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God's Chosen People

A History of ScotlandSeries 2
Episode 1 of 5

The story of the Covenanters, whose profound religious beliefs were declared in the National Covenant of 1638 - a document that licensed revolution.

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. 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 Britain's first war on terror.

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Sat 22 Jun 201309:00
BBC Two except Scotland

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Credits

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

Broadcasts

  • Sun 8 Nov 200921:00
    BBC One Scotland
  • Tue 24 Nov 200920:00
    BBC Two
  • Mon 11 Jan 201020:00
    BBC HD
  • Sat 4 Sep 201017:45
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Sat 22 Jun 201309:00
    BBC Two except Scotland