1066: The Battle for Middle Earth
In this blend of historical drama and original source material, the story of this decisive year is remagined, not from the saddles of kings and conquerors, but through the eyes of the ordinary men who fought on their behalf.
Cast
Ian Holm
Geschichtenerzähler
Mike Bailey
Tofi
Francis Magee
Ordgar
Tim Plester
Leofric
Katrine Bach
Alfeid
Kate Ambler
Ealfrith
Gemma Lawrence
Judith
Sam Hardy
Aelf
Seasons
E1Episode 1
May 18, 2009
Crowhurst newlywed Tofi and his farmer friend Leofric are torn from their Sussex homes by the English warrior Ordgar and summoned to defend the English coast from invasion. But while the army of King Harold waits in the south, fierce Vikings set sail from the fjords of the north.
E2Episode 2
May 19, 2009
Tofi, Leofric and Ordgar are reinforced by the Viking warrior Snorri as they race south to save Crowhurst and defend England from the Norman invasion.
Videos
Storyline
In this blend of historical drama and original source material, the story of this decisive year is remagined, not from the saddles of kings and conquerors, but through the eyes of the ordinary men who fought on their behalf.
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