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6. A Dead Song?
May 6, 2001
This program examines the emergence, history, meaning and threats to the Celtic identity. Today the struggle to define an identity continues.
5. Legend and Reality
April 29, 2001
From the 8th century onwards the Celts were hammered by invasions by the Vikings and then the Normans. Following the Reformation in the 16th century, Celtic communities were marginalized in the push for political and religious unity in England and France.
4. From Camelot to Christ
April 22, 2001
The slow collapse of the Roman empire saw the arrival of new cultures which threatened the Celts. The program claims that the British king, Vortigern, invited the Anglo Saxons into Britain to help fight the Picts but that they betrayed his trust.
3. The Sacred Groves
April 15, 2001
This program looks at the pagan religion, Druidism, which underpinned early Celtic society and is still practiced today.
2. Heroes in Defeat
April 8, 2001
The heyday of the Celts was the La Tene era. It was tribal, and women were often the leaders: warriors, bards, druids, artists and craftsmen.
1. The Celts
A look at Europe's Celtic history.
1. In the Beginning
April 1, 2001
The Celts were the first European people north of the Alps to rise from anonymity. This program looks at who the Celts were, where they came from and what made their culture so distinctive.
Description
The Celts is an educational documentary television series that aired on Channel 4 in 1987. Hosted by Irish author and journalist Frank Delaney, the series examines the history and culture of the Celtic people. Throughout the thirteen episodes, Delaney and his fellow scholars, Proinsias Mac Cana and Gwyn A. Williams, take viewers on a journey through the Celtic world, exploring its early origins, its art and literature, its religion and mythology, and its legacy in modern times.
Each episode focuses on a specific topic, such as the Celtic languages, the Druids, the Irish epic T
The Celts is a series that ran for 1 seasons (7 episodes) between May 14, 1987 and on Channel 4
Where to Watch The Celts
The Celts is available for streaming on the Channel 4 website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Celts on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon and Tubi TV.
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Premiere DateMay 14, 1987
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IMDB Rating8.0 (94)
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