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Dave
Michael Wood's 'Beowulf' has since been repeated on UKtv in October again!
I have loved Anglo-Saxon history ever since his enigmatic series "In Search of ...the Dark Ages" (1979-81) which covered the lives and careers of;
Boudicca
Offa
Arthur
Alfred the Great
Athelstan
Erik Bloodaxe
Ethelred II the "Unready/Unręd"
William the 'Conqueror'
What made this fantastic series work was the incredible graphics, stirring theme music and Wood's obvious love for the topic, his personal dynamism and infectious enthusiasm! He bounded through the undergrowth with camera crew in tow!
Sadly, it has never been/never will be released on dvd/vhs, as Michael himself confirmed to me in a lovely email about a year ago.
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