A history of Scotland : [the complete ten-part series] / British Broadcasting Corporation ; executive producer, Neil McDonald ; producer/director, Sarah Barclay, Clara Glynn, Bill McLeod [and others] ; series producer, Richard Downes ; the Open University ; BBC Scotland.

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 me...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Corporate Authors: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
British Broadcasting Corporation
Open University
BBC Scotland
BBC Northern Ireland
Warner Home Video (Firm)
BBC Worldwide Ltd
Other Authors: McDonald, Neil (Producer)
Barclay, Sarah (Producer, Director)
Glynn, Clara (Producer, Director)
McLeod, Bill (Producer, Director)
Downes, Richard (Producer)
McGuigan, Paul (Producer)
Siebert, Detlef (Producer)
Clarke, Steven (Producer, Director)
Oliver, Neil, 1967- (Narrator)
Leonard-Morgan, Paul (composer (expression))
Renais, Ann de (Singer)
Kidd, Neville (director of photography.)
Snow, Dan, 1978- (Narrator)
Language:English
Language and/or Writing System:
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Published: [United States] : Distributed by BBC Worldwide : Distributed in the USA and Canada by Warner Home Video, [2010], ©2010.
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:
Scotland > History.
Historical television programs.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
History.
Scotland.
Schottland.
Genre:
Historical television programs.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
History.
Physical Description:5 videodiscs (approximately 582 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video DVD
Description
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.
Note:Subtitle from container.
Originally broadcast on BBC in 2008.
Bonus features: A 24-page booklet containing historical facts and striking images of Scottish landmarks.
Videorecording.
Call Number:CV4 D0124549 VideoDVD
ISBN:1419888684
9781419888687
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.
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.
System Details:DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen; Dolby Digital stereo.; 2xDVD9, 3xDVD5; MCPS.
Participant or Performer:
Presented by Neil Oliver.