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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

  • In Search of Offa
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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

  • In Search of Boadicea
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    In Search of Boadicea

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/11/1980

    In part 2 of the series, pioneering TV historian Michael Wood, looks past the scythed war chariot and tries to discover the real Boadicea, her times and people.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • In Search of Arthur
    7.5/108 votes

    In Search of Arthur

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/12/1980

    In this third part of the series. Michael Wood tries to separate fact from legend concerning King Arthur.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • In Search of Alfred the Great
    8.6/1019 votes

    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