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Hammers of the Scots

A History of Scotland Series 1
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.

1 hour

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Thu 15 Aug 2019 01:45
BBC Four

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Credits

Presenter Neil Oliver
Producer Jane McWilliams
Director Jane McWilliams
Executive Producer Neil McDonald
Series Producer Richard Downes

Broadcasts

  • Sun 16 Nov 2008 21:00
    BBC One Scotland
  • Sun 23 Nov 2008 18:00
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Sat 10 Jan 2009 20:30
    BBC Two except Yorkshire
  • Mon 12 Jan 2009 20:00
    BBC HD
  • Tue 15 Sep 2009 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 31 Jul 2010 15:50
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Sat 25 May 2013 10:00
    BBC Two except Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Wed 14 Aug 2019 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Thu 15 Aug 2019 01:45
    BBC Four