Episode 1 | Scots in China

Duration: 59'00''

Synopsis

Neil Oliver explores the role of Scots in the reinvention of China. In this episode, he explores the contradiction between China's embrace of both communism and capitalism.

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Episode 2 | Scots in China

Episode 2 | Scots in China

BBC Two Scotland | 2019 | 58'59''

In this episode, Neil tries to predict what is next for the country and its people.

Episode 2 | Scots in China

Episode 2 | Scots in China

BBC Two Scotland | 2019 | 58'59''

In this episode, Neil tries to predict what is next for the country and its people.

Episode 2 | Scots in China

Episode 2 | Scots in China

BBC Two Scotland | 2019 | 58'59''

In this episode, Neil tries to predict what is next for the country and its people.

Episode 2 | Scots in China

Episode 2 | Scots in China

BBC Two Scotland | 2019 | 58'59''

In this episode, Neil tries to predict what is next for the country and its people.

Episode 2 | Scots in China

Episode 2 | Scots in China

BBC Two Scotland | 2019 | 58'59''

In this episode, Neil tries to predict what is next for the country and its people.

Episode 2 | Scots in China

Episode 2 | Scots in China

BBC Two Scotland | 2019 | 58'59''

In this episode, Neil tries to predict what is next for the country and its people.

Episode 2 | Scots in China

Episode 2 | Scots in China

BBC Two Scotland | 2019 | 58'59''

In this episode, Neil tries to predict what is next for the country and its people.

Episode 2 | Scots in China

Episode 2 | Scots in China

BBC Two Scotland | 2019 | 58'59''

In this episode, Neil tries to predict what is next for the country and its people.

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Episode 2 | Scots in China

Episode 2 | Scots in China

BBC Two Scotland | 2019 | 58'59''

In this episode, Neil tries to predict what is next for the country and its people.

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CBBC | 2017 | 28'28''

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06: The Industrial Landscape | Britain from Above

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S05E05: Clothes Recycling | Show Me What You're Made Of

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CBBC | 2015 | 28'11''

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BBC Three | 2018 | 1'28''

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BBC One | 2000 | 38'56''

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CBBC | 2017 | 28'10''

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CBBC | 2016 | 28'13''

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BBC Two | 2014 | 4'59''

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CBBC | 2016 | 28'36''

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CBBC | 2017 | 28'17''

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CBBC | 2018 | 28'19''

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CBBC | 2013 | 28'09''

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CBBC | 2014 | 27'56''

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S04E03: Pineapple Farm | Show Me What You're Made Of

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CBBC | 2014 | 28'11''

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