Synopsis

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.

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1: Alfred of Wessex | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

BBC Four | 2013 | 59'04''

Michael Wood tells the story of King Alfred the Great and his children and grandson. Alfred fights a desperate guerril...

2: The Lady of the Mercians | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

BBC Four | 2013 | 58'56''

Michael Wood uncovers the story of Alfred's daughter Aethelflaed, who led armies, campaigned against the Vikin...

Alfred and London | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

BBC Four | 2013 | 4'00''

Michael Wood discusses Alfred's biggest urban project, the 886 restoration of London.

Alfred and the Economy | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

BBC Four | 2013 | 2'50''

Michael Wood discusses the economy and coinage under King Alfred.

Alfred Flees | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

BBC Four | 2013 | 4'30''

Michael Wood investigates the conflict following Alfred of Wessex becoming King.

Alfred vs The Vikings | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

BBC Four | 2013 | 3'35''

Michael Wood discusses the brutal battle between King Alfred and the Vikings and the following peace process.

Alfred's Kingdom | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

BBC Four | 2013 | 3'30''

Michael Wood investigates life in Alfred's Kingdom.

Early Life | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

BBC Four | 2013 | 3'26''

Michael Wood discusses the early life of Alfred of Wessex.

The Battle of Ashdown | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

BBC Four | 2013 | 3'44''

Michael Wood discusses the circumstances of the Battle of Ashdown.

The Salvation of Wessex | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

BBC Four | 2013 | 4'15''

Michael Wood investigates the events of King Alfred's Salvation of Wessex.

The Viking Wars | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

BBC Four | 2013 | 2'12''

Michael Wood tells the stories of the Viking War, as documented by an Anglo-Saxon manuscript.

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Michael Wood discusses the economy and coinage under King Alfred.

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Norman land ownership | Michael Wood's Story of England

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3: Spice Routes and Silk Roads | Michael Wood: The Story of India

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Clues about Troy in Homer's language | In Search of the Trojan War

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Michael Wood explores Homer's language in 'The Iliad' for clues about Troy.

3: Aethelstan: The First King of England | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

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