The Battle of Culloden, Outlander, Peter Watkins
Matthew Sweet discusses the enduring power of Highlandism with historian Tom Devine, Outlander author Diana Gabaldon and media expert John Cook. Recorded at the Edinburgh Festival
16 April 1746, the Jacobite rising was quelled by the Duke of Cumberland's army at the Battle of Culloden. Marking this anniversary here's a chance to hear Matthew Sweet discussing portrayals of Scotland's Highlands in the Peter Watkins' film Culloden and in the Outlander series of books which have become a successful TV series. His guests in a conversation recorded at the Edinburgh Festival in 2014 are Outlander author Diana Gabaldon, historian Tom Devine and media expert John Cook.
They explore how Watkins' film Culloden was received in 1964 and the way it gave birth to the television form of docu-drama and shaped the early development of Dr Who. They also ask why the emotional imagining of Culloden is so strong - the TV series of Outlander is now in its seventh series and you can find online events marking Culloden 275.
Producer: Jacqueline Smith
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Culloden
Culloden, written and directed by , was originally broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TV on 15 December 1964.Β
Diana Gabaldon
Diana Gabaldon is the author of the series of novels. Her latest novel, , is available in hardback and ebook now.
John Cook
is an academic expert in the study of the media, with particular research specialisms in aspects of television history, media institutions, screenwriting, television drama, documentary and film.
Tom Devine
Sir ’s main research interest is the history of the Scottish nation since 1600 and its global connections and impact. He has written or edited over three dozen books and over 100 articles on the subject.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Sweet |
| Interviewed Guest | Diana Gabaldon |
| Interviewed Guest | Thomas Devine |
| Interviewed Guest | John Cook |
| Producer | Jacqueline Smith |
Broadcasts
- Mon 15 Sep 2014 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
- Thu 15 Apr 2021 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
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