Alfred the Great (1994)
Few kings in English history deserve the epithet 'great' more than Alfred, King of Wessex. In an age and country blighted by Viking invasions, Alfred inflicted repeated defeats upon the Norsemen and set about administrating the Danelaw to secure the unity of England. The great king also organised his forces into a standing army and built a recognised navy. Alfred was not only a fine warrior but was also a deeply religious man, a scholar and lawmaker. Featuring extensive dramatised reconstructions and surviving period imagery, this programme provides a unique account of the life of one of England's truly great monarchs.
Director: Jeremy Freeston
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: June 1, 1994
Cast
- Simon Kirk - Alfred the Great
- Eric Taylor - Asser
- Tony Sayer - Guthrum
- Jim Gillbanks - Aethelwulf
- Douglas Holloway - Young Alfred
- Sandy Gillbanks - Queen Osburgh
- John Turton - The Reeve
- Rachel Lowerson - Leatherworker
- Duncan Probert - Boneworker
Screenplay
Editing: Paul Perrins
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jeremy Freeston
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alfred the Great about?
- Few kings in English history deserve the epithet 'great' more than Alfred, King of Wessex. In an age and country blighted by Viking invasions, Alfred inflicted repeated defeats upon the Norsemen and set about administrating the Danelaw to secure the unity of England. The great king also organised his forces into a standing army and built a recognised navy. Alfred was not only a fine warrior but was also a deeply religious man, a scholar and lawmaker. Featuring extensive dramatised reconstructions and surviving period imagery, this programme provides a unique account of the life of one of England's truly great monarchs.
- Who directed Alfred the Great?
- Alfred the Great was directed by Jeremy Freeston.
- Who stars in Alfred the Great?
- Alfred the Great stars Simon Kirk, Eric Taylor, Tony Sayer, Jim Gillbanks, Douglas Holloway, Sandy Gillbanks.
- How long is Alfred the Great?
- Alfred the Great has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Alfred the Great?
- Alfred the Great is a Documentary film.