1066: A Year to Conquer England

February 28, 2017

→ March 14, 2017

1h 0m

1 Season

3 Episodes

DocumentaryDrama

Overview

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

Episodes

Episode 1February 28, 2017

Prelude to War

60min

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.

Episode 2March 7, 2017

England Under Attack

60min

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.

Episode 3March 14, 2017

The Battle of Hastings

60min

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.