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In Search of the Dark Ages

Alternative title
Michael Wood Presents: In Search of the Dark Ages
Synopsis
Historian Michael Wood presents this BBC series about the Dark Ages. Originally aired in 1981, the series gives the audience an insight into the period known as the Dark Ages with Wood going on a journey of discovery to find out what really happened in Europe following the decline of the Roman Empire. All 8 episodes are included; ‘In Search of Offa’, ‘In Search of Boadicea’, ‘In Search of Arthur’, ‘In Search of Alfred the Great’, ‘In Search of Athelstan’, ‘In Search of Eric Bloodaxe’, ‘In Search of Ethelred the Unready’ and ‘In Search of William the Conqueror’.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2015
Subjects
History
Keywords
Middle Ages; William the Conqueror; Boudicca (30 AD-61AD)

Credits

Contributor
Michael Wood

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£15.58
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
352 minutes
Year
2018

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Distributor

 

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