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Alfred the Great

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on BBC Two England

Historical drama starring David Hemmings and Michael York. 871 AD, Wessex: with Danish invaders over-running the kingdoms of the east coast, cool-headed young prince Alfred proves himself an able military commander. However, he fares less well when he becomes king. Widescreen.
DirectorCliveDonner(1969) (S) Films: pp 70-75 ***

Contributors

Unknown:
David Hemmings
Unknown:
Michael York.
Alfred:
David Hemmings
Guthrum:
Michael York
Aelhswith:
Prunella Ransome
Asher:
Colin Blakely
Athelstan:
Julian Glover
Roger:
Ian McKellen
Ethelred:
Alan Dobie
Cedric:
Christopher Timothy
Source: Radio Times

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