King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
2013•1 Seasons•3 Episodes•7.0•Ended
Documentary
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.
Network
BBC Four
Origin
GB
Cast
Michael Wood
Self - Presenter
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