Michael Wood tells the story of King Alfred the Great and his children and grandson. Alfred fights a desperate guerrilla war in the marshes of Somerset. Show more

Michael Wood uncovers the story of Alfred's daughter Aethelflaed, who led armies, campaigned against the Vikings and was a brilliant diplomat. Show more

Michael Wood tells the tale of King Alfred's grandson Aethelstan, showing how he fulfilled the family plan to create a kingdom of all England. Show more