King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
2013•7.0/10
Documentary
Ratings
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7.0/10(4)
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.
Production
Maya Vision International
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
August 6, 2013
Last Aired
August 20, 2013
Networks
BBC Four
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Alfred of Wessex
Air date: 2013-08-06
E2
The Lady of the Mercians
Air date: 2013-08-13
E3
Aethelstan: The First King of England
Air date: 2013-08-20
Cast
Michael Wood
Self - Presenter
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