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1066: The Battle for Middle Earth

1066: The Battle for Middle Earth

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Overview

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.

Created by Peter Harness
Written by Peter Harness
Produced by Lucy Bassnett-McGuire, Susan Horth
NetworksChannel 4

Top Cast

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Geschichtenerzähler

Mike Bailey

Mike Bailey

Tofi

Francis Magee

Francis Magee

Ordgar

Tim Plester

Tim Plester

Leofric

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Katrine Bach

Alfeid

K

Kate Ambler

Ealfrith

Gemma Lawrence

Gemma Lawrence

Judith

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Sam Hardy

Aelf

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Themes & Keywords

englandvillagedocudramabritish historyconquestanglo saxon11th centurysussexnorman

About 1066: The Battle for Middle Earth

1066: The Battle for Middle Earth is a action & adventure, documentary, war & politics series that first aired in 2009 exploring themes of england, village, docudrama, british history, conquest, anglo saxon. Created by Peter Harness, it stars Ian Holm, Mike Bailey, Francis Magee. 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.

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