In Search of Alfred the Great

March 14, 1980

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In Search of the Dark Ages - S1 - E4

In part 4 of the series, Michael Wood reminds us that when asked to name the greatest Briton, Winston Churchill is often put forward. When Churchill himself was asked he had one clear answer "Alfred the Great". But who was this King and why was he so influential on the development of England?

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In Search of the Dark Ages: Season 1 - 4 Episode s

1x1 - In Search of Offa
January 2, 1979
In the first episode, and effectively the pilot, for his "In Search of ..." series, TV historian Michael Wood learns more about the Mercian King Offa - whose 1200 year old earthwork "Offa's Dyke" effectively traces the border between England and Wales for 150 miles (240 km).
1x2 - In Search of Boadicea
March 11, 1980
In part 2 of the series, pioneering TV historian Michael Wood, looks past the scythed war chariot and tries to discover the real Boadicea, her times and people.
1x3 - In Search of Arthur
March 12, 1980
In this third part of the series. Michael Wood tries to separate fact from legend concerning King Arthur.
1x4 - In Search of Alfred the Great
March 14, 1980
In part 4 of the series, Michael Wood reminds us that when asked to name the greatest Briton, Winston Churchill is often put forward. When Churchill himself was asked he had one clear answer "Alfred the Great". But who was this King and why was he so influential on the development of England?

In Search of the Dark Ages: All seasons

S1: Season 1
4 Episode s
S2: Series 2
4 Episode s

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1x1 - In Search of Offa

1x2 - In Search of Boadicea

1x3 - In Search of Arthur

1x4 - In Search of Alfred the Great

S1: Season 1

S2: Series 2