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1066: A Year to Conquer England

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Dan Snow explores the political intrigues and family betrayals between the Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans that led to war.

Feb 28, 20171 seasons3 episodesEndedEN

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Dan Snow

Self - Presenter

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Juliet Stevenson

Herself - Narrator

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Clive Russell

Harold Hardrada

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Freya Parker

Matilda

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Simon Meacock

Gyrth

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Tim Preece

Edward the Confessor

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Andrew Havill

Archbishop Stigand

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Adam James

Harold Godwinson

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Ed Stoppard

William the Conqueror

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David Sterne

English Noble

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Alun Raglan

Tostig

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Seasons

Season 1

3 episodes

Premiered Feb 28, 2017

Episodes

1–3 of 3

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Ep 1

Prelude to War

Feb 28, 2017

60m

Edward the Confessor dies without heir, triggering a bitter struggle to succeed him as King of England. Earl Harold seizes the crown. In Normandy, Duke William believes the crown is his. In Norway, Harald Hardrada thinks it is his.

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Ep 2

England Under Attack

Mar 7, 2017

60m

King Harold of England faces the first test of his reign when his own brother, Tostig, attacks the South Coast. Later in the year, Harald Hardrada lands a Viking army in the North triggering two important battles.

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Ep 3

The Battle of Hastings

Mar 14, 2017

60m

Finally the winds change, allowing William's fleet to cross the Channel. King Harold is 300 miles away and must rush back south to face the Norman army in a battle that will change the course of British history.