This DVD is dual format and should be playable on any machine supporting either PAL or NTSC format.

The use of the pipes in war is very ancient among the Celtic people, from the 'braveheart' days of William Wallace to the siege of the Alamo, the sound of the pipes have struck terror into the enemy - in World War One the fierce kilted Highlanders were known as 'The Ladies from Hell'.

Instrument of War is the most comprehensive film history of the Great Highland Bagpipe ever made. Narrated by Tom Conti, Hannah Gordon and Charlton Heston, the series features Phil Collins, Jackie Stewart, Capercaillie and the Prince of Wales, as well as war veterans, historians and musicians from around the world. The powerful story part of a comprehensive award-winning series, was previously shown on PBS and The History Channel.

Approx 60 minutes.

"Essential viewing, not to be missed" Sunday Mail