Project Britain
Documentary series charting Scottish history. Neil Oliver describes how the ambitions of two of Scotland's Stuart monarchs became the foundations for Great Britain.
Neil Oliver describes how the ambitions of two of Scotland's Stuart monarchs were the driving force that united two ancient enemies, and set them on the road to the Great Britain we know today.
While Mary Queen of Scots plotted to usurp Elizabeth I and seize the throne of England, her son James dreamt of a more radical future: a Protestant Great Britain.
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Explore 1542 – 1603 in depth
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Young James VI raised to be a Protestant king
Duration: 03:05
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Mary is forced to abdicate, 1568
Duration: 01:37
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The Gunpowder Plot, 1605
Duration: 05:56
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James VI is born, 1566
Duration: 01:46
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Neil Oliver |
| Producer | Colin Murray |
| Director | Colin Murray |
| Executive Producer | Neil McDonald |
| Series Producer | Richard Downes |
Broadcasts
Mon 8 Dec 2008 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Scotland
Sun 14 Dec 2008 18:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland- Sat 31 Jan 2009 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Yorkshire
Mon 2 Feb 2009 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ HD- Tue 6 Oct 2009 20:00
- Sat 21 Aug 2010 18:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland
- Sat 15 Jun 2013 08:55Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
- Wed 4 Sep 2019 20:00
- Thu 5 Sep 2019 02:00