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A History of Scotland

2008·Show
10Episodes in2Seasons
55
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Tension2

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Complexity7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Presented by Neil Oliver, A History of Scotland is a television series first broadcast in November 2008 on BBC One Scotland and later shown UK-wide on BBC Two during January 2009. The second series began on BBC One Scotland in early November 2009, with transmission at a later point on network BBC Two. Along with the series, BBC Scotland planned a range of radio programmes, a new website, an interactive game, and concerts. The Open University, in collaboration with the BBC, also created a series of audio walks around historic locations in Scotland, with narration from Oliver. In Australia, series one aired on SBS One Sundays at 7:30pm from 6 December 2009 to 3 January 2010. Series two commenced on 24 October 2010 running until 21 November in the same Sunday night Lost Worlds strand. It has since been repeated.
Historical DocumentaryScottish HistoryEducational SeriesCultural ExplorationNeil Oliver PresentationBBC ProductionIn-depth AnalysisScenic LocationsChronological NarrativeEngaging History

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Is A History of Scotland worth watching?

55
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does A History of Scotland have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 10 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Is A History of Scotland based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did A History of Scotland air?

It ran from 2008 to 2009 and has ended.

What language is A History of Scotland in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

What tropes does A History of Scotland use?

Guilt ComplexDowner BeginningI Have Your WifeFounder of the KingdomWhat Could Have BeenElective MonarchyRightful King ReturnsCurb-Stomp BattleBig, Screwed-Up FamilyCreepy SouvenirJust the First CitizenThe Clanand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 storytelling tropes for A History of Scotland, including Guilt Complex, Downer Beginning, I Have Your Wife.