1066: The Battle for Middle Earth

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2009-05-18

Last Air Date: 2009-05-19

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 2

Networks: Channel 4

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Top Cast

Ian Holm as Geschichtenerzähler
Mike Bailey as Tofi
Francis Magee as Ordgar
Tim Plester as Leofric
Katrine Bach as Alfeid
Kate Ambler as Ealfrith
Gemma Lawrence as Judith
Sam Hardy as Aelf

Seasons

Season 1 (2009)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2009-05-18)

Crowhurst newlywed Tofi and his farmer friend Leofric are torn from their Sussex homes by the English warrior Ordgar and summoned to defend the English coast from invasion. But while the army of King Harold waits in the south, fierce Vikings set sail from the fjords of the north.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2009-05-19)

Tofi, Leofric and Ordgar are reinforced by the Viking warrior Snorri as they race south to save Crowhurst and defend England from the Norman invasion.