King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
2013 · BBC Four · 60 min · 1 season
S01E03 · Aethelstan: The First King of England
Wed, 21 Aug, 6:00 am
Michael Wood tells the tale of King Alfred's grandson Aethelstan, showing how he fulfilled the family plan to create a kingdom of all England.
About
Michael Wood argues that the most important and influential British kings were a father, son and grandson who lived over a thousand years ago during the age of the Vikings.
Episodes
- E01
Alfred of Wessex
Wed, 7 Aug· 60 minMichael Wood tells the story of King Alfred the Great and his children and grandson. Alfred fights a desperate guerrilla war in the marshes of Somerset.
- E02
The Lady of the Mercians
Wed, 14 Aug· 60 minMichael Wood uncovers the story of Alfred's daughter Aethelflaed, who led armies, campaigned against the Vikings and was a brilliant diplomat.
- E03
Aethelstan: The First King of England
Wed, 21 Aug· 60 minMichael Wood tells the tale of King Alfred's grandson Aethelstan, showing how he fulfilled the family plan to create a kingdom of all England.
Cast
Michael Wood
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