1066
Was winning the Battle of Hastings in 1066 all it took for William to become King? Lucy Worsley investigates the aftermath to reveal how he really conquered England.
On 14 October 1066, the two vast armies of King Harold of England and William, Duke of Normandy, met on a battlefield near Hastings in southern England to fight for the English crown.
Harold was killed in battle, and William emerged victorious, forever to be known as William the Conqueror. The Battle of Hastings was a pivotal moment in English history, the last time this island nation would be successfully invaded - but one battle did not win the war.
Lucy sets out to investigate what William the Conqueror did after the Battle of Hastings to bend England to his will.
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The Bayeux Tapestry
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1066 Cold Open Drama
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What does the Bayeux Tapestry reveal about 1066?
Duration: 01:19
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Lucy Worsley |
| Interviewed Guest | Shami Chakrabarti |
| Interviewed Guest | Andrew Woods |
| Director | Edmund Moriarty |
| Series Producer | Linda Sands |
| Executive Producer | Lucie Ridout |