• 1980
  • 40m
In Search of Alfred the Great

Summary The only British monarch bestowed with the superlative of Great ruled during the age of the Vikings. This short documentary sheds new light on the legacy of the king who created England. View more details

  • 1980
  • 40m

In Search of Alfred the Great

Directed : Unknown

Written : Michael Wood

Stars : Michael Wood David Hill David Hinton Phil Holdsworth

All cast & crew

8.4

Details

Genres : Biography Documentary

Release date : Mar 13, 1980

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : BBC Manchester

Summary The only British monarch bestowed with the superlative of Great ruled during the age of the Vikings. This short documentary sheds new light on the legacy of the king who created England. View more details

Details

Genres : Biography Documentary

Release date : Mar 13, 1980

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : BBC Manchester

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