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Battle between TV history man and academic gets personal

A fierce battle is being waged between an academic historian and a celebrated television presenter in a spat over the BBC’s bid to bring Scottish history to the masses.

Professor of history Tom Devine boasts an unrivalled knowledge of Scotland’s past and is highly respected within the academic community.

Neil Oliver is the enthusiastic populist television presenter known for his long, dark locks.