Series synopsis
1066: The Battle for Middle Earth is a British action & adventure documentary war & politics television series that premiered on Channel 4 on May 18, 2009. It ended on May 19, 2009. It stars Ian Holm, Mike Bailey, Francis Magee and Tim Plester.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading 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
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | May 18, 2009 | May 19, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
May 18, 2009 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
May 19, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 18, 2009 |
| Last aired | May 19, 2009 |
| Runtime | 75 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 21:00:00 |