1066: The Battle for Middle Earth

1h 15min

Action & Adventure

Documentary

War & Politics

In this blend of historical drama and original source material, the story of this decisive year is remagined, not from the saddles of kings and conquerors, but through the eyes of the ordinary men who fought on their behalf.

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

18th May 2009

Crowhurst newlywed Tofi and his farmer friend Leofric are torn from their Sussex homes by the English warrior Ordgar and summoned to defend the English coast from invasion. But while the army of King Harold waits in the south, fierce Vikings set sail from the fjords of the north.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

19th May 2009

Tofi, Leofric and Ordgar are reinforced by the Viking warrior Snorri as they race south to save Crowhurst and defend England from the Norman invasion.

First air date

18th May 2009

Last air date

19th May 2009

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks