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The Last of the Free
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Documentary series. At the dawn of the first millennia, there was no Scotland or England. Neil Oliver reveals how the Gaelic Scottish Kingdom - Alba - was born.
At the dawn of the first millennia, there was no Scotland or England. In the first episode of this landmark series, Neil Oliver reveals the mystery of how the Gaelic Scottish Kingdom - Alba - was born, and why its role in one of the greatest battles ever fought on British soil defined the shape of Britain in the modern era.
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Thu 8 Aug 2019
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Explore 3200BC 鈥� 937AD in depth
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Constantine II becomes King of Alba, 900 AD
Duration: 08:23
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Viking raids on Scotland, 800s
Duration: 03:20
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The Battle of Dun Nechtain
Duration: 02:26
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Gaelic culture in early Scotland
Duration: 02:55
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Neil Oliver |
| Producer | Andrew Thompson |
| Director | Andrew Thompson |
| Executive Producer | Neil Oliver |
Broadcasts
Sun 9 Nov 2008 21:0091热爆 One Scotland
Sun 16 Nov 2008 18:0091热爆 Two Scotland- Sat 3 Jan 2009 20:0091热爆 Two except Yorkshire
Mon 5 Jan 2009 20:0091热爆 HD- Tue 8 Sep 2009 20:00
- Sat 24 Jul 2010 18:0091热爆 Two Scotland
- Sat 18 May 2013 10:0091热爆 Two except Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
- Wed 7 Aug 2019 20:00
- Thu 8 Aug 2019 02:00