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Prelude to War

7.0/10 · 41 votesFeb 28, 201760 min

Ranked #3 of 3 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byRobin Dashwood

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes3

Cast12

Dan Snow

Dan Snow

Self - Presenter

Juliet Stevenson

Juliet Stevenson

Herself - Narrator

Clive Russell

Clive Russell

Harold Hardrada

Freya Parker

Freya Parker

Matilda

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Jotham Annan

Robert De Beaumont

Simon Meacock

Simon Meacock

Gyrth

Tim Preece

Tim Preece

Edward the Confessor

Andrew Havill

Andrew Havill

Archbishop Stigand

Adam James

Adam James

Harold Godwinson

Ed Stoppard

Ed Stoppard

William the Conqueror

David Sterne

David Sterne

English Noble

Alun Raglan

Alun Raglan

Tostig

Crew3

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Nick Justin

First Assistant Director

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Robin Dashwood

Director

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Robin Dashwood

Producer

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Episode Summary

"Prelude to War" is episode 1 of 1066: A Year to Conquer England season 1. It scored 7.0/10 from 41 votes, ranking #3 of 3 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Robin Dashwood, it aired on February 28, 2017.