Episode 2 | Vikings

1: Alfred of Wessex | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Michael Wood tells the story of King Alfred the Great and his children and grandson. Alfred fights a desperate guerril...

S1E1: Beginnings | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama begins his history of Britain at the miraculously preserved Stone Age cottages of Skara Brae in Orkney a...

Anglo-Saxon Britain | Learning Zone

One of the children is sick, and this is used as a means to explore the different approaches to medicine and medical care in Saxon times.

Episode 1 | Vikings

Neil Oliver heads for Scandinavia to reveal the truth behind the legend of the Vikings, exploring the mysterious world of the Vikings' prehistoric ancest...

2: The Lady of the Mercians | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Michael Wood uncovers the story of Alfred's daughter Aethelflaed, who led armies, campaigned against the Vikin...

3: Aethelstan: The First King of England | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Michael Wood tells the tale of King Alfred's grandson Aethelstan, showing how he fulfilled the fa...

A look inside a Neolithic home | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama investigates a Neolithic home.

Alfred vs The Vikings | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Michael Wood discusses the brutal battle between King Alfred and the Vikings and the following peace process.

The Vikings | Learning Zone

Differing reasons for the Vikings coming to Britain are explored, and relationships between Anglo-Saxons and the Viking raiders discussed.

Alfred's Kingdom | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Michael Wood investigates life in Alfred's Kingdom.

How Viking raids led to the creation of England | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama explains how Viking raids contributed to the creation of England.

Queen Boudicca's revenge | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

In 60AD Boudicca rose up in revolt.

An introduction to Iron Age Britain | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama introduces life in Iron Age Britain.

Early Life | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Michael Wood discusses the early life of Alfred of Wessex.

Episode 3 | Vikings

Neil Oliver uncovers the truth about King Canute and explores how Christian conversions saw the Viking Age finally come to an end and the doors to Europe...

Julius Caesar's attempted invasion & Claudius's successful invasion | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama discusses Julius Caesar’s attempted invasion & Claudi...

Roman baths and culture | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama visits Roman baths in Bath and discusses the Roman bath culture.

1: Heroes for All Times | Ian Hislop's Olden Days

Documentary series in which Ian Hislop explores the British trait of obsession with the past. Here he examines King Arthur ...

Alfred and London | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Michael Wood discusses Alfred's biggest urban project, the 886 restoration of London.

Alfred and the Economy | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Michael Wood discusses the economy and coinage under King Alfred.