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The Last of the Free

A History of ScotlandSeries 1
Episode 1 of 5

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.

At the dawn of the first millennia, there was no Scotland or England. In the first episode of this landmark series, Neil 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.

59 minutes

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Thu 8 Aug 201902:00
BBC Four

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Credits

PresenterNeil Oliver
ProducerAndrew Thompson
DirectorAndrew Thompson
Executive ProducerNeil Oliver

Broadcasts

  • Sun 9 Nov 200821:00
    BBC One Scotland
  • Sun 16 Nov 200818:00
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Sat 3 Jan 200920:00
    BBC Two except Yorkshire
  • Mon 5 Jan 200920:00
    BBC HD
  • Tue 8 Sep 200920:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 24 Jul 201018:00
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Sat 18 May 201310:00
    BBC Two except Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Wed 7 Aug 201920:00
    BBC Four
  • Thu 8 Aug 201902:00
    BBC Four