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King Alfred the Great?

How great was King Alfred? Lucy Worsley, the Royal Palaces curator, goes on the trail of a Wessex king who became famous for fighting Vikings and burning cakes, to discover the truth behind the legend. (BBC One South)

English
  • Originally Aired May 17, 2010
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network South BBC One
  • Created August 15, 2014 by
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  • Modified January 2, 2024 by
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Name Type Role
Lucy Worsley Guest Star