Episode 2
Drama documentary. King Harold of England has to take on two invasion forces. His brother Tostig attacks the south coast, then King Harald Hardrada lands in north England.
In this three-part drama-documentary series, Dan Snow explores the political intrigues and family betrayals between Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans that led to war, and the Battle of Hastings. King Harold of England has to take on two invasion forces. First, his brother Tostig attacks the south coast. He is repelled, but there is more to come. Later in the year, a vast Viking invasion force led by King Harald Hardrada of Norway lands in the north of England. Harold rushes to Stamford Bridge to fight for his kingdom and for his life. Meanwhile, Duke William of Normandy is ready to invade, but storms keep his invasion fleet trapped in port.
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The Battle of Stamford Bridge
Duration: 01:51
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The Battle of Fulford
Duration: 01:57
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Dan Snow |
| Narrator | Juliet Stevenson |
| William the Conqueror | Ed Stoppard |
| Harald Hardrada | Clive Russell |
| Harold Godwinson | Adam James |
| Edward the Confessor | Tim Preece |
| Matilda | Freya Parker |
| Gyrth | Simon Meacock |
| Robert De Beaumont | Jotham Annan |
| Tostig | Alun Raglan |
| English Noble | David Sterne |
| Archbishop Stigand | Andrew Havill |
| Producer | Tim Dunn |
| Director | Tim Dunn |
| Series Producer | Robin Dashwood |
Broadcasts
- Tue 7 Mar 2017 21:00
- Thu 9 Mar 2017 00:20麻豆社 Two except Northern Ireland
Tue 4 Apr 2017 20:00- Thu 6 Apr 2017 01:20
- Wed 19 Jul 2017 23:15麻豆社 Two except Scotland
- Wed 19 Jul 2017 23:45麻豆社 Two Scotland
- Wed 1 Aug 2018 20:00
- Thu 2 Aug 2018 02:30
- Wed 22 May 2019 23:00
- Tue 9 Mar 2021 14:00麻豆社 Two except Scotland
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