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Monarchy with David Starkey

Ængla Land (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | 49 min | Documentary, History
Monarchy examines the history of kingship in England from the rise of the Anglo-Saxons to the Battle of Hastings. Edgar the Peaceful is crowned in bath, but dies shortly after. The crown passes to his son Edward the Martyr who is killed at...See moreMonarchy examines the history of kingship in England from the rise of the Anglo-Saxons to the Battle of Hastings. Edgar the Peaceful is crowned in bath, but dies shortly after. The crown passes to his son Edward the Martyr who is killed at a young age. Aethelred the Unready is crowned, but his rule is mired with a conflict with the Danes. The Danes seize the thrown and Cnut secures control of England by marrying Aethelred's wife Emma. After Cnut's Death, Edward the Confessor restores the House of Wessex to the throne. He fathers no heirs and his conflict with Godwin the Earl of Wessex almost results in a civil war. After Edward's death, Godwin's son takes the crown. Harold defeats his rival brother Tostig and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Shortly after, Harold fights the Normans at Hastings and is defeated by William the Conquerer in a day long battle. Written by Shatterdaymorn See less
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Director
David Wilson
Producer
David Wilson
Composer
Andy Price
Cinematographers
Dewald Aukema | Vaughan Matthews
Editor
Jane Harris
Production Designer
Hamish MacLeod (originally uncredited)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 25, 2004
Release date
Oct 25, 2004 (United Kingdom)

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