6.9/1038 votes#1 - Prelude to War
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/28/2017
Edward the Confessor dies without heir, triggering a bitter struggle to succeed him as King of England. Earl Harold seizes the crown. In Normandy, Duke William believes the crown is his. In Norway, Harald Hardrada thinks it is his.
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- 7.2/1032 votes
#2 - England Under Attack
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/7/2017
King Harold of England faces the first test of his reign when his own brother, Tostig, attacks the South Coast. Later in the year, Harald Hardrada lands a Viking army in the North triggering two important battles.
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- 7.3/1026 votes
#3 - The Battle of Hastings
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/14/2017
Finally the winds change, allowing William's fleet to cross the Channel. King Harold is 300 miles away and must rush back south to face the Norman army in a battle that will change the course of British history.
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Dan Snow explores the political intrigues and family betrayals between the Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans that led to war.
Genres:DocumentaryDrama
Network:BBC Two
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Prelude to War" is the best rated episode of "1066: A Year to Conquer England" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/28/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "England Under Attack".