Steve Gillham

Using battle-filled re-enactments and interviews with expert historians, this two-part documentary series brings to vivid life the fascinating true stories behind Britain's bloody civil wars. It includes detailed re-enactments, weapons demonstrations, forensic investigations and animated maps.

Studies the events in England and Normandy prior to the invasion in 1066, clarifying the roles played by Harold II of England, William, Duke of Normandy, and the tyrant, Harald Hardrada, King of Norway, resulting in the defeat of England and the Norman Conquest.