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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
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The Battle of Stirling Bridge
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The Battle of Falkirk
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Edward I defeats the Scots at Dunbar, 1297
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Neil Oliver |
| Producer | Jane McWilliams |
| Director | Jane McWilliams |
| Executive Producer | Neil McDonald |
| Series Producer | Richard Downes |
Broadcasts
Sun 16 Nov 2008 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Scotland
Sun 23 Nov 2008 18:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland- Sat 10 Jan 2009 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Yorkshire
Mon 12 Jan 2009 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ HD- Tue 15 Sep 2009 20:00
- Sat 31 Jul 2010 15:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland
- Sat 25 May 2013 10:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
- Wed 14 Aug 2019 20:00
- Thu 15 Aug 2019 01:45