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All Episodes of In Search of the Dark Ages
Browse all episodes of In Search of the Dark Ages

Documentary
All Episodes of In Search of the Dark Ages
Browse all episodes of In Search of the Dark Ages
In Search of the Dark Ages was a television series, written and presented by Michael Wood, and first shown in 1979. It is also the...
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Season 1
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In Search of Offa
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/1979
In the first episode, and effectively the pilot, for his "In Search of ..." series, TV historian Michael Wood learns more about the Mercian King Offa - whose 1200 year old earthwork "Offa's Dyke" effectively traces the border between England and Wales for 150 miles (240 km).
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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In Search of Alfred the Great
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/14/1980
In part 4 of the series, Michael Wood reminds us that when asked to name the greatest Briton, Winston Churchill is often put forward. When Churchill himself was asked he had one clear answer "Alfred the Great". But who was this King and why was he so influential on the development of England?
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown