S01E05: Twisted Fairytales: Goldilocks & the Three Bears | Horrible Histories

Alfred and London | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

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

The Vikings | Learning Zone

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

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

Simon Schama investigates a Neolithic home.

Alfred and the Economy | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Michael Wood discusses the economy and coinage under King Alfred.

Alfred Flees | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Michael Wood investigates the conflict following Alfred of Wessex becoming King.

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.

Alfred's Kingdom | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Michael Wood investigates life in Alfred's Kingdom.

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

Simon Schama introduces life in Iron Age Britain.

An introduction to Skara Brae | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama visits the Stone Age cottages of Skara Brae in Orkney.

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.

Early Life | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Michael Wood discusses the early life of Alfred of Wessex.

Fabricated speeches and Hadrian's Wall | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama explains the history of Hadrian's Wall.

How did the people of Skara Brae bury the dead? | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama explains how the people of Skara Brae buried their dead.

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.

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...

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

In 60AD Boudicca rose up in revolt.

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

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

S01E04: Anglo-Saxon Ghost Hunt | Horrible Histories

A paranormal researcher attempts to locate the source of a haunting in ''Anglo-Saxon Ghost Hunt''. (A parody of Ghost Hunt.)

S01E04: Saxon EastEnders | Horrible Histories

'Saxon EastEnders'' finds a ruler trying to mediate a family feud via the new Weregeld law. (A parody of EastEnders.)

S01E05: Court of Historical Law: Ethelred the Unready | Horrible Histories

Ethelred the Unready determines a horse thief's guilt via ordeal by cake.