Documentary

Melvyn Bragg's Travels In Written Britain

Melvyn Bragg travels through the British Isles exploring a rich tradition of literature. Whilst taking in the work of established writers both old and new, Melvyn uncovers a never-before seen body of writing by ordinary people, living on the land and writing about their experiences.

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Created By

Melvyn Bragg

Status

Ended

Original Name

Melvyn Bragg's Travels In Written Britain

First Air Date

April 6, 2008

Last Air Date

April 27, 2008

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

ITV1

S01E04

Scotland

In the final episode of the series Bragg follows in the footsteps of Scotland's early tourists, including the 18th-century man of letters Samuel Johnson. He travels from Edinburgh to the Trossachs, North Berwick and Stirling experiencing the literature that chronicles the area's turmoils, taking a particular look at the poem by Robert Burns A Man's a Man for Aw That - a contender to be the country's national anthem

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