John Hines
Professor of Archaeology at Cardiff University
6 episodes
Appears in multiple episodes with: Sarah Foot
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Saint Cuthbert
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life of the Northumbrian monk, priest and hermit who lived on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and became one of England's most revered saints.
28 January 2021
Also featuring: Jane Hawkes, Sarah Foot
The Danelaw
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how a series of Danish invasions, settlements and battles with Anglo-Saxons changed England in the 9th and 10th centuries.
28 March 2019
Also featuring: Judith Jesch, Jane Kershaw
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Battle of Stamford Bridge, a decisive English victory over Viking forces which took place in September 1066.
2 June 2011
Also featuring: Elizabeth Ashman Rowe, Stephen Baxter
Athelstan
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the reign of King Athelstan, whose military exploits united much of England, Scotland and Wales under one ruler for the first time.
1 July 2010
Also featuring: Sarah Foot, Richard Gameson
Alfred and the Battle of Edington
Melvyn Bragg discusses King Alfred, the defeat of the Vikings at Battle of Edington and Alfred's project to create a culture of Englishness.
7 April 2005
Also featuring: Richard Gameson, Sarah Foot
The Norse Gods
Melvyn Bragg discusses the theology that inspired the Vikings and the role that myths and religion played in their daily lives.
11 March 2004
Also featuring: Carolyne Larrington, Heather O'Donoghue