The Celts
TV Show · Documentary · History

An exploration of the Celts, the first European people north of the Alps to rise from anonymity; includes insight into Celtic society, with a look at Celtic leaders and warriors, their trade networks, religion, and eventual downfall.

2000 · 51m
Starring Barry Cunliffe, Bryan Sykes

Season 1

  • In the Beginning
    EPISODE 1
    In the Beginning
    Discover where the Celts, the first European people north of the Alps to rise from anonymity and leave their mark on history, came from and how their culture developed and became distinct from the others around it.
    51m
  • Heroes in Defeat
    EPISODE 2
    Heroes in Defeat
    The Celts of Europe expand across the Alps and come upon ancient Rome.
    50m
  • The Sacred Groves
    EPISODE 3
    The Sacred Groves
    Vestiges of Celtic religion survive in Christian feast days and Western literature.
    51m
  • From Camelot to Christ
    EPISODE 4
    From Camelot to Christ
    Pressed westward by Anglo-Saxon tribes, the Celts come to dominate Ireland, attracting Christian missionaries.
    51m
  • Legend and Reality
    EPISODE 5
    Legend and Reality
    From the 8th century the Celts were under siege from the Vikings and then the Normans. Their plight would only get worse following the 16th century Reformation which communities in Wales, Ireland and Brittany were marginalised.
    50m
  • A Dead Song
    EPISODE 6
    A Dead Song
    The Celtic identity is absorbed in the conflicts of modern times.
    49m

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Cast & Crew

  • B‌C
    Barry Cunliffe
    Actor
  • B‌S
    Bryan Sykes
    Actor
  • C‌E
    Cenwyn Edwards
    Producer
  • J‌A
    John Alick Macpherson
    Producer
  • C‌E
    Caryl Ebenezer
    Producer

About

The Celts

Documentary

An exploration of the Celts, the first European people north of the Alps to rise from anonymity; includes insight into Celtic society, with a look at Celtic leaders and warriors, their trade networks, religion, and eventual downfall.

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Content Media Corporation
Released
2000

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  • Mongolia
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