1066: The Battle of Hastings (Part 3)
Tom and Dominic unfold the build up to and events of one of history鈥檚 greatest collisions: Harold Godwinson vs William of Normandy at the Battle of Hastings.
Following King Harold Godwinson鈥檚 climactic victory at the Battle of Stanford Bridge, and the death of Harald Hardrada, what did he do when news reached him that William of Normandy鈥檚 army had landed further south? How did the two armies finally come together for one of the most totemic clashes of all time, on the morning of the 14th of October 1066? What exactly unfolded during the infamous Battle of Hastings? And, how did Harold truly meet his grisly end?
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Producer: Theo Young-Smith
Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude
Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor
