Blood of the Clans (2020)
Synopsis
Neil Oliver presents a drama-documentary series telling the tales of Scotland's most epic and bloody conflicts and the characters who made their mark in this memorable era of the country’s history.
First Air Date: 2020-08-12
Last Air Date: 2020-08-26
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 3
Top Cast
- Neil Oliver as Self - Presenter
- Catriona Lexy Campbell as Gaelic Bard
- Justin Boon as Charles Ist
- Alan Brett as John Graham
- Lewis Cox as Young Rob Roy
- Calum Macdonald as Jamie Graham 5th Earl of Montrose
- Dòmhnall Eòghainn Mackinnon as Alasdair MacColla
- Sean Malcolm as Drummer Boy
- Emma Snellgrove as Margaret Campbell
- Simon Weir as Archibald Campbell
Seasons
Season 1 (2020)
Neil Oliver presents a drama-documentary series telling the tales of Scotland's most epic and bloody conflicts and the characters who made their mark in this memorable era of the country’s history.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: The Year of Victories
Neil Oliver presents a drama-documentary series telling the tale of Scotland’s 17th century civil war. When the Scottish Parliament, led by the Chief of Clan Campbell, declares war on Charles I, clans loyal to the King rise up in rebellion. At the heart of this epic struggle lies an ancient feud between the Campbells and the MacDonalds, and all hell is unleashed as the Royalist clans use the war to wreak bloody vengeance on their rivals in an epic conflict that threatens the stability of the newly emerging British state.
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Ep. 2: The Highland Rogue
Neil Oliver turns his attention to a true Scottish legend - a certain Rob Roy MacGregor. For centuries, Rob has been celebrated as a colourful Highland maverick, as a well-intentioned rogue - Scotland’s answer to Robin Hood. But what is the true story? How did a humble cattle trader, born to an impoverished and disgraced clan, come to be despised by the most powerful noblemen in the land? How did Rob Roy become Britain’s most wanted man?
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Ep. 3: The Last Rebels
Neil Oliver presents a drama-documentary revealing the divided loyalties of the clans during the 1745 rebellion. When Bonnie Prince Charlie arrives in Scotland to regain the crown of his ancestors the clans are called upon to rise in armed revolt for him. Many do, and they invade England. But others oppose him and join the British side to fight against the rebels. Some though play a cunning double game, pretending to be loyal to the British whilst secretly raising clansmen for the prince…
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