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Border Warfare

Border Warfare

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Overview

A three-episode mini-series chronicling the history of Scotland from ancient times through the union with England and culminating with the rise of Thatcherism and the introduction of the Poll Tax.

Created by John McGrath
Written by John McGrath
Produced by David Brown
NetworksChannel 4

Top Cast

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Derek Anders

Dave Anderson

Dave Anderson

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Robin Begg

John Bett

John Bett

Juliet Cadzow

Juliet Cadzow

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Michael Marra

M

Maria Miller

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John Purcell

David I / Henry II / English MP / John Pym

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Rab Handleigh

Singer / Charles I / Duke of Hamilton / Bute / SNP

Billy Riddoch

Billy Riddoch

William Lyon / Henry V111 / Seaton / Wariston

About Border Warfare

Border Warfare is a drama, war & politics series that first aired in 1990. Created by John McGrath, it stars Derek Anders, Dave Anderson, Robin Begg. A three-episode mini-series chronicling the history of Scotland from ancient times through the union with England and culminating with the rise of Thatcherism and the introduction of the Poll Tax.

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