is also known as the loch ness monster. At the dawn of the first millennium, there was no scotland or england. Muir compared it to the most painful episode of scotland s history. Gods chosen people 1638 1688 bringing alive the past, which has shaped modern scotland, is at the heart of a maj. Presented and narrated by author, broadcaster and archaeologist neil oliver, the series was first broadcast on bbc one scotland and consisted of ten sixtyminute episodes spread over two series.
Running from november 2008 to november 2009, a history of scotland was an ambitious documentary made by the bbc exploring the history of scotland. The plantagenets s1 e1 the devils brood episode 1 plantagenets bbc documentary. Paul visits the lochs of wester ross and climbs the peak of stac pollaidh. Gods chosen people 1 5 the story of the national covenant of 1638 a document that led to the civil war. These are an excellent introduction to scottish history from earliest times to almost the present day and are available on youtube. A history of scotland series 1 episode 6 gods chosen. Bbc hit by row over history of scotland the independent.
Blood, iron and sacrifice with alice roberts and neil oliver episode 2 of 3. Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. In the 70s, 2 scottish men were born who would become very famous. King john of england laid claim to much land in the north and. Despite a treaty signed by nobles and an english invasion, her guardians got her exiled to france to the glorious loire chateaus court. The last of the free deleted video a history of scotland episode 02.
Alexander ii became the king of the scots when he was just a teenager. Oct 04, 20 the forgotten history of scotland full documentary. A history of scotland 2008 season 1 episode 2 tartan. This tenpart series delves into the history of scotland. The last of the canmores and the subsequent scottish succession crisis series 1, hammers of the scots. A history of scotland 2008 season 2 episode 4 by claudia craver. The recorded history of scotland begins with the arrival of the roman empire in the 1st century, when the province of britannia reached as far north as the antonine wall. A history of scotland tv series 20082009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Find out when a history of scotland is on tv, including series 1 episode 2. Projectbritain scanner internet archive html5 uploader 1. Sep 19, 2016 outlander full episode season 1, 2,3,4,5 outlander trailer, outlander season 2, outlander 2016, outlander sport, outlander ost, outlander season 1, outlander. As rome finally withdrew from britain, gaelic raiders called the scoti began colonising western scotland and wales.