A History of Scotland is a landmark ten part series for BBC 1 Scotland, co-produced with The Open University. The series, presented by the writer and archaeologist Neil Oliver, is being transmitted in two parts throughout the UK in 2008 and 2009.

Reducing the history of a nation to ten hours is a considerable challenge: what should and should not be included? Can any television history programme be made without compromise? How do you reach and engage a wide range of audiences?

In this debate, BBC producers Neil McDonald and Richard Downes, and series historian Mark Jardine will be joined by historian Catriona MacDonald to discuss and debate the issues involved in presenting Scotland's history. Chaired by journalist and broadcaster Ruth Wishart, the discussion will be illustrated by clips from the television series.