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1066: Slaughter at Stamford Bridge (Part 2)

Tom and Dominic discuss the Battle of Stamford Bridge, the last great clash between Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, for the English throne鈥�

In the tumultuous climax of 1066, why was Harold鈥檚 very own brother Tostig the first of the mighty foes he had to face? How did Harald Hardrada then launch his invasion of England, and how much resistance did he initially receive? And what unfolded at the bloody Battle of Stamford Bridge, in which Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardrada, two terrible kings, faced off at long last?

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Producer: Theo Young-Smith

Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude

Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor

1 hour, 5 minutes

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