The Battle of Hastings
Jun 01, 2020•15 min
Episode description
Join Greg Jenner for a fun homeschool history lesson on The Battle of Hastings.
Examine the events and all the key players in the lead up to 1066 - Harold, William, Tostig and even the Viking Hulk! Also discover why it’s never a good idea to be a bit of a show off in front of the British troops just before a big battle.
Presented by Greg Jenner Produced by Abi Paterson Script by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch and Emma Nagouse Historical consultant: Dr Marc Morris
A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4
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