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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.

58 minutes

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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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