To round off Series 2 and our delve into our Anglo-Saxon past, Charlie Higson looks at the extraordinary life of Harald Hardrada. King of Norway and if things had gone differently, he may have been King of England, but, as you will hear, he didn't quite make it.
Helping Charlie to look into this...
Published 11/15/24
In this episode of Charlie Higson's canter through Anglo-Saxon England, he reaches the end of the Wessex dynasty.
Edward The Confessor. He died without an heir, which triggered a real life Game of Thrones, although it was more like Musical Chairs.
Ably assisting Charlie in understanding Edward's...
Published 11/08/24