Wikileaks
“The
Outlander TV series and its possible impact on the Independence
Referendum were raised by Sony executives before a meeting with Prime
Minister David Cameron last year.”
“Outlander,
based on the best selling books by Diana Gabaldon and shot in
Scotland, was broadcast in the UK well after other countries. There
was much speculation on social media and with Outlander fans last
year that the delay was related to the date of the independence
referendum in September. In the time-travelling romantic drama
series, the action takes place in the 18th century where rebel Scots
are fighting against the forces of the UK state.”
“In the
background briefing document for a 'PM Cameron event' last summer, Mr
Weaver writes to other Sony executives: 'Your meeting with Prime
Minister Cameron on Monday will likely focus on our overall
investment in the U.K. - with special emphasis on the jobs created by
Tommy Cooper [the ITV show], the importance of Outlander (i.e.,
particularly vis-Ã -vis the political issues in the U.K. as Scotland
contemplates detachment this Fall), and the growth of our channels
business...'”
“One of
the stars of the Outlander TV series, Sam Heughan, who plays Jamie
Fraser, recently spoke of his support for Scottish independence and
his disappointment at the result of the recent referendum. Heughan,
who plays the key role of Jamie Fraser in the US series said that
initially he was not a supporter of Scotland leaving the UK. However,
he soon became 'very much for Yes'.”
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