I thought about posting this excellent BBC program in the media sub-forum, as we do get to see kilts aplenty, however I think due to the historical subject matter leading up to the answer to the shows question at the end of part 6, this series belongs here in the History & Heritage sub-forum.

It does get a wee bit 'political' in part 6, but lets try & keep the political chat to a bare minimum in any comments (not my reason for posting this thread in the first place). Thanks.

Enjoy!


BBC4 - 5 September 2009

The Scots have a reputation as brave, ferocious warriors. Despite a troubled history with England, history shows that more of Scotland's young men sign up to fight for the crown than anywhere else in Britain.
Rory Bremner, whose own father and great grandfather were distinguished Scottish soldiers, sets out to discover why rebel clansmen became loyal servants of the military establishment.
His story takes him to Culloden, Crimea and northern France. As the sound of the pipes floats over Scottish military camps in Afghanistan he asks if, after 250 years, the Scottish soldier's loyalty to Queen and country is running out?


Rory Bremner and the Fighting Scots (1/6)


Rory Bremner and the Fighting Scots (2/6)


Rory Bremner and the Fighting Scots (3/6)


Rory Bremner and the Fighting Scots (4/6)


Rory Bremner and the Fighting Scots (5/6)


Rory Bremner and the Fighting Scots (6/6)