10 Real-Life Events Which Need To Become TV Shows

10. The Highland Clearances

While the growing tensions between England and Scotland during the eighteenth century are referenced in the popular show Outlander (2014-), this grisly period of conflict and subjugation is largely overshadowed by the central romantic plot and fantasy elements of the show.

A series which charts the events of the Highland Clearances could begin with the ill-fated Jacobite rising of 1745, which saw Bonnie Prince Charlie attempt to reclaim the British throne. The uprising culminated in the bloody Battle of Culloden, which claimed the lives of hundreds of Scottish fighters. The battle scenes would be both brutal and devastating.

After the tragedy of the failed rebellion, Scottish Highlanders were subjected to further misery as the century continued: many were forced from their land during the clearances, suffered through famine, and saw the destruction of their traditional livelihoods.

A TV show which depicts this oft-overlooked period of political disputes, military conflict, and heartbreaking loss would be an engaging and emotional watch. And, given the popularity of shows such as Outlander, would likely be an instant hit.