Two history graduates discuss the life of William Wallace in comparison to the movie Braveheart.
William Wallace is an iconic figure in Scottish History. He fought for Scotland's freedom during the first Scottish Wars of Independence against the tyrannical English King, Edward I. Although Wallace's involvement in the independence movement was relatively short due to his capture and execution in 1305, his story is still well known today because of his initial military success against the previously unbeatable English army. In 1995, the film 'Braveheart' (dir. by Mel Gibson) was released to critical acclaim. Today it is known as one of the most historically inaccurate films and has been heavily criticised by historians. In this episode, we go through the film and discuss the real life events that the film does - or more often doesn't - portray.

Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira Nicholson
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