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God's Chosen People

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Last broadcast last Tuesday, 20:00 on BBC Two (except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)) (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

Neil Oliver continues his journey through Scotland's past with the story of the Covenanters, whose profound religious beliefs were declared in the National Covenant of 1638. This document licensed revolution, started the Civil War that cost King Charles I his head, cost tens of thousands of Scots their lives and led to Britain's first war on terror.

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Credits

Presenter
Neil Oliver
Director
Tim Niel
Producer
Tim Niel
Producer
Richard Downes
Executive Producer
Neil McDonald

Broadcasts

  1. Sun 8 Nov 2009
    21:00
  2. Tue 24 Nov 2009
    20:00

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