After Braveheart

Season 1

Ever wondered what happened after the epic events seen in Mel Gibson’s classic film Braveheart? This exciting docudrama reveals the untold story of how a Scottish army tried to drive the English out of Ireland 700 years ago. Narrated by Succession’s Brian Cox, the harsh and violent medieval world is brought to life. This is the story of a forgotten war that could have changed history.

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Documentary•Special Interest•Drama

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S1 E1 - Part 1
March 12, 2015
60min
NR
Robert the Bruce's victory over the English at Bannockburn in 1314, as portrayed in the movie Braveheart, did not put an end to Scotland's fight for independence. Narrated by Brian Cox, this innovative drama-documentary illustrates how King Robert knew that his crown was not secure, and so decided to open a 'second front' and invade English occupied Ireland. It was an audacious, dangerous plan.
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S1 E2 - Defeat and Destruction
March 19, 2015
59min
NR
It’s one of the great historical 'what ifs'. If the Scots and Irish had succeeded in driving the English out of Ireland, they would have established a powerful Celtic alliance and England may never have become a dominant power. But, as this Brian Cox narrated drama-documentary reveals, the legacy of their failure lives on today. Scotland is under British rule and Ireland remains a divided country.
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