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Gerald of Wales' Journey through Wales

Nicholas Crane attempts to retrace a journey first made 800 years ago by scholar, churchman and would-be crusader Gerald of Wales.

Nicholas Crane attempts to retrace a journey first made 800 years ago. In 1188, writer, scholar and churchman Gerald of Wales set out on a treacherous expedition to recruit men for a crusade against the armies of Saladin, then occupying the holy land. Nick hopes to find Gerald's exact route, from the English border to the remotest parts of North Wales.

1 hour

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RoleContributor
PresenterNicholas Crane

Broadcasts

  • Tue 11 Sep 200720:00
  • Thu 13 Sep 200719:00
  • Sat 15 Sep 200717:30
  • Wed 21 Nov 200703:20
  • Sun 16 May 201016:00