

King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
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.
Cast

Michael Wood
Self - Presenter
Seasons

E1Alfred of Wessex
Aug 6, 2013

E2The Lady of the Mercians
Aug 13, 2013

E3Aethelstan: The First King of England
Aug 20, 2013
Storyline
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.
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