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The New Road

1973, English, on BBC One.

The New Road is a five-part BBC Scotland historical drama broadcast on BBC-1 in April 1973. Adapted by Clifford Hanley from Neil Munro’s 1914 novel, the series follows the building of General Wade's military roads in the Scottish Highlands in 1733 and the clash between traditional Highland life and modernization.

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Seasons
1
Episodes
5
Episode length
Varies
Status
Ended in 1973

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First aired
1 April 1973
Last aired
29 April 1973
Network
BBC One
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
Type
Miniseries

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