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Bishop Makes King

A History of ScotlandSeries 1
Episode 3 of 5

Documentary series charting Scottish history. Neil Oliver investigates the role the church played in Robert Bruce's struggle to secure Scottish independence.

Robert Bruce's 22-year struggle to secure Scottish independence is one of the most important chapters in the country's history. Neil Oliver explores the crucial role the Scottish church played in promoting the cause of Robert Bruce, how they launched repeated propaganda campaigns, both at home and abroad, and how the famous 1320 Declaration of Arbroath ultimately persuaded the Pope to finally recognise Scotland as an independent nation.

58 minutes

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Wed 21 Aug 201920:00
BBC Four

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Credits

PresenterNeil Oliver
ProducerTim Niel
DirectorTim Niel
Series ProducerRichard Downes
Executive ProducerNeil McDonald

Broadcasts

  • Mon 24 Nov 200821:00
    BBC One Scotland
  • Sun 30 Nov 200818:00
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Sat 17 Jan 200920:00
    BBC Two except Yorkshire
  • Mon 19 Jan 200920:00
    BBC HD
  • Tue 22 Sep 200920:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 7 Aug 201018:00
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Sat 1 Jun 201310:00
    BBC Two except Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Wed 21 Aug 201920:00
    BBC Four