1066: A Year to Conquer England is a History Documentary programme.

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1066: A Year to Conquer England

Docudrama in which Dan Snow explores the political intrigues and family betrayals between Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans that led to the Battle of Hastings. The first edition reveals how the death of Edward the Confessor without an heir triggered a bitter race to succeed him as king of England, with Earl Harold successfully taking the crown. However, William of Normandy believes the throne has been promised to him and decides to invade, while Viking king Harald Hardrada also fancies himself as monarch.

Genre: History Documentary

Running Time: 60 minutes (approx)

When is 1066: A Year to Conquer England next on TV?

It's next showing on PBS America (Freeview) June 4th, 2:50pm and on PBS America (Freeview) June 4th, 7:20pm. See more...

Main Cast

Adam James
Dan Snow
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Freya Parker
Tim Preece
Ed Stoppard
Timothy Dunn
Simon Meacock
Andrew Havill
Alun Raglan
Jotham Annan
David Sterne
Robin Dashwood