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5. The Building of Boats
Episode 5 of 6
The King of Norway invades the north of England. Stephen Dillane stars in an oral dramatisation of the Bayeux Tapestry.
In France the Normans prepare to set sail for England, building a fleet on an unparalleled scale.
Meanwhile Harold has been fighting the King of Norway in the north of England.
An oral dramatisation of the Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage and Jeff Young.
William ... Stephen Dillane
Reporter ... Kirsty Wark
Father (Carpenter) ... Stephen Boxer
French Soldier ... Kevin McMonagle
French Sailor ... Treva Etienne
Carpenter's Son ... Ike Hamilton
Music by Harvey Brough.
Associate Producer Kate Valentine
Director: Kate Rowland
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in February 2001.
Last on
Sat 19 Sep 2026
03:45
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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- Fri 18 Sep 2026 08:45麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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