| Description |
5 videodiscs (approximately 582 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (24 pages) |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen; Dolby Digital stereo.; 2xDVD9, 3xDVD5; MCPS. |
| Language |
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Note |
Subtitle from container. |
| Performer |
Presented by Neil Oliver. |
| Credits |
Music composed and conducted by Paul Leonard-Morgan ; performed by BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra ; vocalist, Ann De Renais ; director of photography, Neville Kidd ; production designer, Ewen Duncan ; costume designer, Graham Hunter. |
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How the Celts saved Britain: presented by Dan Snow ; original music, Tom Howe ; design, Tom Cochrane ; costume, Maggie Donnelly ; camera, Donal Hamilton, Peter Jones ; film editor, Cathy Whitla. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast on BBC in 2008. |
| Summary |
A compelling and comprehensive series that charts the birth and growth of the Scottish nation. Each of the ten thought-provoking episodes brings a fresh perspective to Scotland's past and challenges many of the perceived notions of Scottish history. With stunning, award-winning cinematography and mesmerizing narrative, the series tells of battles and allegiances, political intrigue, and religious conflict. Includes a booklet. |
| Contents |
Disc 1. Episode 1: The last of the free -- Episodes 2: Hammers of the Scots -- Episode 3: Bishop makes Kings. |
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Disc 2. Episode 4: Language is power -- Episode 5: Project Britain. |
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Disc 3. Episode 6: God's chosen people -- Episode 7: Let's pretend -- Episode 8: The price of progress. |
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Disc 4. Episode 9: This land is our land -- Episode 10 : Project Scotland. |
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Disc 5. How the Celts saved Britain / executive producers, Paul McGuigan, Detlef Siebert ; produced and directed by Steven Clarke ; BBC Northern Ireland. Episode 1: A new civilization -- Episode 2: Salvation. |
| Note |
Bonus features: A 24-page booklet containing historical facts and striking images of Scottish landmarks. |
| Subject |
Scotland -- History.
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Scotland. (OCoLC)fst01206715
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Schottland (DE-588)4053233-1
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| Genre/Form |
Historical television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired. (OCoLC)fst01710450
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Nonfiction television programs. (OCoLC)fst01710270
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Historical television programs. (OCoLC)fst01726125
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Documentary television programs. (OCoLC)fst01710387
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History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Documentary television programs.
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| Added Author |
McDonald, Neil, producer.
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Barclay, Sarah, producer, director.
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Glynn, Clara, producer, director.
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McLeod, Bill, producer, director.
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Downes, Richard, producer.
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McGuigan, Paul, producer.
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Siebert, Detlef, producer.
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Clarke, Steven, producer, director.
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Oliver, Neil, 1967- narrator.
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Leonard-Morgan, Paul, composer (expression)
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Renais, Ann de, vocalist.
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Kidd, Neville, director of photography.
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Snow, Dan, 1978- narrator.
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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
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British Broadcasting Corporation.
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Open University.
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BBC Scotland.
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BBC Northern Ireland.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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BBC Worldwide Ltd.
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| Added Title |
History of Scotland (Television program)
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| ISBN |
1419888684 |
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9781419888687 |
| Standard No. |
883929099085 |
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883929728022 |
| Music No. |
1000115698 British Broadcasting Corporation |
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3000028649 British Broadcasting Corporation (container) |
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2000036906 BBC Worldwide (disc 1) |
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2000036907 BBC Worldwide (disc 2) |
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2000036909 BBC Worldwide (disc 3) |
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2000036910 BBC Worldwide (disc 4) |
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2000036911 BBC Worldwide (disc 5) |
