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1066: A Year to Conquer England

  • 1 Series
  • 3 Episodes
  • Category: History
  • High Definition available
  • Subtitles available

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

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All episodes for series 1 of 1066: A Year to Conquer England

  • S1 E1

    The death of Edward the Confessor triggers a race to succeed him as king of England.

  • S1 E2

    After King Harold's brother Tostig attacks the south coast, another enemy strikes.

  • S1 E3

    After months trapped in France, Duke William leads his invasion fleet across the Channel.

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