Scotland and the Battle for Britain

2016•1h 0m

Documentary

Andrew Marr discovers why the Scotland he grew up in has changed so much politically, and whether, after the Brexit vote, we will see Scottish independence and the break-up of the UK.

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Production

STV Studios

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 11, 2016

Last Aired

September 18, 2016

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2016-09-11

Andrew Marr discovers why Scotland has changed so much politically, revealing a quiet political revolution, which isn't much understood south of the border.

Episode 2

Air date: 2016-09-18

Andrew Marr discovers why Scotland has changed so much politically. Andrew looks back at the historic Scottish Independence Referendum of 2014.

Cast

Andrew Marr

Himself - Presenter

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