Conquest

A History of Britain by Simon Schama Series 1

Episode 2 of 7

In nine short hours, William the Conqueror triumphed at the Battle of Hastings - and England was changed forever. Simon Schama recounts the saga of blood, betrayal and ambition that led up to this pivotal battle and describes the profound consequences that followed.

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Tue 10 Mar 202621:00

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Role	Contributor
Presenter	Simon Schama
Executive Producer	Martin Davidson
Director	Liz Hartford

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