• 1979
  • 40m

Episode list

In Search of the Dark Ages
In Search of Alfred the Great
Fri, Mar 13, 1981
  • S1.E4
  • In Search of Alfred the Great
A look at the life and works of King Alfred the Great, from the lead up to his victory over the Vikings at Edington to his achievements in building the defences of Wessex and in nurturing the propagation of the English language through the distribution of books.
8.8 /10
In Search of Offa
Mon, Jan 01, 1979
  • S1.E1
  • In Search of Offa
In depth look in the one-time King of Mercia, Offa.
8.7 /10
In Search of Boudica
Wed, Dec 31, 1969
  • S1.E2
  • In Search of Boudica
8.4 /10
In Search of Alfred the Great

S1.E4 ∙ In Search of Alfred the Great

Fri, Mar 13, 1981
A look at the life and works of King Alfred the Great, from the lead up to his victory over the Vikings at Edington to his achievements in building the defences of Wessex and in nurturing the propagation of the English language through the distribution of books.
8.8 /10
Editorial lists
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The Narrative of the Revolution
Wed, Dec 31, 1969
The Narrative of the Revolution
All the Pretty Shoes
Wed, Dec 31, 1969
All the Pretty Shoes
Woodrum's Trail
Wed, Dec 31, 1969
Woodrum's Trail
The Stateless Diplomat
Wed, Dec 31, 1969
The Stateless Diplomat
Liberty
Wed, Dec 31, 1969
Liberty

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