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The Battle of Maldon

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by MENZIES MCKILLOP with Nigel Anthony as Byrhtnoth and ' Haven, I will offer dark sacrifices,
If I may sing my Lord back from his grave,
If I may sing my bright Lord back to my arms.
The Battle of Maldon was fought in 991 between the Vikings and the men of Essex. '
A dramatisation and elaboration of the poem and its themes which makes for a prize-winning programme...
(THE SUNDAY TIMES)
Directed by STEWART conn BBC Scotland

Contributors

Unknown:
Menzies McKillop
Unknown:
Nigel Anthony
Aelfflaed:
Diana Olsson
the Raven:
Robert Trotter
Source: Radio Times

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