Product Details

• Actors: Craig Ferguson
• Directors: Bill Boyes, Paul Murton
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Bfs Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: April 8, 2008
• Run Time: 150 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001053024
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,048 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "The Dirt Detective with Craig Ferguson" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Uncovering the Mysteries of Scotland’s Ancient Past

In this refreshing look at Scotland’s past, host Craig Ferguson (The Late Late Show) adopts his Dick Tracy persona to dig into the mysterious lore and legends of this land. Talking to the experts, he delves into the tombs of Stone Age Orkney, explores Iona’s medieval graveyard, examines Pictish and Roman artifacts and in lively style, uncovers the unexpected in the fascinating stories that represent Scotland.

Includes

Into the Tomb of the Eagles / Angels & Devils / Artists with Attitude / Vive La Mort! / Romans in the Gloamin’ / So It Goes...

approx. 150 mins.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting DVD, April 21, 2008

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Mary Garrett Engman (Panama City, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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I saw this DVD set on Scotland on TV website. It was broken up in smaller parts. Having the entire series together is much easier to enjoy. Craig looks so very young, but he wrote and starred in this series and IF you like ancient history you will certainly enjoy this set of DVDs. It is worth the price and very good.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Dirt Detective, June 15, 2009

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Paul Garland (El Paso, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

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More than 15 years ago (as is apparent from seeing how much younger he was) the Scottish Conan guy Craig Ferguson hosted an archaeological TV show in Scotland.

This six part series just recently came out on DVD in American format. It is really fun to watch. It is interesting from the standpoint of seeing things like the best preserved 5,000 year old Neolithic settlement in Europe. Even back then Craig Ferguson marched to the beat of a different drummer, and he is funny to watch.

These DVDs do not have subtitles. Even though Craig Ferguson and all the people he interviews are speaking the Queen's English, I do miss some of the words. And this is coming from a guy who owns (and wears) a real honest Scottish kilt which I bought in Scotland. And not at some tourist shop either. I have travelled widely in Scotland on several different occasions. Even so, my DVD player remote control is getting a good workout, rewinding a little and listening to a phrase or sentence again.

I recommend this set of DVDs to anyone who likes archaeology, likes Scotland, or is a fan of Craig Ferguson.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Light Archeology, March 13, 2009

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Scott M. Kruse "Biophysical Geographer" (Fresno, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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A light approach to Scottish archaeology. You visit Roman ruins and baths, north islands, churches and ancient sewers. Professors and ministers help you understand what you are seeing. Craig Ferguson has the just right sense of humor to not take himself or the topic too seriously. You realize the Scots are making an effort to recognize, study and take care of their history while living in the present. You see how rocks have been moved and recycled for reuse in new buildings. You visit the Antoine "wall" and the remains of Roman forts. Scottish weather comes through - cold and windy.