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Series 6

Episode 2: Awesome Alfred the Great Special

First broadcast: on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: on CBBC HD

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A special episode about King Alfred the Great, starring Tom Rosenthal. Watch Alfred argue with his older brothers then defeat the Vikings using his cunning hit-and-run tactics, summoning the spirit of Ed Sheeran. Meanwhile, across the world, Ant and Dec host a very special Chinese edition of I'm a Celebrity, and the Egyptians tell us how healthcare should really be done. With of, course, our host Rattus to guide the way! Show less

Contributors

Alfred the Great:
Tom Rosenthal
Main Cast Member:
Simon Farnaby
Main Cast Member:
Jalaal Hartley
Main Cast Member:
Jim Howick
Main Cast Member:
Naz Osmanoglu
Main Cast Member:
Jessica Ransom
Main Cast Member:
Adam Riches
Main Cast Member:
Tom Stourton
Additional Cast Member:
Bhavna Limbachia
Additional Cast Member:
Sophie Wu
Puppeteer:
John Eccleston
Voice Over:
Jon Culshaw
Director:
Ian Curtis
Director:
Simon Gibney
Series Producer:
Tom Miller
Executive Producer:
Bill Hobbins
Executive Producer:
Melissa Hardinge
Executive Producer:
Richard Bradley

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