Day One
The first of two documentaries telling the story of a major archaeological project to pinpoint the site where Robert the Bruce clinched victory over the English in 1314.
In the first of this two part special, Neil Oliver and Tony Pollard set out to solve one of the biggest puzzles in battlefield archaeology. 700 years ago, Robert the Bruce's overwhelming victory over the English at the Battle of Bannockburn helped seal Scotland's future as an independent kingdom. But the actual location remains a mystery. With the help of leading battlefield archaeologists, stuntmen, computer generated graphics and a good old fashioned spade - Neil and Tony go in search of both the real and imagined Battle of Bannockburn.
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A look at the key events that took place over those historic two days
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Bruce's schiltrons
Duration: 03:34
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Neil Oliver |
| Presenter | Tony Pollard |
| Series Producer | Richard Downes |
| Director | Folko Boermans |
| Producer | Folko Boermans |
Broadcasts
Mon 2 Jun 2014 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland- Sun 29 Jun 2014 20:00
- Mon 14 Jul 2014 09:05
- Tue 20 Nov 2018 21:00
- Wed 21 Nov 2018 03:00
- Wed 13 May 2020 23:30
Six defining moments in the battle that changed Scotland forever
A look at the key events that took place over those historic two days
Behind the scenes of the project, over a year in the making
The challenge of filming the quest.