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1066: Background to the Battle with Dan Snow
Dan Snow's History Hit
English - February 28, 2017 17:01 - 14 minutes - 20 MB - ★★★★★ - 3.6K ratingsHistory Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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New three-part drama documentary series begins on Tuesday, 9pm on BBC Two. Watch on iPlayer: http://historyhit.com/1066
Part 1: Dan Snow explores the political intrigues and family betrayals between Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans that led to war and the Battle of Hastings. When King Edward the Confessor dies without an heir, it triggers a bitter race to succeed him as King of England. Earl Harold is on the spot and takes the crown. But in Normandy, Duke William believes the throne has been promised to him and decides to invade. Meanwhile, in Norway, the Viking king Harold Hardrada also fancies himself as King of England, and he too puts together an invasion force. Very soon, England will be under attack.
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