Let's Pretend
Bitterly divided by politics and religion for centuries, this is the infamous story of how Scotland and England came together in 1707 to form Great Britain.
Bitterly divided by politics and religion for centuries, this is the infamous story of how Scotland and England came together in 1707 to form Great Britain. Over time the Union matured into one of the longest in European history, but it very nearly ended in divorce.
Exploiting the Union's unpopularity, the exiled Stuarts staged several comebacks, selling themselves as a credible and liberal alternative to the Hanoverian regime. Neil Oliver reveals just how close they came to succeeding.
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Jacobite invasion plan, 1708
Duration: 02:59
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The Battle of Culloden, 1746
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The 1715 Rising
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The ’45 Rising
Duration: 02:35
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Neil Oliver |
| Director | Tim Niel |
| Producer | Tim Niel |
| Series Producer | Richard Downes |
| Executive Producer | Neil McDonald |
Broadcasts
Sun 15 Nov 2009 21:00±«Óãtv One Scotland- Tue 1 Dec 2009 20:00
Mon 18 Jan 2010 20:00±«Óãtv HD- Sat 11 Sep 2010 16:00±«Óãtv Two Scotland
- Sat 6 Jul 2013 10:00±«Óãtv Two except Scotland