King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

2013 | 1 seasons | 3 episodes | 7.0 ★ (3)

King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
  • Overview

    Michael Wood argues that the most important and influential British kings were a father, son and grandson who lived over a thousand years ago during the age of the Vikings.

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  • First Air Date

    06 August 2013

  • Last Air Date

    20 August 2013

  • Creator
  • Stars

    Michael Wood

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