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Series telling the long history of keeping Scotland's peace. A look at policing in times of social change, from 18th-century mob rule to the miners' strike of the 1980s.

For 400 years officers of the law have served the people of Scotland. This landmark documentary series tells the long history of keeping Scotland's peace. Combining powerful testimony from retired officers with astonishing archive, as well as contemporary footage of modern policing in action - the series tells the stories of the men and women behind the uniform.

The final episode in the series - Law and Order - looks at policing in times of social change, from 18th-century mob rule and the miners' strike of the 1980s to the violent G8 protests in 2005. At times of social unrest, the police often find themselves on the front line of the struggle. This film sees officers dealing with political protest, illegal drugs, mass disorder and gang warfare throughout Scotland's history.

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Thu 20 Oct 2022 23:00

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Role Contributor
Narrator Denise Mina
Executive Producer Michael McAvoy
Series Producer Sarah Howitt
Director Sarah Howitt
Editor Dave Hipkiss
On-line editing Jon Bruce
Music Francis MacDonald
Production Manager Patricia Wink

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