After Braveheart

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.

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.