Bishop Makes King
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.
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Bruce and Bishop Lamberton sign pact to resist Edward I, 1304
Duration: 05:38
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Robert the Bruce dies, 1329
Duration: 04:59
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Bruce defeats an English force at Glentrool, 1307
Duration: 03:21
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Bruce victorious at Bannockburn, 1314
Duration: 06:43
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Neil Oliver |
| Producer | Tim Niel |
| Director | Tim Niel |
| Series Producer | Richard Downes |
| Executive Producer | Neil McDonald |
Broadcasts
Mon 24 Nov 2008 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Scotland
Sun 30 Nov 2008 18:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland- Sat 17 Jan 2009 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Yorkshire
Mon 19 Jan 2009 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ HD- Tue 22 Sep 2009 20:00
- Sat 7 Aug 2010 18:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland
- Sat 1 Jun 2013 10:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
- Wed 21 Aug 2019 20:00