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God's Chosen People

The story of the Covenanters, whose profound religious beliefs were declared in the National Covenant of 1638 - a document that licensed revolution.

Neil Oliver continues his journey through Scotland's past with the story of the Covenanters, whose profound religious beliefs were declared in the National Covenant of 1638. This document licensed revolution, started the Civil War that cost King Charles I his head, cost tens of thousands of Scots their lives and led to Britain's first war on terror.

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Sat 22 Jun 2013 09:00

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Role Contributor
Presenter Neil Oliver
Director Tim Niel
Producer Tim Niel
Series Producer Richard Downes
Executive Producer Neil McDonald

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