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Highlands (TV Series)
''Highlands'' is a 6-part documentary series produced by STV Studios (''then known as "SMG Productions"'') and broadcast on STV in Northern and Central Scotland and The History Channel (UK), presented by ''Taggart'' actor John Michie. ''Highlands'' focused on the Highland Clearances of the late 18th & early 19th centuries and the political & religious events that led to widespread evictions which diluted the culture of area and led to mass emigration to the Lowlands, the coast and abroad. Locations featured in the series included Culloden, Glenfinnan, Urquhart Castle, Strathcarron and Durness. The Earl of Cromartie and author/historian Jim Hunter were amongst the featured local highlanders and historians featured. Since its original broadcast, the series has since been aired on History History (derived ) is the systematic study and the documentation of the human activity. The time period of event before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory. "His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Factual Television
Factual television is a genre of non-fiction television programming that documents actual events and people. These types of programs are also described as observational documentary, fly on the wall, docudrama, and reality television. The genre has existed in some form or another since the early years of television, although the term ''factual television'' has especially been used to describe programs produced since the 1990s. The term is especially used in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Programmes Television programmes in this genre include '' COPS'' and ''Rescue 911'' from the United States, ''Airport'' and ''Jamie's School Dinners'' from Great Britain, and '' Border Security: Australia's Front Line'' and '' Bondi Rescue'' from Australia. These programmes tend to be more common in other countries than the United States due to differences in television scheduling patterns, as US networks schedule fewer hours on their own. Factual programmes tend to be cost-effect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |