S1E2: From Cradle to Grave | The Battle for Britain’s Soul

S1E2: From Cradle to Grave | The Battle for Britain’s Soul

Christianity | BBC Two | 2004 | 58'59''

Looking at what life was like in a Christian fundamentalist state, as Britain was in 700AD.

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

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

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 59'00''

Michael Wood tells the tale of King Alfred's grandson Aethelstan, showing how he fulfilled the fa...

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

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

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 58'56''

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

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

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

History | 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...

Episode 3 | Vikings

Episode 3 | Vikings

History | BBC HD | 2012 | 58'57''

Neil Oliver uncovers the truth about King Canute and explores how Christian conversions saw the Viking Age finally come to an end and the doors to Europe...

Episode 2 | Vikings

Episode 2 | Vikings

History | BBC HD | 2012 | 59'01''

Neil Oliver reveals the truth behind the legend of the Vikings. He heads out to Russia, Turkey and Ireland to trace the beginnings of a vast trading empire.

Episode 1 | Vikings

Episode 1 | Vikings

History | BBC HD | 2012 | 59'27''

Neil Oliver heads for Scandinavia to reveal the truth behind the legend of the Vikings, exploring the mysterious world of the Vikings' prehistoric ancest...

1: Heroes for All Times | Ian Hislop’s Olden Days

1: Heroes for All Times | Ian Hislop’s Olden Days

History | BBC Two | 2014 | 59'20''

Documentary series in which Ian Hislop explores the British trait of obsession with the past. Here he examines King A...

S1E1: Beginnings | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

S1E1: Beginnings | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 59'12''

Simon Schama begins his history of Britain at the miraculously preserved Stone Age cottages of Skara Brae in Orkney a...

Episode 2 | Britain AD: King Arthur’s Britain

Episode 2 | Britain AD: King Arthur’s Britain

History | Channel 4 | 2004 | 49'27''

Francis Pryor returns to investigate Dark Ages Britain and find out who the English really are. He will argue that by the...

Episode 1 | Britain AD: King Arthur’s Britain

Episode 1 | Britain AD: King Arthur’s Britain

History | Channel 4 | 2004 | 49'39''

Francis Pryor returns to investigate Dark Ages Britain and find out who the English really are. He will argue that by the...

Episode 1 | Saints and Sinners: Britain’s Millennium of Monasteries

Episode 1 | Saints and Sinners: Britain’s Millennium of Monasteries

Christianity | BBC Four | 2015 | 58'58''

Dr Janina Ramirez begins her series by exploring how monasteries evolved from a cult of isolation a...

Anglo-Saxon Britain | Learning Zone

Anglo-Saxon Britain | Learning Zone

History | BBC Two | 2015 | 5'48''

One of the children is sick, and this is used as a means to explore the different approaches to medicine and medical care in Saxon times.

The Vikings | Learning Zone

The Vikings | Learning Zone

History | BBC Two | 2015 | 4'40''

Differing reasons for the Vikings coming to Britain are explored, and relationships between Anglo-Saxons and the Viking raiders discussed.

Alfred and the Economy | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Alfred and the Economy | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 2'50''

Michael Wood discusses the economy and coinage under King Alfred.

Alfred and London | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Alfred and London | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 4'00''

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

Alfred’s Kingdom | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Alfred’s Kingdom | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 3'30''

Michael Wood investigates life in Alfred's Kingdom.

Alfred vs The Vikings | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Alfred vs The Vikings | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 3'35''

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

The Salvation of Wessex | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

The Salvation of Wessex | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 4'15''

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

Alfred Flees | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Alfred Flees | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 4'30''

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

The Battle of Ashdown | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

The Battle of Ashdown | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 3'44''

Michael Wood discusses the circumstances of the Battle of Ashdown.

The Viking Wars | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

The Viking Wars | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 2'12''

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

Early Life | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Early Life | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 3'26''

Michael Wood discusses the early life of Alfred of Wessex.

The victory of Alfred | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

The victory of Alfred | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 1'55''

Simon Schama investigates the victory of Alfred and the idea of a united English kingdom.

How Viking raids led to the creation of England | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

How Viking raids led to the creation of England | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 3'12''

Simon Schama explains how Viking raids contributed to the creation of England.

The slow process of becoming Anglo-Saxon Britain and the introduction of Christianity | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

The slow process of becoming Anglo-Saxon Britain and the introduction of Christianity | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 3'59''

The slow process that Roman Britannia shifted in...

Julius Caesar’s attempted invasion & Claudius’s successful invasion | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Julius Caesar’s attempted invasion & Claudius’s successful invasion | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 4'11''

Simon Schama discusses Julius Caesar’s attempted ...

Roman baths and culture | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Roman baths and culture | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 2'25''

Simon Schama visits Roman baths in Bath and discusses the Roman bath culture.

Fabricated speeches and Hadrian’s Wall | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Fabricated speeches and Hadrian’s Wall | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 3'32''

Simon Schama explains the history of Hadrian's Wall.

Queen Boudicca’s revenge | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Queen Boudicca’s revenge | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 2'07''

In 60AD Boudicca rose up in revolt.

An introduction to Iron Age Britain | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

An introduction to Iron Age Britain | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 2'03''

Simon Schama introduces life in Iron Age Britain.

How did the people of Skara Brae bury the dead? | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

How did the people of Skara Brae bury the dead? | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 2'08''

Simon Schama explains how the people of Skara Brae buried their dead.

A look inside a Neolithic home | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

A look inside a Neolithic home | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 2'17''

Simon Schama investigates a Neolithic home.

An introduction to Skara Brae | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

An introduction to Skara Brae | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 1'40''

Simon Schama visits the Stone Age cottages of Skara Brae in Orkney.

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