The first episode of this threepart series follows the deposed alfred of wessex as he fights a desperateguerilla war in the marshes of the west. There were many famous anglosaxon kings, but the most famous of all was alfred, one of the only kings in british history to be called great his father was king of wessex, but by the end of. The indiana jones of tv history, michael wood, comes full circle with this. King alfred and the anglo saxons is a 20 documentary in three parts written and presented by michael wood.
Alfred fought a desperate guerrilla war against the vikings in the marshes of. Bbc four king alfred and the anglo saxons, alfred of wessex. Much of michael woods television series was filmed on location at the british library. King alfred and the anglo saxons tv series 20 full. King alfred and the anglo saxons tv series 20 imdb. King alfred and the anglo saxons 3of3 aethelstan the first king of england. Presented by michael wood, king alfred and the anglosaxons.
King alfred and the anglo saxons tv series 20 soundtracks on imdb. When the vikings invade england, alfred david hemmings is about to take his priesthood vows. Alfred s grandson aethelstan fulfils the family plan and creates a kingdom of all england. Anglosaxon in england the anglosaxons came to england from germany, they were three tribes. King alfred and the anglosaxons on bbc four medieval. Alfred the great is said to be the founder of what would become the english monarchy. Find out when king alfred and the anglosaxons is on tv, including series. Watch king alfred and the anglo saxons prime video amazon uk. King alfred and the anglo saxons pbs america youtube. Travelling from devon to cumbria, scotland and rome, michael wood tells the tale of aethelstans wars, his learning and his lawmaking, showing how he created a national coinage and traces the origin of the english parliament to the king s new assembly politics. King alfred and the anglosaxons what time is it on tv.
Find out when king alfred and the anglo saxons is on tv, including series 1episode 2. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Bbc four king alfred and the anglo saxons episode guide. Alfred the great and england in the dark ages a very, very short history of england. The first episode of this threepart series follows the deposed alfred of wessex as he fights a desperateguerilla war in the marshes of the west country including the famous burning of the. See more ideas about anglo saxon, anglo saxon history and history. Michael wood tells the story of king alfred the great and his children and grandson. Alfred of wessex 1 3 king alfred the great fights a desperate guerrilla war in the marshes of somerset. Filmed in locations including reading and rome, with contributions by leading scholars. King alfred and the anglo saxons 1of3 alfred of wessex cela noo. King alfred and the anglo saxons s01e01 alfred of wessex part 12. We will explore alfreds life, the anglo saxon and viking background, and the wars alfred won to establish his. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. King alfred and the anglo saxons alfred of wessex tv episode.
Find out when king alfred and the anglosaxons is on tv, including series 1episode 1. King alfred and the anglo saxons tv series 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. King alfred and the anglosaxons british board of film. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using chromecast. King alfred and the anglo saxons 1of3 alfred of wessex duration. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Alfred fights a desperate guerrilla war in the marshes of somerset. The anglosaxon period isnt a part of our history about which i felt particularly well informed, so when i first watched this series when it came out on television a. The enemy below here is one of the best war movies ever. Find out when king alfred and the anglosaxons is on tv, including series 1episode 2.
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