Dan Snow explores the political intrigues and family betrayals between the Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans that led to war.
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- Dan Snow
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 3 episodes
Drama-Documentary in which historian Dan Snow explores the political intrigues and family betrayals between Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans that led to the Battle of Hastings.
- 1S1 E1
Prelude to War
Feb 28, 201760 min
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.
- 2S1 E2
England Under Attack
Mar 7, 201760 min
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.
- 3S1 E3
The Battle of Hastings
Mar 14, 201760 min
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.
Starring
Dan Snow
Self - Presenter
Juliet Stevenson
Herself - Narrator
Clive Russell
Harold Hardrada
Freya Parker
Matilda
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Jotham Annan
Robert De Beaumont
Simon Meacock
Gyrth
Tim Preece
Edward the Confessor
Andrew Havill
Archbishop Stigand
Adam James
Harold Godwinson
Ed Stoppard
William the Conqueror
David Sterne
English Noble
Alun Raglan
Tostig
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- How many seasons of 1066: A Year to Conquer England are there?
- 1066: A Year to Conquer England has 1 season and 3 episodes. Status: Ended.
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- 1066: A Year to Conquer England has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 14, 2017.
- Who stars in 1066: A Year to Conquer England?
- 1066: A Year to Conquer England stars Dan Snow, Juliet Stevenson, Clive Russell, Freya Parker, Jotham Annan.
