The Celts (1987 TV series)

The Celts
DVD cover
GenreDocumentary series
Written byFrank Delaney
Directed byDavid Richardson
Presented byFrank Delaney
Opening theme"The Celts"
ComposerEnya
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series2
No. of episodes10
Production
Running time60 minutes (per episode)
Production companyBritish Broadcasting Corporation
Original release
NetworkBBC2
Release14 May (1987-05-14) –
18 June 1987 (1987-06-18)[1]
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The Celts: Rich Traditions and Ancient Myths is a 1987 documentary series that examines the origins, growth, and influence of Celtic culture in Great Britain and throughout Europe.

The series was directed by David Richardson, written and presented by Frank Delaney, produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation, and broadcast on BBC2. The series was released on DVD in Europe and North America in 2004. Delaney also wrote a six-chapter companion book, extended with four tales from Irish mythology.